Instagram began making two-factor authentication available in February 2016 as a way for users to protect their accounts from logins on unknown devices, but the security tactic was only available via text messaging. However, that may be changing soon.
The Facebook-owned photo- and video-sharing network confirmed that it is developing a non-SMS two-factor-authentication system that is compatible with third-party security applications, such as Google Authenticator and Duo, with a spokesperson saying, “We’re continuing to improve the security of Instagram accounts, including strengthening two-factor authentication.”
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