How to sign up on Threads? Here’s an easy step-by-step guide

Meta swiftly released its Twitter rival platform called Threads and it was well-received by users as it became fastest online platform to cross over 100 million users in merely 5 days.

Meta noted that this new social media platform is dedicated to “sharing text updates and joining public conversations.” Although it is largely built on the basics of Twitter, however, it differs from the Musk-led platform. For instance, it supports up to 500 characters in comparison to Twitter’s 280-character-limit. It is not, as of now, available on web – is available on Android and iOS.

How to sign up on Threads?

• Install the “Threads, an Instagram app” from App Store or Play Store.
• On the login screen, choose the option to log in with your Instagram account.
• If an user doesn't see his or her Instagram account listed, make sure that the user is logged into Instagram on the device and then relaunch the Threads app.
• Once the user has selected an Instagram account, the user will be prompted to customize the Threads profile.
• User's username will be automatically imported from his or her Instagram account.
• Optionally, one can add a bio or a custom link to one's Threads profile.
• Alternatively, one can tap the "Import from Instagram" button to import profile data from Instagram.

FAQs

Q1. I'm logged into Instagram, but I don't see Threads on my app. What to do now?
A1. Threads comes as a standalone app. Therefore, you need to download it from App Store or Play Store, depending upon what you use – iOS or Android.

Q2. I am verified on Instagram. Do I need to pay extra for Threads?
A2. No, you don’t have to pay anything extra to Meta if you are already verified, as of now.