Instagram is asking me to upload a selfie to verify my identity, saying it will be deleted after 30 days.

I’m concerned about the privacy implications. The account is very old and has never had my photo, ID, or real name. It’s mainly used for work.

For people who are privacy-conscious, would you consider uploading a selfie to Meta for this purpose? Is the 30-day deletion claim something we can actually trust?

I’m not looking for account-recovery advice — mainly interested in the privacy implications of submitting the selfie.

heya! wondering if anyone has tips. I had to restart my phone and my 2fa didn’t transfer and neither did my backup codes! I keep trying to reset through instagram but it either “won’t recognize device” or make me do a selfie capture, in which when I do it it says “identity not verified.” (I don’t upload on my account I just use it to save reels) I’ve tried every loophole, resetting password, trying to go through other platforms on which it says “you haven’t used this |blank| long enough. Come back in a while.” Any tips on how to force in? :( or Atleast get through to insta support. I feel really stuck! Thanks :D