How to Get Started on Instagram If you’ve decided to join the fun on “Insta,” follow the tutorials below. You can also find lots of helpful articles at help.instagram.com. TUTORIAL How to create an Instagram account if you have a Facebook account If you create a new Instagram account using your Facebook account, both accounts will use the same login information. 1. Download the Instagram app from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android). Once the app is installed, tap the Instagram logo to open it. 2. If your Facebook account shows, you can: a. Tap Continue as [name] to learn more about what happens when you create an Instagram account with your Facebook account. b. Choose not to use your Facebook account and tap Create new account, then skip to Step 4 to create a new Instagram account. 3. To create an Instagram account with your Facebook account, tap Yes, Continue, then tap Next to sync your name, profile picture, and avatar across apps. Note: You’ll be prompted to log into your Facebook account if you’re currently logged out. 4. If you’d like to create an Instagram account without your Facebook account, tap Continue without Facebook. 5. Create a username, then tap Next. 6. Read Instagram’s terms and policies, then tap I agree, if you agree to the terms, to create your account. TUTORIAL How to follow people on Instagram If you know who you want to follow, just use the search feature to look for celebrities, brands, or friends. Or, if you know what type of content you want to find but aren’t sure who posts it, you can search for “tags.” For instance, if you search “#veganrecipes” under tags, your results will include any images with that hashtag. Here’s how to follow someone: 1. Click on the search icon at the bottom of your screen. It looks like a magnifying glass and will be next to the “Home” button. 2. Type in a person, brand, or topic. 3. Tap the account you’re interested in following. 4. 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. 12 WebsiteCompass Social Media Basics
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