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Log into more than one account on Instagram on desktop
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Do you have multiple Instagram accounts you want to use without logging out and in repeatedly? You can add up to 5 accounts to switch between. If Instagram won't let you switch, we'll show you how to troubleshoot it. Here's how to switch between Instagram accounts on a Windows or Mac computer.

Quick Steps

  1. Log into https://instagram.com.
  2. Click Switch in the top-right corner.
  3. Enter the second account information.
  4. Check the box for Save login info.
  5. Click Log in.
  6. Click Switch to switch accounts.
Section 1 of 2:

Switching Accounts

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  1. Go to https://instagram.com in a web browser. You can use any browser to add account log-ins to your Instagram.
    • If you aren't already logged into an account, do so now.
    • Before you can switch accounts on Instagram, you must first add a second account.
  2. You'll see this next to your account username on the top-right side of the page.[1]
    • If you don't see this link, click ☰ More, and then click Switch accounts.
    • A pop-up menu will open with a login screen.
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  3. You'll need to provide the phone number, username, or email address and password to log in.
  4. If you don't do this, you'll need to enter your login details every time, and you won't be able to switch easily.
  5. This is the blue button.
    • You'll be logged into your second account.
  6. This is in the top-right corner, next to your current profile picture.
  7. When you have more than one account logged in and saved to your browser, you can easily switch between them.
    • Click Switch in the top-right corner, next to your profile picture.
    • Click the other account.
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Troubleshooting

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  1. If you're having trouble staying logged into both accounts, try signing out of all accounts first.
  2. Clear your browser cache. You may have corrupted data, and clearing your cache can help. This can be done for all websites or just the Instagram website.
  3. If you created a second account using the same login information, you must input a new password to switch. Do the following:
    • Click ☰ More.
    • Click Settings.
    • Click Accounts Center.
    • Select the second account.
    • Click Avatar to prompt the password change.
    • Click Forgot password.
    • Set a new password (or use the same as the first account).
    • Save your changes.
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Rain Kengly. Rain Kengly is a wikiHow Technology Writer. As a storytelling enthusiast with a penchant for technology, they hope to create long-lasting connections with readers from all around the globe. Rain graduated from San Francisco State University with a BA in Cinema. This article has been viewed 21,428 times.
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1. Go to https://instagram.com in a web browser.
2. Click Switch and Log into an Existing Account.
3. Enter the login information for the account you'd like to add.
4. Click Log In.
5. Click Switch again and click the account you'd like to switch to.

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