People are paying more attention to Instagram than ever before. Instagram is a visual social media platform where you can share photos and videos. Signing up and getting started on Instagram is quick and easy.

Download

Instagram is a mobile platform. Although you can also view your account on a computer, it would be best to download the app. You can download it from the app store on your phone.

Username

You can use your email address to create your Instagram account. You can also login using your Facebook account. You will need a username once you sign up. Choose a recognizable username that you will remember. People will see your username on Instagram so think before you decide.

Update

You can fill out a 150-character bio about you or your business. Be clear and concise. If you are making an Instagram account for your business, add your location and who you are as a brand. Include the products or services you offer. You can also put your website so people can visit it.

Profile picture

Instagram profile photos should be 400×400 pixels. It should be recognizable and represents you or your business. For business accounts, the best choice would be your logo. You can also import your profile picture from Facebook or Twitter.

Post

Once you set up your profile, you can make your first post. Click on the plus icon on the bottom in the middle of the screen. You have two options. You can take a photo by pressing the circle in the middle of the screen. You can also click LIBRARY on the lower left to upload a photo from your phone. You can also click VIDEO to upload a video of up to a minute.

If you choose to upload a photo, you can crop it and enhance it before posting. There are a lot of filters available if you scroll across the bottom of the app. You can add a border or change the strength of the filter by double tapping the filter. There are also several photo editing features. Hit NEXT in the upper right once you are happy with your photo or video. Add a caption and hashtags to make your post more attractive. You can also name a location and tag people.

People have different reasons for joining Instagram. Whatever your reason is, it would be best to ensure the safety and security of your account. There are various online Instagram hacker apps and sites available to almost everybody.