How to Log in to Instagram? Its Issues, Fixes, and More

Instagram is an American firm and was acquire by Facebook in April 2012. It is a free social media platform that is involve in sharing photos and videos. It has a wide user base and helps in connecting to a brand, celebrity, public influence, friends, family, and more. When it comes to rank, Instagram has been declare as the 6th most visit website and second among the top social media platforms. With the huge bundle of features, it has become popular among users, and the features it supports vary from short type video to live streaming and much more. People even make money on Instagram by collaborating with brands and other creators.

If you are new to Instagram or facing some critical issue while logging in then this article is for you as every detail regarding the login and its issues has been cover in detail. In addition to this, Instagram account creation has also been added for newbies. So, let us start with the procedure of creating an Instagram account, and later of which several logging issues will be discuss.

How To Create an Instagram Account?

If you are new to Instagram and willing to create an account on it then follow the below-mentioned steps religiously.

• Go to the Instagram website from here

• Click on Sign Up

• A new window will open up asking you to enter all details

After submitting the require details, your brand new Instagram account will be create and hence, now you are good to go with your newly create account.

So, this was a brief about how to create an Instagram account. And now, if you already have the account but are not able to log in then go with the forthcoming steps. I am sure you will get your issue resolve. 

How to log in to Instagram?

There are several ways of logging in to the Instagram account like you can log in through the web, mobile or web app. So, all these methods have been cover in further reading.

1. Login using an app

For the users who want to stay online on Instagram every time and are willing to log in to Instagram within a few taps. Then a mobile app can be declare a boon for such an audience. As it becomes handy when you use the app inside the mobile device. Also, if you are trying to log in through the web. It becomes hectic due to the long procedure, as you will have to go through so many steps. So, find below the steps to log in to Instagram via the Instagram app.

• First of all you will have to download the Instagram app to the mobile device, by going through the respective store i.e. if you are using android then go to Google Play Store from here. And if you are an iPhone user then go to Apple App Store from here
• Once the app is download to your device, tap over its icon to open up the app
• Now, a new window will open up, asking you to enter details like email, phone number, or username. Here you will have to enter the details which you used at the time of the creation of the account.
• Now, it is the time to enter the password (which you created at the time of account creation)
• Tap on the Login Button, to enter the Instagram dashboard.

So these were the steps to log in to Instagram using the mobile app.

2. Login using Web

When you are using Instagram on mobile through an app. It is quite rare that you will want to use it on the web but what if you are not in the reach of mobile phone or you are trying to access Instagram on someone else mobile, at that point of time you are require to login through the web for privacy purposes. Also, it is very easy to log out while using the web version of Instagram instead of its mobile version.

Find below the steps to log in to Instagram’s web version.

• Firstly open up the web browser
• Go to the Instagram Login page from here
• Now you will see a login page embedded into a box.

• Enter Phone number or username or email and password

• Click on “Log In” and now you are done with login.
• Additionally, If you have created an Instagram account using Facebook, you may click on the “Login with Facebook” and follow the instructions afterward.

After you have logged in to Instagram on someone else’s PC or mobile. Do not forget to log out from the account. Else the login status of your Instagram account will remain active on the device and anyone with that device can browse the account without any hustle.

Login using Web App

If you are willing to escape the process of opening up the web browser and then going to its address bar. Where you are suppose to enter the web address of Instagram. Then here is a solution for you- you can opt for Web App from here. By using the web app, you need not follow the whole procedure but are require to open up the web app and follow the instructions as described above. It is not difficult to log in to Instagram through a web App and follow the same steps as defined in the web section.

While downloading a Web App. It is require to take care of system requirements (which vary from PC to PC) in order to download system compatible web app. After its downloading, you may click on its icon to start browsing Instagram.

How to log in to multiple accounts on a single Instagram App?

Generally, you are not allow to have more than one account on a single app like WhatsApp. You can have only one account and it denies the possibility of another account on the same app but the same is not the case with the Instagram app. Here you are allow to have a maximum of 5 accounts simultaneously and along with switching among them in an easy way. 

Find below the steps to log in with multiple accounts on an Instagram app.

• Open the Instagram app in mobile
• Tap on your profile picture
• Click on your username
• Tap on Add Account option
• Now two options will be visible- one is to log in to existing account and the other is to Create New Account
• Tap on log in into existing account
• Tap on Switch Accounts option
• A new window will open up asking for the credentials. Enter them and get another account link to the Instagram App.

Instagram Login Issues

While logging in to Instagram if you are facing any hurdle then keep reading further as I have provided some troubleshooting to certain issues. There could be many issues but I have cover up the most encounter issues or those which are face by many users along with their solutions. So, stay tune with the reading so as to get the issue resolve.

Is the internet working?

This is the most common issue which an individual faces while browsing online. So if you are facing any issue relating to connectivity then there is a need of contacting the ISP (Internet Service Provider). Which will ensure where actually the problem persists. At your end, you may try opening up any website in the browser. If it is opening fine then you have no problem with the connectivity else there is something need to be fix for good connectivity.

Is the app updated?

This is also one of the most common issues which an individual can face while operating the Instagram App. So, in order to get rid of this issue. All you have to do is update the Instagram app to the latest version. If you are using android you should go to the Google Play store and for iPhone. You should go to the Apple App Store. Updating the app to its latest version will vanish every related bug and hence. This will promote seamless behavior of the app.

Is the browser creating the issue?

If you are trying to access Instagram on the web browser but are not able to access it. Chances are the browser is malfunctioning. In order to fix the browser issue, you should clear the temporary or cache files. After clearing the cache, your browser will be brand new and surely your hustle with Instagram will come to an end if it was directly related to the web browser.

Forgotten Username?

You may have forgotten the username because you are accessing Instagram after a longer period of time or have lost the diary where you had noted down the username, so there could be several reasons for this. But the question is what to do if you have forgotten the username.

Well, here is a simple way of recovering the username. All you have to do is ask your friend who is on your friend list to send you the username (can be located in the address bar of the browser) from your profile.

Your account is hacked?

While logging in Insta, if you are entering the right credentials but are not able to log in. Chances are your account has been hacked and as a result, either your username or email address has got change.

So, in order to tackle this, go to your email account which was link to your Instagram account. After opening the inbox search for an email from security@mail.instagram.com. This email will be regarding the modification of your email address (most probably). After opening the mail you will see revert this change option. Click on it and following which your email address will be restore and hence, you will be save from the act of hacking.

So, it was all about how you can log in to Instagram App. And while logging in what kind of issues you face. Also, a troubleshooting guide is given above, so as to resolve the related issues. Every try has been made to give clear and precise solutions to the issues.