How Can I Create an Instagram Account? : Instagram is a mobile photo and video-sharing app that allows users to upload and share content with their followers on the app and on other linked apps such as Twitter and Facebook. Instagram has 700 Million active users so as a business you are missing out if you are not on this platform.
So, let’s get you updated on how to create an Instagram Account step by step.
1. Download and Install
Firstly, Instagram, unlike Facebook, is a social media application that has all the features available only in its App on your phone.
So, if you want to create an account on Instagram you need a smartphone and from “App store” on Apple phones or on “Google Play” on Android phones only you can download and install the app.
2. Creating Instagram Account
Now that you have downloaded and installed the app on your mobile phone, you can create an account.
When you open the app for the first time on your phone, you will have 2 options:
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- Use Facebook to log in &
- Sign up for Phone or Email
3. Pick a “Username” also called as a “Handle”:
You will then be prompted to pick a “Username”. Username is unique to your account and is what is used for searching your profile. So pick a username that is your business name. If your business name is not available then pick the first part of your business name as your username.
You can always change your Username later, so don’t worry about it much.
4. Profile Photo
You are all set now, you have created your account name, you have picked your username. Now to start working on your profile. First and foremost the important thing about your Profile is your profile pic, so choose something which is relevant to your business and defines it.
It could be your logo or company name if you don’t have a logo.
Remember, Instagram profile picture has a “Circular” format so make sure there is some negative space in your logo as Instagram will try to crop it in that Circular frame.
5. Instagram Bio
You have updated your profile picture and now are ready to start working on your bio. Make sure your bio is concise which reveals what you do point on. Don’t beat around the bush as you only have 150 characters to work with.
You have a separate column to put your website URL in so don’t try to include your website too in your bio and waste a few characters.
So, be smart about using the characters to talk about your services.
6. Edit Profile
You are all set with your profile pic and bio filled up but you would like to make some changes, don’t worry “Editing your Profile” is very easy.
Just click on the “Edit Profile” right beside your profile picture and you can start on making those changes.
7. Story Settings
Instagram became famous not because of the pictures that people can post on it but because of a feature called as “Stories” which are “Live Videos” that can be created right from your mobile and will be featured on your profile.
These are time bound and generally, expire within the next 24 hours and that’s also part of the reason why this feature is so viral.
Before you make your Story Live, don’t forget to go to “Story Settings” and make your Story “Public” so that not just your followers but others on Instagram can engage with your profile by viewing your story.
8. Business Profile
Just like other social media platforms, Instagram has launched its “Business version”. Using the business version business owners now have a range of business tools to use.
The tool allows users to identify themselves as a business, making it easy for their audience to contact them. Business profiles also provide more in-depth insights and make it easier for you to promote content.
Creating an Instagram account from the app
- Download the Instagram app from the App Store ( for iOS) or Google Play Store ( for Android).
- When the app is installed, click on to open it.
- Click on Sign Up With Email or Phone Number ( for Android) or Create New Account ( for iOS ), then enter your email address or phone number (which will require a confirmation code) and click on Next. You can also click on ‘Log in with Facebook’ to sign up through your Facebook account.
- If you are registering with your email or phone number, you will have to create a username and password, fill out your profile info and then click on Done. If you are registering with Facebook, you will be prompted to login to your Facebook account if you are currently logged out.
Creating an Instagram account from a computer
- On your browser go to instagram.com
- Enter your email address, create a username and password or click Login with Facebook to sign up through your Facebook account.
- If you are registering with an email, click on Sign up. If you are registering through Facebook, you will be prompted to login to your Facebook account if you are currently logged out.
If you’re signing up with email, make sure you enter your email address correctly and also make sure you choose an email address that only you can access. If you log out and forget your password, you will need to be able to access your email to get back into your Instagram account.