Creating an Instagram account is easy and can be done either via the mobile app or
through a web browser. Here are the steps for both methods:
### Using the Mobile App
1. **Download the Instagram app**:
- Open the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
- Search for "Instagram" and download the app.
2. **Open the Instagram app**:
- Tap on the Instagram icon to open the app.
3. **Sign up for an account**:
- Tap "Sign up with email or phone number" (Android) or "Create new account"
(iOS).
- Enter your email address or phone number and tap "Next". You can also choose
to sign up with Facebook if you prefer.
- If you entered your phone number, you’ll receive a verification code via SMS.
Enter this code to verify your number.
- If you used an email, you’ll receive a verification email. Click the link in
the email to verify your account.
4. **Create your account details**:
- Full Name: Enter your full name. This will be displayed on your profile.
- Username: Choose a unique username. Instagram will check if the username is
available.
- Password: Create a strong password for your account.
- Tap "Next" to proceed.
5. **Complete your profile**:
- You can add a profile picture, bio, and link to your website (optional).
- Follow the prompts to find friends and follow accounts.
6. **Start using Instagram**:
- Once your account is set up, you can start posting photos and videos,
following other users, and exploring content on Instagram.
### Using a Web Browser
1. **Go to the Instagram website**:
- Open your web browser and go to [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/).
2. **Sign up for an account**:
- Click "Sign up" at the bottom of the page.
- Enter your email address or phone number, full name, username, and password.
- Alternatively, you can click "Log in with Facebook" to create an account using
your Facebook credentials.
3. **Complete your account setup**:
- If you used your phone number, you’ll receive a verification code via SMS.
Enter this code to verify your number.
- If you used an email, you’ll receive a verification email. Click the link in
the email to verify your account.
4. **Add profile information**:
- You can add a profile picture, bio, and website link (optional).
- Follow the prompts to find friends and follow accounts.
5. **Start using Instagram**:
- Once your account is set up, you can start posting, following, and interacting
with other users.
With your Instagram account created, you can now explore and enjoy the platform's
features!
