Users of Instagram can have up to five active accounts, which means you can keep personal photos separate from your business or hobbies. Of course, to be able to use these effectively you’ll need to switch between them. We show you how to do this, as well as the steps to take if you want to create multiple accounts.
How to set up multiple Instagram accounts
If you currently only have one account, then it only takes a couple of minutes to add another. Simply open the Instagram app, tap on the head and shoulders icon in the bottom right corner to go to your profile, then tap the three lines icon and select Settings .
At the bottom of the next page you’ll see the option to Add account .
How to switch between Instagram accounts
Once you’ve set up your extra accounts, switching between them is a doddle. First, go to your profile page then tap on the username at the top of the page. A drop-down menu will appear, in which you should see the names of all your current accounts.
Now, just tap the one you want to use and you’ll be logged in instantly, so you can post whichever images you think suits that particular instance of yourself. Just try to remember the one you’re in, so that those cosplay pictures don’t end up on the Parish Church Committee profile you run.
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Author: Martyn Casserly, Contributor, Tech Advisor
Martyn has been involved with tech ever since the arrival of his ZX Spectrum back in the early 80s. He covers iOS, Android, Windows and macOS, writing tutorials, buying guides and reviews.
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