Instagram

Instagram is a popular social media platform owned by Meta (the same company that owns Facebook and WhatsApp) that focuses primarily on sharing photos and videos.1 Since its launch, it has evolved from a simple photo-filtering app into a massive global

“discovery engine” where people share life updates, creators build brands, and businesses sell products.2📱 How to Set Up Your Account Download the App: Search for “Instagram” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.3Sign Up:

You can create an account using your email address or phone number.4 Alternatively, you can log in with your Facebook account to sync your friends.5Choose a Username: Pick a unique name (e.g., @travel_with_sam).6 If the name is taken,

Instagram will suggest available variations. Edit Your Profile: Tap the person icon in the bottom right.7 Tap Edit Profile to add a profile picture and a short “Bio” (a 150-character description of who you are).8🚀 How to Use the Core Features Instagram offers four main ways to share content,

each with a different purpose:9FeatureWhat it is How long it lasts Feed Post High-quality photos or videos. Permanent on your profile. Stories Casual, “behind-the-scenes” clips or photos. Disappears after 24 hours., entertaining vertical videos with music.

Permanent (shown in the Reels tab).Live-time video broadcasting to followers .Live (can be saved later).1. Posting Your First Photo10Tap the “+” (Plus) icon (usually at the bottom center or top right).11Select Post.12 Choose a photo from your gallery or take a new one.13Edit:

Use Instagram’s famous filters or manual tools (Brightness, Contrast) to make it look better.14Caption & Tags: Write a short description, add a Location, and use #hashtags (like #sunset) to help people find your post.15Tap Share.162.

Finding People to Follow17Tap the Magnifying Glass icon (Explore) to search for friends, celebrities, or topics you like (e.g., “Cooking”).18When you find a profile you like, tap the blue Follow button.19 Their posts will now show up in your main Home feed.3.

Interacting with Others20Like: Double-tap a photo or tap the Heart icon.21Comment: Tap the Speech Bubble to write a message under a post.22Direct Message (DM): Tap the Paper Airplane (or lightning bolt) icon in the top right of your home feed to send private messages.23💡 Pro Tips for 2026Privacy: If you don’t want strangers seeing your photos,

go to Settings > Privacy and toggle on Private Account.24 Only people you approve can see your posts. Save for Later: Tap the Bookmark icon under any post to save it to your private “Saved” collection.AI Tools: Use the new built-in Meta AI tools to help you write captions or “restyle” your Stories with custom backgrounds.25