To create a profile on Threads, you will need to sign in with your Instagram account. You can create an Instagram account if you do not already have one. You can make one profile on Threads for each Instagram account you have.
Create a profile on Threads
- 1. Download the Threads app from either the Apple App Store (for iPhone users ) or Google Play Store (for Android users).
- 2. Once you have finished installing the App, tap
to open it.
- 3. Then tap Sign in with Instagram at the bottom part of the app. You will see the account you are presently signed in to on the Instagram app.
If you aren’t signed into the Instagram app, tap Log in with Instagram at the bottom to log into your Instagram account. Once you’ve logged in, you’ll be taken back to the Threads app.
If you have more than one Instagram account and want to sign in with a different one, tap Switch accounts at the bottom and select another account. If you don’t see one of your accounts listed, tap Log in to another Instagram account and log in to your Instagram account.
- 4. Once you have successfully logged in with your Instagram account, you can:
Tap next to Name to upload a profile picture and select how you would prefer to upload your picture.
Tap Bio to write a bio for your profile. Enter your bio or tap Import bio from Instagram at the bottom part of the app, then tap Done in the top right corner.
Tap Link to add links to your profile. Enter a URL and title for your link or tap Import link from Instagram at the bottom. Tap Done in the top right corner.
Tap Following in order to see a list of profiles you may want to follow. Tap Follow next to a profile to follow it.
Tap Import from Instagram at the bottom part of the app to import all of the above information from your instagram profile.
- 5. Tap Continue at the bottom to proceed further.
- 6. Select whether you want to have a public or private profile at the top, the tap Continue at the bottom.
- 7. Review the terms and policies, then tap Create profile at the bottom.
Keep Note of the following:
Choosing a different profile picture, bio or link on Threads app won’t affect your profile picture, bio or link on Instagram.
Profiles you follow and profiles following you on Threads app won’t affect who you’re following or your followers on Instagram.
Also you can edit your profile on Threads app at any time to suit your purpose. To update other things like your username and personal information, edit your profile on Instagram.
If your Instagram account is verified, you can only change your profile picture on Instagram. A verification badge will also be shown with your Threads profile information.