How to back up Instagram

So, you bought yourself a new gadget on the Android platform. You need to transfer all the necessary data to your new device and create an Instagram backup. Commendable foresight. Unfortunately, many people forget to do this. Let's take a step-by-step guide on how to do this.

Backup data from Instagram

The developers of the Instagram social network have implemented a new function in the form of a separate web tool that allows you to download data from Instagram. There is nothing complicated about this at all, you need to do the following:

1. Use a web browser on your computer to go to instagram.com/download/request

2. Next, you need to enter your e-mail address, to which you will subsequently receive a download link and then click "Next"

3. Enter your Instagram password and request upload. Next, you will see a confirmation message that Instagram has started creating your data file. The link will be sent to your mailbox within 48 hours.

4. When the link to download data from Instagram is received, you will need to download and unzip the archive with your username, after which you can easily view the photos and other data that you have shared on Instagram. All data will be sorted into subfolders.

Please note that you can go the other way: enter the website instagram.com in your browser, then click the gear icon on the main page of your profile, then enter the "Privacy and Security" section, then click on "Request a file" in the section Download files and enter the required information.

How to transfer contacts, Instagram text messages?

If there should be no problems with viewing photos and videos, then difficulties may arise with text data. Data such as contacts, texts of messages and correspondence, and others can be stored in separate files with the .JSON extension. You just need to open the .JSON file in a text editor to access and read its contents.

We also recommend that you familiarize yourself with the Instagram data retention policy so that you know what happens with your messages and other data if you are about to delete your profile.

How to secure your Instagram account yourself

In fact, it is very important to protect your account from hacking and other troubles. Here's what you need to do for maximum security:

Turn on two-factor authentication

Create a strong password (trivial advice, but for some reason many people ignore it)

Do not share your password even with close people.

Do not use your phone number as a password, other data that other people might know. Come up with a protection that you personally know.

Thus, you can secure your account.

What shouldn't you do with your Instagram?

Do you want your account to live long and be safe? Follow these simple rules:

Do not use dubious services for boosting likes and the like.

Do not post card data, ticket numbers.

Do not take part in questionable transactions.

Thus, everyone can secure their account!