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Using Instagram can be confusing sometimes, especially when you're new to the app. Following people is a major part of the site, and can become hard if you just joined. Luckily, this wikiHow teaches you how to follow friends, celebrities, and organizations on Instagram.
Steps
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1Open the Instagram app by tapping the icon on your phone. The icon looks like a camera and should say “Instagram” underneath it.
- If prompted, select your Instagram account and log in.
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2Open the search tab by tapping the magnifying glass at the bottom of the screen.Advertisement
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3In the search bar at the top of the screen, type the name of the person or organization you want to follow.
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4Tap the name of the user you want to follow.
- If the user you’re looking for doesn’t show up, ask them what their Instagram username is.
- If you want to follow a celebrity or organization but can't find their account, try searching for their Instagram username on Google.
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5Tap the "Follow" button at the top of the screen.
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6Follow additional users on Instagram from your Facebook friends and Contacts.
- Select your profile by tapping the button shaped like a person at the bottom-right of the screen.
- Tap the “⋮” at the top right of the page to open more options.
- Under “Follow People,” tap “Facebook Friends” to follow users from your Facebook friends, and tap “Contacts” to follow users from your phone’s contact list.
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow can I follow people with a private account?
Community AnswerYou will have to send a request and wait for them to respond. You'll know they accepted your request when you can see their posts. -
QuestionCan my followers see who I am following?Community AnswerYes they can. If your account is public, anyone can see who you are following.
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QuestionCan the person I follow text me?
Community AnswerYes, anyone on Instagram can contact anyone. You don't need to follow them and they don't need to follow you to text you.
About This Article
1. Open the Instagram app.
2. Tap on the search tab (magnifying glass).
3. Type the name or username of the person you want to follow.
4. Tap the result that matches who you’re looking for.
5. Press the “Follow” button.
