Threads is launched and aims to compete with Twitter. But before you too create your Threads account, there are a few things to know about how the Meta social network works. Especially the fact that it is strongly linked to Instagram.
Would you like to be one of the more than 30 million users who joined Threads in a few hours too? Before you start your new adventure, there are some things to know about Threads.
How to access Threads from France?
It’s basic, but you have to know it. At the moment, Threads is not officially launched in France, but we have a guide to access Threads from an Android smartphone or an iPhone.
On Android, you must install an APK: this is the Threads application file. As for iOS, it’s a little more complicated: you have to create an Apple account based in the United States. In both cases, fortunately, there is no need for a VPN. Finally, a version for browsers exists, but it is read-only: impossible to connect to it.
To create a Threads account, you need an Instagram account
When you launch the application, you have no choice: to access the social network, you need to connect to Instagram. If you don’t have one, you will need to create one.
Afterwards, you can retrieve all your information from Instagram to create your profile: profile photo, biography, link, etc. Subsequently, this information can of course be modified. However, it is impossible to change the identifier as well as the name displayed on his profile: they are linked to Instagram. If you want to modify these two elements, you will have to do it from Instagram. Note that the profile picture, bio, and link may be different between Threads and Instagram.
Threads also integrates certification badges and for good reason: they are simply those of Instagram. However, if your account is verified on Instagram, you will only be able to change your profile picture on Instagram.
How to auto-follow Instagram friends
Threads automatically follows everyone you already follow on Instagram. Quickly find friends. If you land on the application, some of your relatives will have already followed you.
Still, be careful with this feature, especially if there are people you follow on Instagram, but don’t like too much. We recommend you follow a few accounts you know first. Afterwards, you can automatically find your Instagram contacts from Threads. For clarification, the profiles you follow or who follows you on one do not affect the other.
Do not try to delete your Threads account: this will also delete your Instagram account
If Threads doesn’t convince you that you want to completely delete your account, be careful. Deleting your Threads profile will delete your Instagram account.
Instead, you can deactivate your profile on Threads. This means that your posts and interactions will no longer be visible on the social network, but your personal data will remain stored at Meta. Fortunately, deactivating his account has no impact on his Instagram account. On the other hand, deactivating his Instagram account results in the deactivation of his Threads account.
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