Connecting Instagram Accounts with Advanced Protection to Sked Social

What is Instagram's Advanced Protection?

Instagram's Advanced Protection Program is a robust security initiative tailored for accounts at elevated risk, such as those with substantial followings or significant influence. It fortifies account security to safeguard against unauthorized access, hacking, and phishing threats. A hallmark of this program is the mandatory use of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), ensuring continuous protection for enrolled accounts.

Connecting Instagram accounts with Advanced Protection to Sked Social 

Great news for Sked Social users: our platform fully supports Instagram’s 2FA! Instagram offers two 2FA methods—text message verification and authentication apps—with the latter being Instagram’s preferred and more secure option. Sked Social seamlessly integrates with the authentication app method.

If you’re currently using text message-based 2FA, transitioning is straightforward. Simply set up 2FA via an authentication app, copy the 32-digit key provided by Instagram during setup, and input it into Sked Social. For step-by-step guidance, refer to our comprehensive guide:

Setting up app-based two-factor authentication for Instagram for teams sharing an Instagram account.

Once the authentication app is configured and linked to Sked Social, you can disable the text message option and reconnect your account to ensure a smooth setup. If you encounter any challenges, don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team, or schedule a call here! 

What to do if you’re already using an Authentication App as your 2FA method 

If you're currently using an authentication app (such as Google Authenticator or Duo) for your Instagram account's two-factor authentication, we'll need to reset your 2FA settings to allow Sked to log in and publish content on your behalf.

Please follow the steps below carefully.

Step-by-Step Guide to Reset Your 2FA Method

1. Enable 2FA via SMS or WhatsApp

• Go to your Instagram two-factor settings.
• Add a backup method using SMS or WhatsApp.
• This allows you to temporarily disable the authentication app method.

2. Deactivate 2FA via Authentication App
            Once SMS/WhatsApp is enabled, disable the authentication app method from your two-factor settings.

3. Re-enable 2FA via Authentication App (IMPORTANT)
             Set up your authentication app again. Be sure to follow the exact steps outlined here

4. Deactivate 2FA via SMS/WhatsApp
             Once the authentication app is properly reconfigured and Instagram key is saved in Sked, you can go back and disable the SMS/WhatsApp method.

5. Run the Login Check in Sked
             Run the login check to ensure Sked can access your Instagram account and publish content without any interruptions.

If you run into any trouble during setup, don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team via live chat, email or schedule a call here!