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- Verify the Trusted email
Trusted email is usually the OGE, however, if the account email has been changed for a long period of time, the Trusted email changes. You can check the Trusted email by logging into the Instagram on a mobile device, then, logging out, then clicking “Forgot Password” enter the username and click “Need more help” or “Can’t reset password”
This will show you the Trusted email hints. If theres more than one make sure you’re given access to all of them. Often times, the creation email won’t show up here, in which case it’s no longer a Trusted email, meaning the email that shows up there is more valuable.
- Remove any 2FA
Have the previous owner remove any 2FA on the Instagram before you login.
- Secure the associated Email
Login to the email you were provided with the account and fully secure it.
- Update Email/Phone, Password & add 2FA
This is the most crucial step. New devices cannot add 2FA or change email for 5-7 days.
Have the previous owner change the Email & Phone to yours, and activate SMS 2FA for you.
- Log out all active devices
Access settings, select security, and navigate to the “Security checks” section. Remove any sessions that are not familiar.
- Download data to check OGE
To do this go to your profile and click the 3 bars at the top right, click “Your activity”, scroll down to “Download your information”, Click “Request a download”, Click “Select types of information” then click “Login and account creation” and submit the download. You should have the file showing the OGE within a few minutes.