Welcome to the comprehensive guide on mastering Threads – a powerful communication tool that revolutionizes the way you interact with others online. In this article, we’ll walk you through the seamless process of signing up and uncover the full potential of Threads to enhance your online discussions and collaborations like never before. Let’s dive in!
The Threads app developed by Meta is tightly connected to and relies on the Instagram platform. Unlike Twitter, Threads is not an independent service, and therefore, an Instagram account is required to begin using it.
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If you do not possess an Instagram account, here is a guide to creating an Instagram account and setting up your profile.
Once you have completed those steps:
- Download and install the Threads app on your Android or iOS device.
- Launch the Threads app after installation. You will be prompted to log in using your Instagram account. If you do not see any listed Instagram accounts on the Threads login screen, make sure you are logged in to Instagram on your current device and then restart the Threads app.
- Once you have selected an Instagram account to use, you will be guided to customize your Threads profile. Your username will be imported from your Instagram account.
- You have the option to add a bio or a custom link to your Threads profile. Alternatively, you can tap the “Import from Instagram” button to import your profile data directly from Instagram.
- Next, you will encounter the privacy settings screen. Here, you have the choice to set your Threads profile as either public or private, based on your personal preference. It’s important to note that your Threads privacy settings can differ from your Instagram privacy settings. To proceed, choose either a Public profile or a Private profile.
- On the subsequent screen, you will be presented with the option to follow the same accounts that you currently follow on Instagram. You can manually select specific accounts you wish to follow on Threads or simply tap the “Follow all” button to automatically follow all the accounts you are already following on Instagram.
How to Change Threads Username and Profile Picture
If you desire to modify your Threads username or profile picture, the app currently does not offer a direct option for independent changes. To achieve the desired alteration, you will have to make adjustments to your Instagram username or profile picture, as your Thread profile is connected to your Instagram account.
How to Follow and Unfollow People on Threads
If you find your timeline on Threads to be a bit disorienting after joining, you may encounter a barrage of familiar faces from your interactions on Instagram, giving you a sense of déjà vu. Conversely, you might come across numerous unfamiliar accounts. Fortunately, there is a solution to this predicament: follow more accounts that align with your interests to customize your timeline.
To follow accounts on Threads, follow these steps:
- Locate the search icon at the bottom of your screen.
- From the search page, you can choose to follow any of the suggested accounts or manually enter the name of the desired account to search for and follow it. To unfollow any account, just go to the Threads profile and tap Unfollow.
