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Instagram is a social network focused on mobile devices, something rare for many of us who are used to using the PC for everything. In its first versions it did not allow you to create an account using a PC.

Despite everything, it already makes it possible to register both from its application for mobile device or tablet and from a PC.

Here below you have all the information you need:

How to register on Instagram?

When you enter the social network of the photographs You have two options to register on Instagram.

  1. The first option that Instagram offers is to register through your Facebook account. It simply consists of using the same Facebook user to create an account on Instagram.
  2. The second option is to use your email to register on Instagram. It will depend on whether or not you have a Facebook account; and that you want to have the two accounts linked.

I always recommend registering on Instagram using the same email, since the accounts can be linked later.

New procedure to Create an account on Instagram

  1. The first thing it will ask you to do is Create a username. This step is for you to choose a username that is free.
  2. New! If you have already logged in with any other account in the app, you will not need to register, basically you will be able to use a shared login.
    1. Option 1: you will be able to select whether to use the same login or,
    2. Option 2: register with a phone number or email.
  3. From here follow the instructions depending on your choice.

Changes to the new registration procedure

Instagram has realized that the same person manages several accounts, at the same time that it has seen that there are a large number of emails created just to create an account on its social network. Clearly, this trend was not entirely effective, therefore they have decided to pivot and allow the same user to create several accounts.

It is essential to be clear about the different roles that the same person can take on Instagram.

  • Username or, that is, it is the name that we will use to identify the user; must be unique.
  • Name: corresponds to the name of the account, you can put what you want.
  • New! Login name: now, when you log in, you can do it through a phone, an email or also from the Username.

How to create an account on Instagram?

Once you have decided how to register on Instagram, you have to create an account. It consists of selecting an Instagram name, a username and adding a profile image and description.

Create account from a mobile device. Create account from a computer

The procedure to create an Instagram account from a mobile device is quite similar to a pc, but you need to download the Instagram app instead of entering its website.

Continue reading and apply the steps to register on Instagram, the social network for photographs that is causing a sensation around the world.

To create an Instagram account from a PC, go to the Instagram website. There is another alternative, which is to download Instagram for your computer and use the app from your PC. The contact form offers the option to create a new account on Instagram using the Facebook profile.

If you don't have a profile on Facebook, or you basically don't want to have the accounts linked, you can register on Instagram by filling out the form:

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In small we can see the button that says «Log in». If you click on that button you will be able to enter with an account already created.

Via Facebook

If you select the option to create an Instagram account with Facebook, the browser will show a screen for you to log in. It may be that, having the session already started in the browser, Instagram creates the account directly and basically you have to accept the terms of service.

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Form alternative

For those of you who prefer to create a new account, you basically have to fill in the details.

The red cross indicates that the field is incorrect. If it is the email, it is because that email is already in use. If it appears next to the username or username, it means that someone else has already selected it and, in this way, it is not free.

When you see that all the fields are validated, click on Register on Instagram. In my case it appears in English, I don't know why ... Well, it's the blue button that says Sing up.

Account created

When you have the account created, Instagram will show a screen for you to add the profile photo. If you have chosen to create an Instagram account with Facebook, you will see the Facebook profile image. In my case, when I choose to register on Instagram through the form, I can add it manually or click Skip to skip the step and add it later.

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The next option (only available to create an account through the form), is to link the account with Facebook.

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Tachán! And so the procedure of creating an account ends. Then Instagram shows you several celebrity accounts so you can start following other accounts and get followers.

Here you have the direct link to register on Instagram from a PC. If you are reading this from a mobile device read the next point.

Download the App

To begin we must have the application installed on our device and access it. If you don't have it, you can download it on your official website or enter the markets Apple Store or Google play (They have a version for Android & iOS, and since the end of 2011 also Windows Phone available).

Register on Instagram and Create an account

In my case I am going to do the guide using an Android device, but it works exactly the same on all devices.

We access the application

Once downloaded, look for the app icon on your mobile device. In 2016 they have changed the design. Look for the following icon:

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New Instagram Icon design

Registry data

The first information that you must enter to register is the phone number or a e-mail.

Register with phone number. For some time now, Instagram has used the SMS verification system, so after entering the phone number it will automatically send you a verification code that you must enter to continue with the registration.

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If you prefer register with an emailIn the second step of registration, it will ask you for a username and password. If the username you entered already exists, Instagram will show you the next alert:

* Note: it is very important that you enter a real email that you have access to
since you will have to verify it in the next step.

Complete the profile and access your account

Fill in the personal information you want to share such as your real name, your blog or website, add a profile photo and start uploading the first photos.

When you're done, upload your first photo, apply a filter that you like, write the first hashtags and share it with your friends!

Some of you have asked me how, on Instagram, to log in from Google. Sadly you can't, you will have to register and open a new account using your phone or email.

Create company account

To create a company account you basically have to create a normal account (as we have just seen) and then change from personal profile to company profile.

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