How to Create a Finsta Account for Instagram: Quick Tutorial

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Make a finsta for your more casual content

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Trying to make a finsta profile on Instagram? You can do so easily from within the Instagram app! A finsta is a second account for posting casual content for a smaller group of friends. It stands for "finstagram" or "fake instagram." It's great for posts that you want to keep private from your larger social circle. This wikiHow guide will show you how to make a finsta.

Things You Should Know

  • Go to your profile page > ≡ > Settings > Add Account to make your finsta account.
  • Make sure your username and profile photo don't reveal your identity if you want to keep it secret.
  • Set the finsta account to private so only people you approve can see your content.
Section 1 of 2:

Making a Finsta

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    It's the person icon in the bottom right of the app. This takes you to your account page.
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    It's in the top-right of the profile page. This opens a new menu with additional account options.
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    It's near the top of the additional account options menu.
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    It's near the bottom of the settings menu.
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    Make sure your username doesn't identify you if you want to keep your finsta secret!
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    You can always change your password later if needed.
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    Since your finsta is for a smaller group of people, it will be easier to add friends manually instead.
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    This will prevent other users in your contacts from following you.
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    You can skip this step or put an image that hides your identity (like a meme or animal).
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    This will mean only people you approve can follow you and see your content. To do so:
    • Tap the profile button in the bottom-right of the app.
    • Tap ≡ then Settings .
    • Tap Privacy and Security .
    • Tap the checkbox next to Private Account under "Account Privacy."
    • After this, you're done! You now have a new finsta account. You're ready to follow some friends or become Instagram famous .
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Section 2 of 2:

Why would someone make a finsta?

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    Plus, you can post things that you wouldn't want your larger social circle to see. It's not a guaranteed way to hide your content, but it's much less likely to be seen, especially if you don't use your real name. [1]

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    A Finsta is a "Fake Insta", it's commonly used for friends, family, backups, shitpost, etc, etc.. People create them for many reasons.
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