Are you getting a “Your old password has been entered incorrectly” error on Instagram?
Here’s the second part of the error, “Please enter it again”.
The error message happens when you’ve entered the wrong password for your Instagram account.
As a result, you won’t be able to change your password because Instagram cannot confirm your identity.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix the “Your old password has been entered incorrectly. Please enter it again.” error on Instagram.
- Why is Instagram saying my old password is wrong?
- How to Fix “Your old password has been entered incorrectly” on Instagram
Why is Instagram saying my old password is wrong?
Instagram is saying that your old password is wrong because you’ve entered the wrong password for your Instagram account.
This can happen because you’ve mistyped or missed a letter, number, or special character.
Try retyping your Instagram password again as there might’ve been a typo.
Otherwise, you’ve entered the wrong password because you’ve forgotten it.
How to Fix “Your old password has been entered incorrectly” on Instagram
To fix “Your old password has been entered incorrectly” on Instagram, you need to reset your Instagram password.
To reset your Instagram password, you need to tap on “Forgotten your password?” and click on the link that is sent to your email.
Here’s how to reset your Instagram password if you forgot it:
- On the “Change password” screen, try typing your current password again.
- Tap on the eye icon to make sure that there are no typos.
- Create a new password, retype it, and tap on “Change Password”.
- If you still can’t change your Instagram password, tap on “Forgotten your password?”.
- Open your email and tap on the password reset link to reset your Instagram password.
Note: To reset your Instagram password, you need to have access to your email address or phone number.
If you don’t have access to them, you need to follow this guide on how to reset your Instagram password without email or phone.
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