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
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.
Download: Instagram for iOS | Android
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!