Your private security key. Instagram requires a minimum of six characters, but experts recommend a much longer, complex string to prevent hacking. 2. Creating a "Bulletproof" Password
Never use your name, birthday, pet’s name, or common patterns like "123456" or "password".
Your public handle (e.g., @YourName). It is the unique identifier others use to find you. It must be 30 characters or less and can only include letters, numbers, periods, and underscores.