How do you create a second account on Instagram?

Want to create a second Instagram account? There can be many reasons to have an additional account on Instagram. Perhaps you want to keep your business and personal life separate, or you want an anonymous account to scroll through Instagram undisturbed. Fortunately, Instagram makes it easy to manage multiple accounts without having to log out and log back in each time.

In this guide, we explain step by step how to create a second account, how to easily switch between accounts and how to use Instagram anonymously. We also discuss the benefits of an additional account and how best to protect your privacy.

1. Why create a second Instagram account?

A second Instagram account can be useful for several reasons. Whether you need a professional account, want to keep your private life separate or want to use Instagram anonymously, an additional account offers many benefits.

Business use

If you are an entrepreneur, freelancer or manage a brand, it is important to have a professional Instagram account. With it, you can:

• Keeping your business content separate from your personal posts.
• Gain access to business features such as statistics and advertising opportunities.
• Maintain a professional appearance without having private photos or posts affect your branding.

Private use

Some people want to create a separate private account for friends and family, while keeping their main page more open to a wider audience. An additional account can be useful if you:

• Want to share personal photos and updates only with a limited group.
• Want a private account without strangers in your follower list.
• Want a separate Instagram feed for specific interests, such as sports, hobbies or family.

Anonymous browsing

Want to use Instagram without others knowing that you are viewing their profiles or interacting with certain content? Then an anonymous account can be a smart solution. This allows you to:

• Using Instagram without your real name or profile picture.
• View profiles and stories without linking your main account.
• Store and follow content without it being visible to people who know you.

Theme accounts

In addition to business and personal use, many people also create an additional Instagram account for specific interests. Consider:

• Photography accounts: Where you share only your best photos.
• Meme pages: For funny content and viral posts.
• Fan pages: Where you post content about your favorite artist, sports team or hobby.
• Inspirational or motivational walls: Where you share quotes or lifestyle tips, for example.

Whatever your reason, a second Instagram account can help better organize your online presence and ensure your privacy. In the following sections, we explain how to easily create an additional account and how to browse Instagram anonymously.

2. How do you create a second Instagram account?

Creating a second Instagram account is easy and can be done directly through the Instagram app on your smartphone. You can create an additional account with a new email address or phone number, or add an existing account and easily switch between multiple accounts. Below we explain step by step how to do this.

2.1 Through the Instagram app (iOS & Android)

Instagram has a built-in feature that allows you to manage multiple accounts without logging out and logging in again each time. Follow these steps to add a new account through the Instagram app:

1. Open the Instagram app on your smartphone (iOS or Android).
2. Go to your profile by tapping your profile picture at the bottom right.
3. Tap the menu (three dashes in the upper right corner) to open settings.
4. Choose “Settings and privacy” from the menu.
5. Scroll down and tap “Add Account.”
6. You now get two options:
   • Create new account: Choose this option if you want to register a completely new Instagram account.
   • Add existing account: Choose this option if you already have a second account and want to easily manage it within the same app.
7. When you create a new account, you need to set up a username and password. Instagram will ask you if you want to use an email address or phone number for verification.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your registration and your new account is ready to use!

Once you have created the account, you can easily switch between accounts by tapping your username at the top of your profile and selecting the desired account.

2.2 Using an existing email address or phone number

Each Instagram account must be associated with a unique email address or phone number. This means you must use a different contact method when creating a second account. Here are your options:

• Use a different email address: Do you have multiple email addresses? Then you can use one of your other addresses to register a new Instagram account.
• Use a different phone number: Instagram also lets you register with a phone number. If you don’t have an additional email address, you can link your second account to a new or temporary phone number.
• Use a temporary email address: Don’t want to create a new e-mail address? Then you can use a temporary e-mail service such as Temp Mail or Mailinator. This can be useful if you want to create an anonymous account.

Please note that you will need a working email address or phone number to verify and restore your account if you ever forget your password.

2.3 Multiple accounts on one email address

Instagram does not support multiple accounts on the exact same email address. Each account must have a unique contact information. Still, you can manage multiple accounts within the same Instagram app without logging in and out all the time.

• Switching between accounts: Once you have created a second account, you can easily switch between your accounts through your profile settings.
• Notifications for multiple accounts: You receive notifications from both accounts in the Instagram app, but you can set which notifications you want to receive or not receive for each account.
• Linked accounts: Although your email address must be unique, you can link Instagram accounts by managing them in the same app. This makes it easy to quickly switch between different profiles.

Want to keep your accounts completely separate? Then it’s smart to use a separate email address and password for each account.

By following these steps, you can easily create and manage a second Instagram account, whether you want a business, private or anonymous account.

3. How can you browse anonymously on Instagram?

Many people wonder how anonymous they actually are on Instagram. When you view a profile, view a story or like a post, you often leave digital traces behind. Here’s what you need to know about anonymous browsing on Instagram and what others can or cannot see.

What can others see when you view their profiles?

• Instagram does not let users know who visited their profile. This means you can view an account multiple times without the owner knowing.
• There are no notifications for profile visits, but if you interact with an account (such as liking a post or viewing a story), the owner can see.

What happens when you view an Instagram Story?

• When you view a story, your account name will be visible in the list of viewers. This is true even if the story is public and you are not following the person.
• There are ways to view stories anonymously:
  • Airplane mode trick: Load the story, put your phone on airplane mode and view the story without being visible.
  • External tools: There are websites and apps that allow you to view stories without using your Instagram account.
  • Second account: Use another account to view stories without showing your main account.

Can you scroll through someone’s posts anonymously?

Yes, you can scroll through someone’s feed without their knowledge, as long as you don’t interact. But once you:

• Liking a post
• Posting a comment
• Save a message

… then the owner can see that though.

What happens if you accidentally like a post?

• If you accidentally like a post and immediately delete the like, the owner may still get a notification.
• If it’s a private account and you delete the like before the person opens Instagram, they probably won’t see the notification.

How do you browse anonymously on Instagram?

• Use your browser’s incognito mode when visiting Instagram via the website. This prevents you from being logged in and limits tracking.
• Log out of your account and view public profiles without being logged in. This only works for accounts that are not set to private.
• Use a second account without identifiable data if you want to browse Instagram anonymously on a regular basis.

By following these tips, you can use Instagram without always being visible to others. However, if you want to remain completely anonymous, it is important to avoid interactions such as likes and comments!

4. How do you switch between multiple Instagram accounts?

Do you have multiple Instagram accounts and want to be able to quickly switch between your profiles? Instagram has a handy feature that lets you manage up to five accounts at once in the app without having to log out and log back in each time. This is ideal if you have a business and a private account, or if you use an additional account for anonymous browsing.

Step-by-step instructions to switch between accounts

1. Open the Instagram app on your smartphone (iOS or Android).
2. Go to your profile by tapping your profile picture at the bottom right.
3. Tap your username at the top of the screen.
4. A list of your linked accounts appears. Select the account you want to switch to.
5. You are now automatically switched to the chosen account and can immediately post, view messages or interact.

You can repeat these steps to easily switch back and forth between your accounts.

How do you add additional accounts for easy switching?

If you have not yet added an additional account, you can do so by:

1. Open your profile and go to settings.
2. Scroll down and tap “Add Account.”
3. To choose “Add existing account” if you already have a second account, or “Create new account” if you want to create an entirely new profile.
4. Once you have added the account, you can switch between accounts with a single tap from the profile page.

How many Instagram accounts can you manage at once?

Instagram allows you to manage up to five accounts simultaneously within the same app. This means you can effortlessly switch between different profiles without logging in every time.

Do you want to manage more than five accounts? Then you can:

• Log out of an existing account to add a new account.
• Using a separate Instagram app on a second device (for example, on a tablet or another phone).
• Using a browser to open additional accounts without being registered in the app.

Do you receive notifications from all accounts at once?

Yes, Instagram provides notifications from all linked accounts within the same app. You will receive notifications for:

• Likes and comments
• Followers and DMs
• Requests and notifications from Instagram itself

Want to customize notifications per account? You can do this through Settings > Notifications, where you can determine per account which notifications you want to receive and which you don’t.

With these handy features, managing multiple Instagram accounts becomes easy and efficient.

5. How can you tell if someone has multiple Instagram accounts?

Instagram does not show by default whether someone has multiple accounts, but there are some ways to find out:

• Look for similar usernames: Many people who have multiple accounts use variations of their name or brand name, for example, name123 and name_official.
• Check the “Suggestions for you” section: Sometimes Instagram suggests accounts that may be linked to a person, such as through shared contacts or email address matches.
• Watch their followers and follower behavior: If a user has a second account, there may be overlapping followers or noticeable interaction between the two accounts.
• Check linked accounts in DMs: When someone creates a new Instagram account with a linked phone number or email address, Instagram may suggest this account in the message list.

While these methods can provide clues, it is still difficult to say for sure whether someone is managing multiple Instagram accounts unless that person self-identifies.

6. Can I create a second Instagram account without a new email address?

No, Instagram requires each account to be associated with a unique email address or phone number. This means you cannot register two accounts on the exact same email address. However, there are some ways around this:

• Use a temporary email address: Websites such as Temp Mail, Mailinator or 10 Minute Mail generate temporary email addresses that you can use to create a new Instagram account.
• Use an alias of your existing e-mail address: Some email providers, such as Gmail, let you create an alias by adding a dot in your existing email address (e.g. jouwnaam@gmail.com and jouw.naam@gmail.com are recognized as unique by Instagram).
• Use a second phone number: You can use another phone number instead of an e-mail address to register an account.

Although Instagram requires your email address to create a new account, once you create it, you can limit its visibility through the privacy settings.

7. How do I delete a second Instagram account?

Want to delete a second Instagram account? You have two options: permanently delete or temporarily deactivate.

Permanent deletion of an Instagram account

If you want to delete your account completely, follow these steps:

1. Open the Instagram website in a browser (this cannot be done through the app).
2. Go to the page Delete your account.
3. Log in to the account you want to delete.
4. Choose a reason why you want to delete the account.
5. Confirm your choice by re-entering your password and click “Delete my account permanently.”

Please note that once your account is deleted, all photos, videos, posts and followers disappear permanently. This cannot be undone.

Temporary deactivation of an Instagram account

If you prefer to pause your account without deleting it completely, you can temporarily deactivate it:

1. Access Instagram through a browser (temporary deactivation cannot be done through the app).
2. Go to Your Profile > Edit Profile.
3. Scroll down and click on “Temporarily deactivate my account.”
4. Choose a reason and enter your password to confirm.
5. Click on “Temporarily deactivate account.”

Your account will then be hidden until you log back in. This is useful if you want to take a break without losing your followers, photos and posts.

8. Conclusion

Creating a second Instagram account is easy and offers many benefits, including:
✅ Separating work and personal life
✅ Browsing and interacting anonymously
✅ Managing multiple brands or interests

Instagram’s built-in functionality allows you to manage up to five accounts without logging in and out each time. This makes using multiple profiles easy and efficient.

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