Threads has been the biggest thing on the Internet this month. The text-based social media platform owned by Meta is one of the better alternatives to Twitter. To sign up for Threads, all you need is an Instagram account. But what should you do once you’ve made a Threads profile? Look for your friends, of course! In this article, we bring you the top 4 ways to find and follow your Instagram friends on Threads.
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Find Instagram friends while setting up Threads
While setting up your Threads profile, the app gives you the option to follow all the people that you are currently following on your Instagram account. This list only consists of the people who have made a Threads profile. You can scroll through the list and follow any account you want. This list does not display your followers on Instagram but the people that you follow on there. You can also choose to follow all the accounts at once.
Find Instagram friends on Threads from Settings
If you forgot to follow your Instagram contacts while setting up your Threads profile, you can always do it later from your profile settings. Here’s how.
Step 1: Launch the Threads app and hit the profile icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Tap the hamburger menu icon at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Select Follow and invite friends.
Step 4: Select Follow accounts from Instagram.
Step 5: You will be presented with a list of people you follow on Instagram that also have a Threads account. Scroll through this list and follow the people you want.
Find Instagram friends on Threads from your following tab
Step 1: Launch the Threads app and hit the profile icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Tap on followers and switch to the following tab.
Step 3: Tap on See all.
Step 4: You will be able to see the people you follow on Instagram that also have a Threads account.
Step 5: Hit the follow icon next to the profile you want to follow on Threads. Or simply select Follow all to follow all of the profiles at once.
Search a contact’s Instagram handle on Threads
Since you need an Instagram account to make a Threads profile, your Threads username is the same as your Instagram username. If you know someone from Instagram that you want to connect with on Threads, simply hit the search icon in the bottom menu and look up their Instagram username. If the user has a Threads profile, it will show up in search results.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my Instagram contacts on Threads?
To find your Instagram contacts on Threads, go to Profile>Menu>Follow and invite friends>Follow accounts from Instagram or Profile>Followers>Following>See all.
How do I search for a profile on Threads?
To search for a profile on Threads, hit the search icon at the bottom menu and type the username of the profile you are looking for.
What is my Threads username?
Your Threads username is the same as your Instagram handle.
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Conclusion
This is how you can find and follow your Instagram friends on Threads. If you don’t want to use your Instagram account to make a Threads profile, check out this article for a quick workaround. Once you make a Threads profile without linking your main Instagram account, the only way to find your contacts is by manually searching for them using their Instagram username.
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