Instagram is a great way to find and connect with friends, family and even your favorite celebrities. Other people can find out more about you through the photos you post to your account. To start using Instagram, you must create an account and fill in your profile information.
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Method 1 of 2: Filling in Profile Information
Step 1. Download Instagram
Go to the App Store for iPhone/iPad, Play Store for Android, or Windows Phone Store for Windows phones. Search for "Instagram," then download the app to your device.
Step 2. Open Instagram
Tap the Instagram icon on the device once the download is complete.
Step 3. Create an account
Select "Register with E-mail" to register using an email address, or "Register with Facebook" to register using a Facebook account.
- If you signed up with an email, enter your username and password, then fill out your profile. Tap "Done" when you're done.
- If you choose to register via Facebook, you only need to log in with your Facebook username and password.
Method 2 of 2: Setting Up an Account
Step 1. Add profile photo
Go to your profile page by tapping the icon in the lower right corner. Look for the blank space next to your name.
Select an image from your library. You can also choose to import profile pictures from Facebook, Twitter, or other social networks
Step 2. Link your accounts
Go back to your profile page, then tap the settings icon in the top right corner of the screen.
- Tap "Share Settings," then select the account you want to link to by tapping the service provider icon.
- You can select more than one account.
Step 3. Start sharing
To take a photo, tap the camera icon in the center of the screen. Take a photo, then apply effects and filters by tapping on the effect/filter you want. Share the picture with your friends!