In this article, we’ll discuss how to download and register an account with the new Threads app from Meta.
Threads is the latest social networking app to pop up — and it’s a lot of fun. There are many Twitter alternatives out there that are trying to make a name for themselves. Bluesky, Mastodon, etc., there is no shortage of Twitter killers. But the threads can be different.
Why? Threads is backed by Meta — the tech giant behind Facebook, WhatsApp, and more. It also links directly to the main Instagram app, which you probably already have an account for.
Will Threads be the next “big” social app? It’s hard to say, but if you want to try it yourself, it’s easy. Here’s how to register an Instagram theme yourself!
Download the threading app
The first step to joining Threads is to download the app. While you can sign up for Threads with your Instagram account, you’ll need to download a new app to access it.
You can download the Instagram Threads app on iOS, or you can download it on Android, and the steps for both are below.
- step 1: If you have an iPhone, open the App Store. If you’re using an Android phone, open the Google Play Store.
- step 2In the App Store on iPhone, tap the search icon in the lower right corner of the screen, then tap the search bar at the top and search for the Instagram Threads app. From the Google Play Store on your Android phone, tap the search bar at the top of the screen and search for the Instagram Threads app.
- step 3: Tap the Threads app when you see it—the app icon is a white @ sign on a black background.
- step 4On iPhone, tap Get to download and install the Threads app. On Android, press the “Install” button.
How to sign up for a Threads account
Now that the app is installed on your phone, it’s time to actually sign up for Instagram Threads! The process is as follows.
- step 1: Open the Threads app and tap the “Sign in with Instagram” button to log in with your Instagram account.
- step 2: Click the “Import from Instagram” button to import your profile information from Instagram. Alternatively, you can manually enter your bio, link and profile picture by clicking on each icon. When finished, click Next.
- step 4You’ll see a list of people you’re following on Instagram. You can click the “Follow All” button to follow everyone on the topic, or click the “Follow” button next to the person’s name to follow only the people you want to follow, or click “Next” in the upper right corner button to skip this step.
- step 5: Click Join Topic.
- step 6kisa: that’s all you have to do! Once you’ve completed these steps, you’re officially signed up for Instagram Threads, and you can now start using the app.
From here, working with threads is almost straightforward. The home page shows all topics/posts from people you follow, while the search page shows suggested accounts and allows you to search for a specific account. There are also pages dedicated to writing new topics, viewing your notifications, and viewing your profile.
As mentioned above, the importance of threads is really unpredictable. It could be the Twitter replacement we’ve been patiently waiting for…or it could fail and disappear in a few months. Whatever the future holds for the app, it’s here, now you know how to sign up for an account and give it a try if you want.
Resources that helped me: Digital Trends