Instagram is an increasingly popular social media platform focused on photos. You can find family and friends, and let them know what you're up to, where you've been, and what you're interested in. But it's difficult juggling which topics your followers will engage with.
So you've decided to separate your hobbies by creating multiple Instagram accounts. Is that possible? Is it easy to switch between them? And is it the right decision? We answer all of your questions about creating multiple Instagram accounts.
Yes, you can have two or more Instgram accounts!
What's more, it's easy to create multiple accounts on Instagram. That means you can separate your interests, start up a new profile for your business, or post pictures in private that your real-life friends won't see (just your online buddies).
Tip: If you're building different brands, be sure to give each of your Instagram accounts its own unique theme.
Why should you create and manage more than one Instagram account? There are a few benefits of having numerous profiles.
It's also handy if one is linked to Facebook and/or Twitter but you don't want peers on those networks to automatically see all your posts. Are there any drawbacks of having multiple accounts? There are, but they're minor. Namely, you have to switch accounts before posting, which, as we'll cover, isn't as stressful as it sounds.
The other potential problem is if you post to the wrong account. But that's easily remedied: go on the ellipsis at the top right-hand corner of your post and click Delete. You can also Archive the post to hide it from your profile.
Now that we have tackled the why, let's delve into the how.
How do you create a new Instagram account? It's very simple: you do it in much the same way you created your first one.
The easiest way is by using a different sign-in method. Instagram gives you the option to sign up using an email address, phone number, or Facebook account. If you can remember which you used to originally create an account, choose one of the other options. Check your Inbox, Facebook Profile, and SMS history to make sure.
You can create another account via your browser, by navigating to the Instagram login page then clicking on Sign Up and following the instructions. But it's easier if you do it using your smartphone.
Open the Instagram app and go to your Profile by clicking on the symbol in the bottom-right of your screen. This will either show your profile picture, Story, or, if you haven't set a featured image, a silhouette. Click on the three horizontal lines at the top right, then Settings then either Add account or navigate to Account > Add new professional account if you're creating a business page.
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A new tab will appear at the bottom of your page. It lists two options: Log In to Existing Account and Create New Account. You'll need to click on the second one, then choose the method you want to use to make a new account: email address or phone number. In the case of the latter, Instagram will send you a confirmation code to make sure it's properly linked.
This is probably what you're worried about—after all, by creating a new profile, you don't want to get locked out of your old one and lose precious photos! But you needn't be concerned. It's incredibly simple.
Through a desktop, you just need to sign in and out of each account as you would other services. If you're using Instagram on your smartphone or tablet, though, it's an intuitive app that remembers if you have multiple profiles.
Go to your profile and click on the down-arrow by your username at the top of your screen.
Just click on the account you want to switch to. No, you won't have to log in again (unless you have updated or uninstalled and reinstalled the app).
Once you've effectively let Instagram know you're interested in having numerous accounts, it makes adding a third, fourth, and fifth easier still.
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Just go to your profile and click on your username, as if you're switching logins. At the bottom, go to + Add Account. This redirects you to the interface asking you to link to Facebook or sign up otherwise. Alternatively, you can go on Settings > Add account > Create New Account as before.
Approach this as you did when you first signed up to Instagram.
You need to add your name, which is the account display name. It will suggest a username based on existing accounts, but you can change this.
The next page will require a password—don't reuse the one connected to your other profile in case that gets leaked. Ideally, you want different passwords for all your online accounts anyway. If that's an issue, you should try using a password manager.
You'll then need to confirm your age.
Instagram is pointless if you don't follow anyone, so connect with friends, family, and similar accounts. Obviously, you need to add a profile photo and short biography, utilizing hashtags. If it's a business account, you should consider adding links to your Instagram posts.
It depends entirely on how many different options you have to sign up.
Instagram encourages you to sign in using an email address, phone number, and Facebook profile. If you don't connect your Facebook to a single Instagram account, that's three separate ways. You can also add more using different email addresses, so if you have one for work and one for your private life, you could use both of these.
Instagram only lets you add five accounts to one device. In theory, you can create more by changing names between profiles; however, you won't be able to easily switch profiles through the single app. Don't forget that you can sign in through a web browser too.
But do you really need more than five? It's up to you, but things can certainly get complicated.
Related: How to Change Your Instagram Name
How do you remove an Instagram account you've added to a device?
Once more, this is done through your Profile. Visit the account you want to unlink, and click on the three horizontal lines. Then go to Settings > Log out.
Some have reported problems unlinking single profiles, so if this happens to you, check for an update in the App Store. If updating does't work, you might have to try deleting the app then reinstalling it.
Just make sure you remember all of your passwords, or you'll need to reset those too.
If it still doesn't work for you, go back to Settings then click Help & Report a Problem. Instagram should get back to you with instructions on what to do next.
So what happens if you want to leave the platform altogether or remove your second profile? You have two main options, one less "Scorched Earth" than the other. So you need to know how to deactivate or delete your Instagram account in just a couple of easy steps.
Instagram isn't for everyone. And even if you like Instagram, having multiple accounts may not be for you.
By Conner Carey Updated 08/04/2021
In the past, managing multiple Instagram accounts required logging in and out to switch between them.
Nowadays, if you want to have two accounts on Instagram, you can toggle between your multiple accounts seamlessly. Making a second Instagram account is relatively easy to do with the right instructions. Having multiple Instagram accounts is ideal for those who need an Instagram business page, are social media managers, or have super cute pets that they want to create Instagram accounts for.
The above video is a preview of an iPhone Life Insider Daily Video Tip.
Related: How to Delete or Deactivate an Instagram Account
There are two ways to make a second Instagram account. One is to create a new Instagram account while you're logged into your current account. If you have already created multiple Instagram accounts, you can simply connect them. To learn more about managing Instagram accounts, sign up for our free Tip of the Day newsletter.
Have you ever wondered, "How many Instagram accounts can I have?" The answer is, as many as you want.
However, you can only manage up to five Instagram accounts simultaneously per device. If you have more, you will need to log out and back in as necessary to manage them. Also, each account will need its own email address or phone number. While it is possible to have multiple accounts under one email address or phone number, this can cause a lot of problems, so avoid it at all costs.
It is possible to connect two existing Instagram accounts. However, if you don’t already have a second Instagram account, you’ll need to create a new one. Here’s how to create a second Instagram account that will automatically give you access to your other Instagram account(s):
You can opt-in later, even if you choose to Skip now. If you tap Skip, you'll be prompted to Follow Friends by connecting your Facebook account. Tap Skip to do this later on.
It is a good idea to set up your account and create some posts before inviting your Facebook friends and Contacts to connect with you. But this is up to you! Ready to switch between your two accounts? Skip to How to Switch Between Your Multiple Instagram Accounts.
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You can add an existing account to manage alongside your primary account. Here's how to add your Instagram account to another so that you can easily switch between and manage multiple Instagram accounts. Add another account and learn how to manage Instagram accounts:
That’s it; now your two accounts are connected. The next part of our article will show you how to switch between your accounts.
Pro tip: If you already have multiple Instagram accounts, but you need to add another, you can quickly skip to that step from your Profile by tapping your username and selecting + Add Account from the drop-down list.
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When you have multiple Instagram accounts, you can easily switch between them.
Pro tip: When you create a new post, you can toggle which account it will be posted on.
You can even post it on multiple Instagram accounts at the same time.
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If you want to remove an Instagram account without deleting it, you need to learn how to unlink two Instagram accounts. This step occasionally has a bug that prevents it from working. You can do this by following these steps:
Now you're signed out of the account on your iPhone. If it remains in the drop-down menu, this is due to a bug. You can always re-add it and your account will still be searchable on Instagram.
If you want the account gone forever, you will need to delete it permanently.
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Once you delete an Instagram account, it is complicated and in some cases, impossible to recover it. If you are confident that you want your account gone forever, follow these steps. Deleting one account will not affect the other connected accounts.
To delete an Instagram account, you need to get on your computer or use a mobile browser rather than using the Instagram app. Since I created a bum account for this article, I'm going to go through the process of deleting it.
Typically, it will select a date in 30 days to delete your account. However, your account will not be visible between now and then. You may still see the deleted account in the drop-down menu when switching between accounts. If you tap on it, a pop-up will say Sorry, we couldn't log you in.
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Now you know how to make a second Instagram account, or even more.
You can add another account and manage up to five simultaneously. With multiple accounts, you need to know how to switch accounts on Instagram easily. Finally, if you are feeling overwhelmed, you also know how to delete an Instagram account permanently.
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Who is not on Instagram right now? Almost all friends, acquaintances and acquaintances of acquaintances already have their own profile. Cats, dogs, children also show off in a colorful news feed. And even world-famous stars are in a hurry to gain more followers and immodestly compete among themselves for a million-strong army of fans. By typing the nickname you are interested in in the search bar, in a few seconds you are viewing all the latest news in various photographs and reading their reflections. Instagram has become an accessible means of popularizing every inhabitant of this small country on the Internet. But, this was not enough and many began to ask the question: “How to create a second account on Instagram?”. nine0003
Yes, one more page is a completely justified need for many users of the popular social network. And then we will consider in what cases it is needed, how to start and then log into a second Instagram account and how to link it to other social networks.
Let's start with why this is necessary - another profile. By the way, the maximum Instagram allows you to create up to five accounts per user. And there are even those for whom even this figure is not enough. So, this is necessary in cases where one person has several directions in life.
It can be both a hobby and work questions. Let's list them in order.
We have listed the main three types. However, further, even within the same store, several profiles can be created for different directions. Of course, you can not bother and maintain one account, where daily selfies will be posted mixed with interesting thematic stories and the sale of some product.
But, such a tape will not have an attractive appearance. In addition, in today's competitive environment, it will be very difficult to achieve the desired goal and attract more subscribers, and even more so the target audience. That is why for each direction, be it a hobby or sales, it is recommended to create a separate additional profile. To guide him in his unique and attractive style. nine0003
Additional accounts are also created for various marketing strategies. For example, you can make a selling landing page of 12 photos for any product or service. Or temporary pages are created for holding marathons and contests, after which they are made into closed groups, and after all events, such profiles are most often deleted.
So, in fact, each user can have several account pages in working use at the same time. However, in order for all of them to be maintained in an attractive form, it is necessary to devote a decent amount of time to filling it with quality content. And here's another reason why you need to create additional profiles - to hire a freelancer, and then he himself fills it with the right content and attracts the target audience to increase sales.
And at the same time, your personal page remains completely under your control. nine0003
Now that you know what another profile is for, we can move on to the practical part - to create another tool to attract attention and additional income.
All you need is your mobile phone or computer, a few minutes and your desire to do it.
Create a new email in advance, because only one account can be registered per email address. nine0019 
nine0019 If we talk about a computer, then here you should:
In a mobile phone, this is somewhat easier. To do this, you need to log into your account and click on the name of your page in the left right corner. In the drop-down box, you will be offered all your accounts. Choose the one you need and go.
Now that you have a new account, you will probably soon need to publish the same post on several social networks at the same time . Instagram has considered this possibility as well.
Yes, you can save your time and immediately post to all social networks where you are registered. nine0003
But, on the other hand, you will forever save time on posting your future publications in different social networks. nine0019 We have already discussed how to log out of an additional profile on a computer a little higher. In the phone, this procedure is somewhat different. To do this, you need to:
Now you know how to add and then remove a second Instagram account. And in what cases it will be useful to you. Use this information to your advantage and with pleasure. And we will continue to prepare useful articles for you with simple ways to use this popular social network. nine0003
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Millions of users have at least one Instagram profile.
Show business stars, politicians, writers, celebrities actively talk about themselves and their lives. In the same place, your friends, acquaintances, acquaintances of acquaintances, created profiles and share photos. nine0003
This desire to be popular, to gain as many followers and likes as possible, is also due to the fact that the Instagram space is a cool platform for promoting business, creative ideas, and hobbies.
Advanced users needed to create a second page, so the questions arose: "How to create a second account on Instagram" and "How many accounts are allowed to create on Instagram."
Let's think about what prompted the idea to create a second profile on Instagram, how to create and then log into a second account, what tasks can be solved using this option. nine0003
The process of registering a second Instagram account on a mobile device is simple and does not take much time. On a computer, the registration algorithm is similar.
Before starting the registration process, prepare information for filling out a new profile.
Click next. It worked - you have registered a second Instagram account. Now you can switch between multiple pages without constantly entering a password. Master, implement already tested and new settings on Instagram.
Let's take one user whose blog topics are a favorite hobby, business, personal life. So, two-three-five profiles is a convenient tool to distribute the topics of the main directions of the page. Managing active pages on Instagram is much easier this way. Let's consider in order. nine0003
They post short video reports and pieces of daily routine, lifestyle content in stories. But the list of thematic areas is not limited to this. Even one business area creates additional profiles on Instagram, which are maintained independently or by hired assistants.
They are engaged in content, attracting the target audience, which as a result increases sales of the product. nine0003
You will be interested: how to define your target audience.
In addition, second accounts are created on Instagram, landing accounts to promote a product or service. They are intended for conducting competitions, marathons, closed groups with useful information. They are usually disposable, which are later removed.
The need to create and maintain multiple profiles has specific goals. To do this, Instagram has integrated a well-adapted, easy-to-use algorithm for switching settings and managing two or more pages. nine0003
The social network administration has added a resource for use on one mobile device by up to five different users.
The developers have made the process of not only adding, but also deleting an Instagram profile from the application adapted. However, many users do not know or do not know how to use these chips for the second account.
