How to Set Up Instagram

Download Instagram., Launch Instagram., Register an account., Add a profile photo., Link your account., Start sharing.

6 Steps 2 min read Medium

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Download Instagram.

    Launch the App Store for iPhone/iPad, Play Store for Android, or Windows Phone Store for Windows phone.

    Search for Instagram and download it to your device.
  2. Step 2: Launch Instagram.

    Tap the Instagram icon on your device after downloading. , Select "Register with E-mail" to sign up with your e-mail address or "Register with Facebook" to register using your Facebook account.

    If you registered using your e-mail, enter a username and password and then complete your profile.

    Tap "Done" when finished.

    If you opt to use Facebook to register, simply log in using your Facebook username and password. , Go to your profile page by tapping the bottom-right corner icon.

    Select the blank space beside your name.

    Select a picture from your library or choose to import your Facebook, Twitter, or other social accounts' picture. , Go to your profile page once again and tap the the settings icon at the top-right corner of the screen.

    Tap "Share Settings" and select the accounts you would like to link to by tapping on its icon.

    You can choose more than 1 account. , To take a photo, tap the camera icon in the middle of the dock.

    Take a picture and then apply effects and filters by simply tapping on them.

    Share to your friends to see!
  3. Step 3: Register an account.

  4. Step 4: Add a profile photo.

  5. Step 5: Link your account.

  6. Step 6: Start sharing.

Detailed Guide

Launch the App Store for iPhone/iPad, Play Store for Android, or Windows Phone Store for Windows phone.

Search for Instagram and download it to your device.

Tap the Instagram icon on your device after downloading. , Select "Register with E-mail" to sign up with your e-mail address or "Register with Facebook" to register using your Facebook account.

If you registered using your e-mail, enter a username and password and then complete your profile.

Tap "Done" when finished.

If you opt to use Facebook to register, simply log in using your Facebook username and password. , Go to your profile page by tapping the bottom-right corner icon.

Select the blank space beside your name.

Select a picture from your library or choose to import your Facebook, Twitter, or other social accounts' picture. , Go to your profile page once again and tap the the settings icon at the top-right corner of the screen.

Tap "Share Settings" and select the accounts you would like to link to by tapping on its icon.

You can choose more than 1 account. , To take a photo, tap the camera icon in the middle of the dock.

Take a picture and then apply effects and filters by simply tapping on them.

Share to your friends to see!

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