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    2 min read 5 stepsApril 7, 2026Verified April 2026

    Getting Started with Instagram

    Create an account, find people to follow, and share your first photo on Instagram.

    1

    Download and create your account

    ~15s
    Download Instagram from the App Store or Google Play. Open it and tap "Create new account." Enter your email or phone number, create a username and password. Your username is how people find you — it can be your real name or a nickname.
    2

    Set up your profile

    ~19s
    Tap your profile icon (bottom right). Tap "Edit Profile." Add a profile photo (a clear photo of yourself helps friends find you). Write a short bio — just a line or two about yourself. Set your account to "Private" if you only want approved followers to see your posts: Settings > Account Privacy > toggle on.
    3

    Find people to follow

    ~17s
    Instagram will suggest people from your contacts if you allow it. You can also search for people by name using the search icon (magnifying glass). Tap "Follow" next to anyone you want to follow. Start with family and close friends. You will see their photos and videos in your feed.
    4

    Share your first photo

    ~16s
    Tap the + icon at the bottom center. Choose a photo from your gallery or take a new one. Apply a filter if you want (swipe left/right to see options). Write a caption describing the photo. Tap "Share." Your followers will now see it in their feed.
    5

    Interact with posts

    ~15s
    Double-tap a photo to "like" it (a heart appears). Tap the speech bubble icon to leave a comment. Tap the paper plane icon to share a post with someone via direct message. Liking and commenting is how you stay connected with friends and family on Instagram.

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