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How to Use Instagram: A Beginner's Guide

Over the past few years, Instagram has seen exponential growth — from one million users at its inception to over one billion in 2022.

If you're interested in getting an Instagram account, or just created one but aren't sure how to use it, you're in luck. Here, we're going to cover all the basics, so you can learn why Instagram is the top social media platform for engagement today.

What is Instagram?

Instagram is a social media platform that emphasizes photo and video sharing via its mobile app. You can take, edit, and publish visual content for both followers and non-followers, as long as your account is public. Users can interact with your content via likes, comments, shares, and saves.

It's hard to remember a time before Instagram. At one time, "Do it for the 'gram" was a common saying, which meant, essentially, "Do something so we can take a picture and post it to Instagram."

Since then, Instagram has placed a larger and heavier emphasis on video. So you no longer hear the phrase “Do it for the ‘gram.” I bet, though, that a second version of the phrase will soon follow. (Maybe “Do it for reel?”)

If you're not part of the one billion users on Instagram, you might want to reconsider. The app is a great chance to engage with top brands and stay a part of friends' lives. When I want to see how my college friends are doing, I don't check Facebook, I check Instagram. Plus, you can follow your favorite celebrities or political figures to see candid photos of their everyday lives.

Additionally, it's a phenomenal platform for investigating what other brands are doing — for instance, Nike uses the Instagram Stories' feature to promote inspirational athlete stories you won't find anywhere else.

How to Sign Up for Instagram

To sign up for Instagram, all you need to do is download the Instagram app on your phone and click the 'Sign up' button. You can choose to sign up through Facebook or use your email or phone number. After you choose a username and password, you’re ready to build your profile.

If you're ready to sign up for Instagram, follow these steps below:

Go to the Instagram site on your desktop, or download the Instagram app from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android).
If you're on desktop, click "Log in with Facebook", or fill in the form with your mobile number or email, name, username, and password. Then click "Sign up".
On Android, click "Sign Up With Email or Phone Number".
On iPhone, select "Sign Up".
Enter your email address or phone number, then click "Next". Alternatively, you can sign up with your Facebook account.
Once you've filled out your username and password, you will be instructed to fill out your profile info. Then, tap "Done".
If you register with Facebook, you'll need to log into your Facebook account if you're currently logged out.

How Do Instagram Notifications Work?

When your account is created, you'll want to adjust your notifications so you only receive the information you want. For instance, you can choose to receive notifications when you get likes from everyone — but, alternatively, you might decide to only receive notifications when you get a like from someone you follow. Or, you might turn off notifications for likes altogether.

You can adjust notifications to "Off", "From People I Follow", or "From Everyone", for the following categories — Comments, Comment Likes, Likes and Comments on Photos of You, Follower Requests, Accepted Follow Requests, Friends on Instagram, Instagram Direct, Photos of You, Reminders, First Posts and Stories, Product Announcements, View Counts, Support Requests, Live Videos, Mentions in Bio, IGTV Video Updates, and Video Chats.

If you're overwhelmed by that list, I get it — I am, too. If you're unsure what notifications you want to receive, you might start with your notifications on "From Everyone", and if certain notifications begin to annoy you, you can turn them off later.

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To customize which notifications you receive, follow these steps:

1. Open up the Instagram app on your phone.

First up, open up the Instagram app on your mobile device. You can also access Instagram on desktop if you prefer. Then, head to your profile by clicking the image of your profile picture on the bottom right.

2. Access “Settings.”

After you arrive at your profile, click the hamburger menu on the top right-hand corner.

A popup menu will appear. Tap “Settings.”

3. Tap “Notifications.”

On the next screen, click "Notifications."

There, you’ll be able to change the notification settings depending on category. These categories include:

Posts, Stories, and Comments
Following and Followers
Direct Messages and Calls
Live and Video
Fundraisers
From Instagram
Email and SMS
Shopping

You also have the ability to pause all notifications by toggling the Pause All option up top.

4. Check off the notifications you want to receive.

Access each category individually and choose the notifications you want to receive. Here are the options, for example, for “Posts, Stories, and Comments”:

The options will vary depending on category.

And that's it! Next, let's explore how to connect your other social media accounts to your Instagram, so when you post an image to Instagram, you can share it with your other online audiences, as well.

Can you connect to Instagram to other social accounts?

Yes, you can connect Instagram to Twitter, Tumblr, and Facebook, but it’s no longer done through Settings, as it used to be.

Now, you do it on a per-post basis.

If you want to share a post to other platforms, you navigate to the actual post you want to cross-publish on Facebook, Tumblr, and Twitter, and then manually share it that way.

Here’s how:

1. Open up the Instagram app.

2. Navigate to your profile.

3. Tap on the post you’d like to cross-post.

4. Click the three dots on the top right-hand corner of the post.

5. On the pop-up menu, click “Share.”

Note: Don’t click “Share to,” which will give you an option to AirDrop or share the post to your contacts.

6. Toggle the accounts you’d like to share the post to. If you’re not already signed in, you’ll need to do so right within the Instagram app.

Once you’ve connected your accounts for one post, you can then toggle the sharing options for any new posts without needing to sign in again.

If you connect Instagram to Facebook, you can share your Stories across both accounts. We talk more about how to do that below.

How to Connect Instagram to Facebook

Since Instagram and Facebook are owned by the same company, Meta, you can connect the two accounts for a more seamless experience. Connecting your Instagram and Facebook accounts allows you to:

Share Stories across both Instagram and Facebook
Login with Facebook into Instagram
Sync your profile name and picture across both profiles
Use Facebook Pay on both platforms
Access your shopping activity on both accounts

If you’re a frequent Facebook user, then connecting your account to your new Instagram profile is highly recommended. Here’s how:

1. Open up your Instagram app.

2. Click on your profile picture on the bottom right-hand corner.

3. Click the hamburger menu on the top right-hand corner.

4. Tap “Settings.”

5. Under the Meta logo, tap “Accounts Center.”

6. Tap “Set up Accounts Center.”

7. Follow the prompts to log in into Facebook.

Done! Your two accounts are now connected. Here's how it'll look like once you're finished:

In the next section, I'll show you when a linked account comes in handy.

Upload, Edit, and Post an Image

Now, for the most important part of Instagram — how to upload and post an image.

Instagram is an entirely visual platform. Unlike Facebook, which relies on both text and pictures, or Twitter, which relies on text alone, Instagram's sole purpose is to enable users to share images or videos with their audience.

On Facebook, you might choose to post 100 photos on an album. On Instagram, you need to be choosier about which photos you post. There are a few reasons for this — first, you don't want to post more than once a day (typically). And you don't want to post too many similar photos.

For instance, it would be odd for you to post fifty photos from the same beach vacation on your Instagram profile. Instead, you might choose five or six, and place them all within the same post.

(These are called carousel posts, and they allow you to share multiple photos in one post only. Carousel posts are awesome for posting similar pictures in one package while keeping your overall profile aesthetic diverse.)

Curious about creating an aesthetic? To learn more about Instagram account themes and get inspiration, take a look at these Instagram themes. Additionally, if you want to embark on a deep-dive, you can take HubSpot's Instagram Marketing Course.

Now that we've covered that, let's explore how to upload, edit, and post an image.

1. Click the "+" icon at the top-right hand corner.

When you tap the “+” icon, you’ll be prompted to choose the type of post you want to share. Since we want to publish a post directly on our profile feed, tap “Post.”

2. Choose your media file.

Here, you have three options. You can look through your Photos library on your phone, you can take a new picture from right within Instagram, or you can take a new video. For our purposes, I looked through my Photos library and found a picture of Boston I wanted to use. Then, I clicked "Next" in the top right.

3. Add filters if desired.

There are two categories you can use to edit your image — "Filter" and "Edit". Instagram automatically shows you filters first. You can scroll through the carousel and click any of the filters to apply it to your image.

Additionally, if you want to use a filter but you want to tone it down, double tap the filter and move the cursor to the left to lessen the intensity of the filter.

4. Edit your image if desired.

Next, click "Edit". Here, you can adjust contrast, brightness, structure, warmth, and more. When you're happy with your edited image, or if you don't want to edit it at all, click "Next" in the top right.

5. Write a caption and toggle sharing settings.

Now, you can add a caption, tag people (you can only tag someone if they also have an Instagram account), and add a location. Additionally, click the button beside Facebook or another linked social media account to share your image on that platform, as well. When you're ready to publish, click "Share" in the top right.

If you don’t want to use your app to post on Instagram, you can also do so from your computer. Learn how to post to Instagram from a Mac or PC here.

Upload an Image or Video to Your Stories

Instagram Stories is a feature that allows you to post videos or images that disappear after 24-hours. Instagram's Stories feature is similar to Snapchat in terms of content — users often post more casual and candid videos and images, offering glimpses into their every day lives.

For instance, on your normal feed, you might post a heavily-edited picture of yourself and friends at a baseball game. But you might post a more candid video to your Story of the stadium singing "Sweet Caroline".

To learn how to upload an image or video to your Stories, follow these steps:

1.

Tap your profile picture in the upper left-hand corner.

Alternatively, swipe right on your feed or tap the “+” button in the top navigation bar.

2. Capture or add your media.

Once you're within the Stories feature, you can take a picture or video right from within the app. Alternatively, if you have an image saved to your phone that you'd like to use, you can choose it from your media library.

3. Add stickers or filters.

On the left-hand side, you have a few different editing features.

The “Create” button lets you add a location, hashtag, time, date, and other fun images or emojis to your picture.

The “Boomerang” option allows you to create a looping video. And the "Aa" icon is your text button. Once you click "Aa", you have the option to change your font.

If you click the smiley face icon, you'll see the following screen. Simply click on one of the icons to add them to your image. If you don't like it, drag it to the bottom, and a trash can will appear so you can delete it.

For instance, I clicked the smiley face icon to add a poll to my image. You can also swipe to the left or right to add filters to your photo or video.

4. Publish your Story.

Once you're happy with your content, you can either click the white arrow icon in the bottom right, which allows you to share your Story with everyone who follows you, or select “Close Friends” first, so that only your close friends see it.

Then you’re done! Your Story is immediately live.

How to Follow on Instagram

It's incredibly easy to find and follow users. Using Instagram's search feature, you can find celebrities, brands, and friends. Additionally, you can search "Tags" or "Places". "Tags" is particularly useful if you know what type of content you want to find, but you're not sure who posts about it.

For instance, you might search "#familyrecipes" under tags — your results will include any images with that hashtag. As you peruse, you might find someone who posts content you really like, and you can choose to follow them so their content appears on your feed.

To follow someone, follow these three easy steps.

1. Click on the search icon at the bottom of your screen.

It looks like a magnifying glass and will be right next to the “Home” button.

2. Next, type in a person, topic, or brand.

For this example, I searched "architecture.”

Instagram allows you to either search all posts that contain the word “architecture,” or “See all results” and see tags and places.

3. Tap the account you’re interested in following.

Once you're on someone else's account, you'll see a blue "Follow" button at the top. For public profiles, you can click and immediately begin following that account. However, if the profile is private, you may need to wait for them to accept you first.

And that's it! You're on your way to becoming a pro. To take your account to the next level, plan out your next posts using an array of content ideas and templates.

Using Instagram is Key for Growing Your Personal Brand

If you want to grow both professionally and personally, then using Instagram is more important than ever. You can start by observing first, then begin posting as you learn your way around the user interface. With over one billion users, Instagram is an extremely worthwhile social media platform to join — and it’s only set to keep growing as time goes on.

Editor's note: This post was originally published in November 2018 and has been updated for comprehensiveness.

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How to Create an Instagram Account From Scratch

By Sadaf Tanzeem

Published Mar 09, 2022

Planning to join the Instagram bandwagon? Here's how you can make an account in a few taps or clicks.

With over 1 billion users, Instagram is one of the most popular social media channels. And people are still joining it today—even Jennifer Aniston created an Instagram account as late as 2019.

So, if you've started to feel that you're missing out on a lot by not using this platform, don't worry. It's never too late. Plus, you can get started in a few simple steps.

So, here's how to create an Instagram account from scratch.

How To Create an Instagram Account on the Web

Creating an Instagram account on the web is no big deal. All you have to do is follow some simple steps.

Go to Instagram.com
Click on Sign up
Enter your details: Mobile number or email address, full name, username, and password (note: you can change these details more than once, except your full name, if you want.)
Hit Sign up
Add your birthday details
Click Next

With that, you just created your brand-new Instagram account. If you want, you can also make more of these accounts. Now, you can edit the profile details and even enable two-factor authentication before getting started.

How To Create an Instagram Account on Mobile

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The majority of people use social media sites with their mobile phones. So, here's how you can create an Instagram account using your phone.

Download the app
Click Sign up
Type your phone number or email address and hit Next
Enter the code it sent to your phone number or the email account
Register your full name and password
Select either Continue and Sync Contacts or Continue Without Syncing Contacts
Add your birthday details and click Next
Choose a username and click Sign up.

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Have Fun With Your New Instagram Account

After creating your account, you can edit your profile setting, upload a profile picture, and start sharing and following.

A new Instagram account can keep you connected with friends, family, and even colleagues. You can show the best moments of your life to others and see the best things going on in their lives. Moreover, you can also use it to show off your creativity, your photography, dancing, singing, or any other skills that you have and more.

Plus, following the right pages can help you stay up to date with different trends.

Have fun Instagramming!

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Registration on Instagram does not take much time, but there may be some difficulties with mail, phone number or receiving SMS. Our instruction will explain step by step how to create an account on Instagram.

How to register on Instagram on Android

Android OS is used by many people around the world. Now there are Android smartphones for every taste and budget, this system is flexible, convenient and intuitive in the interface. To register on Instagram on Android:

Open the Google Play Market.
Find a social network through the search.
Open Instagram and start installation on your smartphone.
Open the application after installation is complete.
On Instagram, registration is offered by phone number, via email, and you can add a new account via Facebook.
Choose any method convenient for you. Remember that this data will be automatically linked to your account and used if there is a problem with logging into Instagram.
Create a new nickname to register. Choose a name so that a green checkmark appears next to it and you can take it for yourself.
Complete the registration, take the first steps to create a profile.

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Add only valid information when registering. This will help you avoid unpleasant situations. A person, just in case, should have options to confirm their identity or company page. Reliable info helps to restore access to the profile if something happens.

iPhone fans also actively use the popular social network Instagram.

Open the App Store.
Search Instagram.
On the application page, click on the cloud to start installing Instagram.
After installation, open the application.
Now you can register on Instagram in any convenient way, just like on Android: link Facebook, email or phone number.
Please note that business accounts need to be logged into Facebook and allow access to Instagram.

After registration, you can get the first subscriptions and publications. Pay attention to the Recommendations section, there you will find content related to your interests.

How to register on Instagram from a computer

There are several methods to register on Instagram from a computer.

Using the web version. Go to instagram.com. Use any convenient registration option.
Application for Windows. The program from official developers is only for the Windows operating system.
The application on the PC is significantly inferior to the functionality and capabilities of the mobile version. The Instagram application is downloaded on Windows OS versions from 8 and older.
Android emulators. To work effectively with Instagram on a PC, you will need to download special programs - emulators. They will help the computer to adapt with Android development.
By installing an emulator for Instagram, you will be able to download any games, applications, programs from the Google Play Market.

How to register on Instagram without mail

You can create your Instagram account without e-mail, if this is an inconvenient way for you. Choose to register via phone number or Facebook. We do not recommend adding other people's data and contacts in order to keep your account safe.

If you plan to promote your business on Instagram, we recommend that you create a separate mail for this and link it to your profile. This will help protect your account from the actions of hackers and intruders.

How to register on Instagram without a phone number

Authorization on Instagram by phone number is simple. A new user enters a number, he receives a confirmation SMS, authorization is passed.

What to do, one page is already linked to your number, but there is no second SIM card? In order not to register a new SIM card, use special Internet services.

There are sites that help you receive SMS on a virtual SIM card. It is possible for a small amount to take several numbers to which SMS will be sent.

One such useful bank is sms-reg. This service is best used if you do not plan to link a phone number to an Instagram page. For more reliable protection of the Instagram page, buy SIM cards only from official operators.

How to sign up for Instagram with Facebook

First open your Facebook profile. Or register a new one. To use Instagram through Facebook, you can register a new page using Facebook, or link an existing profile.

Open Instagram and click on "Login with Facebook". Enter your Facebook username and password.

Follow the instructions step by step. Come up with a nickname for Instagram. Follow the prompts and get a new profile without using a phone number or email.

Why I can't register on Instagram

It's not always possible to join a social network the first time. Reasons why I can't register on Instagram:

The phone number or email address is already linked to another account. Change either mobile number or mail. Another option is to delete the existing account and create a new one.
Public wi-fi will not allow you to register in social networks. It is not safe. Don't forget to check the quality of your internet connection. You may just need to restart your modem.
Old version of the application. Go to the store and update Instagram to the latest up-to-date version.
If the username doesn't fit and there is no green check mark, think of a new nickname, add numbers or punctuation marks, use abbreviations.
Proxy server restrictions. Instagram does not allow registration with a hidden IP address. Before this procedure, deactivate or temporarily disable the proxy server.
Social network failures and bugs. A crash in the Instagram system is also possible. Try uninstalling the existing version and install the new one.
The smartphone OS is not working. If all else fails, reset all settings to basic. Before that, clear the memory of the smartphone and delete the cache.
Contacting Instagram Technical Support. Have you tried all the ways to register on Instagram, but the social network stubbornly does not let you through? Through the help section, write to technical support.

Instagram is a popular social network that makes it possible not only to communicate, but also to develop a personal brand or business and even make money on Instagram.

To make sure that no one hacks or steals your profile, provide reliable information when registering. Link your profile to your Facebook account, this will protect your personal data and add additional opportunities for promotion.

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If you are going to promote your business on the Internet, the first thing to do is to register a page on Instagram. Since Instagram is one of the best channels for attracting customers today. In addition, the path of any blogger, as well as any ordinary user, begins with registration.

In today's article, you will learn how to register on Instagram using your phone and computer. Get information on what to do if you can't register.

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Registration on Instagram online - via phone and computer: step-by-step instructions This is due to the Child Protection Act, which prohibits online services from collecting and processing information about children under 13 years of age. If the user is under 13, they will not be able to create an account. Pages of children registered before the introduction of the age limit are deleted based on user complaints.

At the same time, parents or managers have the right to maintain a profile on behalf of the child. You just need to indicate this in the “About Me” section.

In theory, you can create an unlimited number of Instagram accounts. For example, start a personal blog and a commercial profile. Or promote individual services/products in different regions - this is relevant for large online stores. It is best to use one main page and several auxiliary ones. Each profile must be linked to a separate phone number, email and Facebook page. Please note that in the application itself, you can add only five accounts with the ability to switch between them. If at least one profile violates the rules of the social network, all your pages can get banned.

Via phone (Android/iOS)

To create an account, download the Instagram app from Google Play or the App Store. Open the installed app on your phone.

Step 1 . Click "Create a new account" if you have an iPhone. Enter your phone number or email address and a confirmation code will be sent there. For Android, select Sign Up.

Step 2 . Enter your email address or your phone number. Click next.

After that, you must enter your first and last name, and come up with a password.

Step 3 . Enter your date of birth. Remember that the age must be over 13 years old. Some make a mistake when they register a company account and indicate its age - Instagram immediately blocks such pages.

Step 4 . Ready! If necessary, change the username (it is automatically generated based on your last name and first name). Click Next.

Add a profile photo during registration or later. Click Done. Registration will be completed.

You can also sign up for Instagram using your Facebook page. To do this, select "Register with Facebook" in the first step.

Through a computer

To register from a PC, go to the official website.

Select Register, then enter your email or phone number. Enter your first and last name, nickname and password.

For a personal page, it is advisable to indicate the last name and first name, and in the company profile - its name or keywords. Click on the "Register" button.

You can also use the "Log in with Facebook" alternative. In this case, you log in to Instagram through your existing Facebook account.

After completing the registration, you need to beautifully design the page, go to a business account - if you have a business, to an author's account - if you are a blogger.

Differences between web and app when using

The Instagram version for the computer is slightly limited in functionality. You cannot publish posts and stories in it, archive posts without using additional software (extension, emulator). In the web version, you can only view the feed, leave comments, use Direct, edit and customize your profile.

To get access to the full functionality, you can install the official application on a Windows 10 PC.

What to do if you can't register on Instagram

Common errors users face when signing up for Instagram:

poor internet speed;
outdated version of the application and OS;
existing registrations on the device;
busy username, email.

Consider common problems and their solutions.

Crash with "Action blocked" notification. Try to specify a different email or phone number, check the authorization data. If the problem persists, update the software, create a profile from another device.
Registration failed due to unstable internet connection. Check Internet access, reconnect to another network.
Blocking the profile immediately after registration. This usually happens if the system thinks that a spammer is creating the page. Contact Instagram support. You can also clear cookies or purchase a proxy server. This will help if Instagram has blacklisted your IP address.
Outdated OS version.
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