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    How do I make my Instagram feed feel cohesive?
    A.J. Aldana
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    A.J. Aldana is a social media specialist who has been using platforms such as Tik Tok, Instagram, and YouTube for over 5 years. A.J. has worked with brands to curate content that has garnered thousands of interactions for various social media campaigns and is passionate about contributing to innovative and trending articles on wikiHow. He holds a BS in Product Design from Stanford University.
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    If your Instagram has a theme, make sure your posts are topical and follow your theme. For example, if you're a grocery store, maybe you share grocery haul posts. If you're a business, maybe you share tips about your product. You could also apply the same filter to all of your photos to give them visual cohesion.
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    How do I delete duplicate photos?
    Community Answer
    You'll need to find and delete each duplicate photo manually. Tap the Options button after opening the photo and select "Delete" to remove it.
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    How many photos per day am I allowed to upload to Instagram?
    Community Answer
    There is no limit to how many posts you can post. Try to post no more than 4 or 5 everyday. This will space things out a little without feeling like spam.
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    How do I copy a photo from Instagram and upload it onto my phone?
    Community Answer
    You can screenshot Instagram posts and then crop out everything else but the photo.
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    How do you tag someone on Instagram?
    Community Answer
    You can tap "Tag People" while uploading an image to add people to the post. You can also open a photo you've already uploaded, tap the Options button, and then select "Tag People" to add tags.
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    Can you post on Instagram without uploading a photo?
    Community Answer
    You can't create a new post on Instagram without attaching a photo or video. You can comment on other users' posts without images.
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    Where do the photos that I saved with the ribbon icon go?
    Community Answer
    They will go to a personal 'folder' which can be accessed by clicking on your profile (bottom right icon), and the ribbon icon should be on the right under your bio.
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    How do I upload more than one picture?
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    Instagram does not have a bulk upload option, so you will need to upload each picture individually. You can use the Layout app by Instagram to create collages of multiple pictures that you can upload as a single image.
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    What do I do if Instagram crashes whenever I open the Camera tab?
    Community Answer
    The easiest fix you can try is restarting your phone. This will close any unnecessary programs and may fix the problem Instagram is having. If this doesn't fix your problem, you may need to try a factory reset to fix your phone's camera. If none of this works, Instagram may be incompatible with your device.
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    How do I divide a picture into multiple images?
    Community Answer
    You cannot do that with the Instagram app. You would need to use another photo editing app to divide your photo into multiple images.
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    Is it possible to upload pictures from my computer?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Just click on the photo icon on the Instagram website.
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    Can I post on Instagram by connecting my cell phone to a USB port?
    Community Answer
    You could just connect your USB to your computer and copy the picture to the computer and onto your phone.
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    Do I need a camera on my device to upload photos to Instagram?
    Community Answer
    You can use the Gallery option to upload images that you have stored on your device. Instagram may not open if it doesn't detect a camera on your device.
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    What icon do I use to like a post?
    Community Answer
    To like a post, press the heart button. There's also a second heart button on the top row (or bottom row if you're on mobile) that has notifications such as who's following you and more.
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    There are two accounts for the same business with slightly different names. I am unable to locate the password to get rid of one. What can I do?
    Community Answer
    Do you have the phone number or email address of either of them? When you click "Forgot password" on the home page you have to enter one of those in if you want to access your account. But if not, there's nothing you can do. If you can't do anything, the best thing is to just forget about it; as people will forget eventually and move on.
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    When is the best time to upload a photo to Instagram?
    Community Answer
    There isn't really a "best time" to post something. You can upload a photo at any time you want, as long as your account is not disabled or banned.
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    Will a user get mad or annoyed by me if I comment on every post they make?
    Community Answer
    It depends on what exactly you're commenting and who the person is. If you're posting nonsensical/spam comments, they might get annoyed. If it's meaningful and helpful compliments, they might be flattered and be happy you said nice things to them. But if they get upset about you no matter how helpful your comments are, just ignore them. They aren't worth your time if they dislike you. Some people disable comments on their posts to prevent others from replying to them.
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    Can I post a photo to someone else's page?
    Community Answer
    No, you can't. You can't post photos anywhere except your own profile. You can comment with emojis.
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    Why can't I post a comment on someone's Instagram post?
    Community Answer
    Either you are restricted by the account holder, your account is shadow-banned, or the uploader has disabled the ability to comment on their posts.
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