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Trying to make a finsta profile on Instagram? You can do so easily from within the Instagram app! A finsta is a second account for posting casual content for a smaller group of friends. It stands for "finstagram" or "fake instagram." It's great for posts that you want to keep private from your larger social circle. This How.com.vn guide will show you how to make a finsta.
Things You Should Know
- Go to your profile page > ≡ > Settings > Add Account to make your finsta account.
- Make sure your username and profile photo don't reveal your identity if you want to keep it secret.
- Set the finsta account to private so only people you approve can see your content.
Steps
Making a Finsta
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Click the profile tab in the Instagram app. It's the person icon in the bottom right of the app. This takes you to your account page.
Tap the ≡ button. It's in the top-right of the profile page. This opens a new menu with additional account options.Advertisement
Tap Settings. It's near the top of the additional account options menu.
Tap Add Account then Create new account. It's near the bottom of the settings menu.
Enter a username and tap Next. Make sure your username doesn't identify you if you want to keep your finsta secret!
Enter a password and tap Next. You can always change your password later if needed.
Tap Skip on the "Find Facebook Friends" page. Since your finsta is for a smaller group of people, it will be easier to add friends manually instead.
Tap Next on the contact sync page, then Don't Allow. This will prevent other users in your contacts from following you.
Add a profile photo and click Next. You can skip this step or put an image that hides your identity (like a meme or animal).
Set your finsta to private. This will mean only people you approve can follow you and see your content. To do so:- Tap the profile button in the bottom-right of the app.
- Tap ≡ then Settings.
- Tap Privacy and Security.
- Tap the checkbox next to Private Account under "Account Privacy."
- After this, you're done! You now have a new finsta account. You're ready to follow some friends or become Instagram famous.
Community Q&A
- QuestionWhat is the point of this?
tay farrCommunity AnswerA Finsta is a "Fake Insta", it's commonly used for friends, family, backups, shitpost, etc, etc.. People create them for many reasons.
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