Thanks for joining today’s session on the basics of Instagram. We walked through what Instagram is, how to set up your account, post photos and stories, add highlights, and follow accounts so your feed reflects what you care about.

Key Takeaways and Next Steps

Understand Instagram’s Core Features

Instagram is a visual platform where you share posts (photos/videos with optional captions), stories (last 24 hours unless saved), and send DMs (private messages). You can mention people with @username and tag friends in photos.

Get Set Up Confidently

Download the app on your phone or tablet, ensure you’re online, and sign up with an email or phone number not used before. Create a secure password and a memorable username, you can change it later. Stuck? Try a username generator.

Post with Ease

To post, select a photo/video from your device (or take one), add a caption, tag people, and (if you like) apply filters. Remember: you can undo changes if you don’t like them, experiment and have fun.

Use Stories and Highlights Wisely

Stories disappear after 24 hours but are archived automatically for you. To keep a favorite story visible on your profile, add it to Highlights (tap your profile, then the “+” under Highlights).

Curate Your Feed (Control What You See)

Find accounts using the Search/Explore (magnifying glass) and follow topics you enjoy. If Instagram shows unrelated posts, tap the three dots on a post and choose “Not interested.” Do this a few times and Instagram will learn your preferences so your feed becomes more relevant.