How does Instagram work? How to use the platform

Instagram has gained a lot of popularity in recent years. The younger generation in particular has moved away from Facebook and is now more oriented towards Twitter and Instagram. The platform is primarily about sharing content through images and videos.

How does Instagram work? Use through the app

Instagram is preferably used through the app for Android and iOS. You can also use Instagram through the browser, but there the platform is paradoxically limited in functionality.

1. First, go to the appropriate store on the mobile device, download and install the app.
2. Then open the app and can immediately create a new profile.
3. Shortly after the setup, you are in the midst of the interface of Instagram, the so-called newsfeed.
4. Now you can search for friends or people you want to follow.
5. By subscribing to another profile, you will now get constant updates about new content on your home screen.

Upload your own content

1. To upload your own photo, you can tap the [+] icon in the bottom center of the screen.
2. Anschließend werden Sie zu Ihrer Galerie oder Kamera geleitet und können ein Foto hochladen.
3. Dieses versehen Sie noch mit entsprechenden Hashtags und posten es auf Ihrer Seite.