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Can I transfer Instagram info to a Thread account?

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As a social media user or influencer, you may wonder whether you can transfer your Instagram info to a Thread account.

Threads is a new social media platform by Meta, gaining followers rapidly. The platform was marketed as an alternative to Twitter, and you can sign in on Threads with your Instagram account.

However, the question remains: How much Instagram info can you transfer to Threads? In this article, we’ll deal with this question.


Relation between Threads and Instagram

Both apps are from the house of Meta, so to offer seamless integration, Meta has devised that you will have first to make an account on Instagram, and then with that ID, you can sign in on Threads.

Moreover, once you have made an account on Threads, you can deactivate but not delete it. If you want to delete your Threads account, you will have to simultaneously delete your Instagram account.

The relationship between both apps is peculiar but can very well be helpful for those who want to maintain a presence on both platforms.

Also read: How is Threads different from Instagram?


What Instagram info can I transfer to Threads?

When you first make a profile on Threads, the platform will prompt you to import your Instagram information. You can either choose to accept the request or skip it entirely. Remember that you can always go back and import your information from Instagram anytime.

The first Instagram info you transfer to Threads is your email or phone number and other information, without which it is virtually to sign in on Threads.

Next, your Instagram username, bio, profile picture and followers will be available on Threads, although you can select your followers to follow or those to whom you want to invite.

Here’s how to invite your friends and followers on Threads:

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  • Open Threads and then tap on the two horizontal lines button at the top right of the screen.
  • Next, tap on Follow and Invite friends.
  • After that, tap on Instagram friends and then tap on follow in front of each name.

If that friend is not on Threads, this process will pre-follow that person. If that person creates an account on Threads, you will automatically follow him.

In conclusion, as Instagram and Threads are integrated, you can transfer a few bits of your Instagram info to Threads, including your account name, status, profile picture, and followers.

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Kumar Hemant

Kumar Hemant

Deputy Editor at Candid.Technology. Hemant writes at the intersection of tech and culture and has a keen interest in science, social issues and international relations. You can contact him here: kumarhemant@pm.me

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