How to See If Your Instagram Account Is Being Used By Someone Else – Guide
A recent Instagram user contacted me to report that messages they had sent to someone had vanished from the conversation. While users can delete their own messages, the other person cannot. Unless you delete them yourself, there is no reason for your messages to disappear from chat. It’s possible that someone else logging into your account and deleting them could be the cause.
Someone may be monitoring your activity without your knowledge. It’s possible you left your account logged in on a public computer or a friend’s device, or that a hacker has obtained your password. To protect yourself, take immediate action to block your account.
View the latest active logins on your Instagram account
Checking your last active logins is an easy way to determine if someone else is accessing your Instagram account. The app and website provide all the necessary login information, so you don’t need to request or download profile data.
Viewing recent Instagram logins using Mobile Application
Using an iPhone, this tutorial shows how to view the latest active users on Instagram via mobile app. The Android and iPhone versions of the app are essentially the same, so this guide applies to both platforms.
Open the Instagram app on your device and log in if necessary. Then, proceed.
Tap your profile icon in the bottom menu to access your profile page.
Tap the menu icon in the top right corner of the screen.
Tap “Settings” in the side menu.
Tap the “Security” option to access its features.
Tap the “Login Activity” option.
Instagram’s login activity screen shows a list of locations where you’ve logged into your account, with the device you’re currently using marked as “Active Now” at the top.
Viewing recent Instagram logins using Windows, Linux, Mac and other PCs
Instagram users on PC and macOS can view their login history by following a few simple steps.
Visit Instagram and click on your profile icon in the top right corner of the screen.
To access settings, click the gear icon at the top of the page.
Choose “Login Activity” from the menu.
Instagram now shows users a list of all the locations from which their account has been accessed, with the most recent marked as ‘Active’. This indicates the device used to log in.
Final note
If you suspect someone is using your Instagram account without permission, this guide can help. Have questions? Reach out to us. Spread the word and share with friends.
