Instagram Threads is the latest social media app and it hit over 2 million users after just 2 hours of going live.

Here is how also you can be part of the growing community of the Instagram Threads that is an app from Meta — the same tech giant behind Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram etc.

It also ties directly into the main Instagram app, which you probably already have an account for.

If you want to join Threads by instagram, below is a step-by-step guide on how to download Threads and sign up for an account with the new Threads app.

How To Download Instagram Threads:

The first step joining Instagram Threads is to download the app. Although you can use your Instagram account to sign up for Threads, you’ll need to download a new app to access it.

You can download Instagram Threads on iOS and Android.

Step 1: If you have an iPhone, open the App Store. If you’re using an Android phone, open the Play Store.

Step 2: From the App Store on your iPhone, tap the Search icon at the bottom right of your screen, tap the search bar at the top, and search for Instagram Threads. From the Play Store on your Android phone, tap the search bar at the top of the screen and search for Instagram Threads.

Step 3: Tap on the Threads app when you see it — the app icon is a white @ symbol against a black background.

Step 4: On your iPhone, tap Get to download and install Threads. On Android, tap the Install button.

How To Sign Up For Instagram Threads:

With the app now installed on your phone, it’s time to actually sign up for Instagram Threads! Here’s how to do just that.

Step 1: Open the Threads app and tap the Log in with Instagram button to sign in with your Instagram account.

Step 2: Tap the Import from Instagram button to import your profile info from Instagram.

(Alternatively, you can enter your bio, link, and profile picture manually by tapping on each icon. When you’re done, tap Next)

Step 3: Choose if you want a Public profile or a Private profile. After you choose one, tap Next.

Step 4: You’ll see a list of people you follow on Instagram. You can tap the Follow all button to follow all of them on Threads, tap the Follow button next to individual names to only follow the people you want, or tap the Next button in the upper-right corner to skip this step.

Step 5: Tap Join Threads. You have successfully join Threads.

And that’s all there is to it! With those steps completed, you have officially signed up for Instagram Threads and are ready to start using the app… Start Threadsing!

From here, using Threads is pretty much self-explanatory. The home page shows all of the Threads/posts from people you follow, while the Search page shows recommended accounts and lets you search for specific accounts.

There are also dedicated pages for composing a new Thread, seeing your notifications, and viewing your profile just like Instagram.

You can also sign up for Threads online through the web https://www.threads.net/