how to create a new instagram account

To create a new Instagram account in 2025, follow these steps:

1. Download the Instagram app from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android).
2. Open the app and tap "Create new account."
3. Enter your phone number or email address and tap Next. You will receive a verification code; enter it in the app.
4. Create a password for your new account and tap Next.
5. Enter your date of birth and tap Next.
6. Type in your full name.
7. Choose a unique username or select a suggested one.
8. Agree to Instagram's terms and policies by tapping "I agree."
9. Add a profile picture and complete any additional prompts.
10. Optionally allow notifications.

Your new Instagram account will be created, and you can then customize your profile with photos, a bio, and other details to your liking.

If the intention is to create a business account, you first create a personal account with the above steps, then switch it to a professional/business account in settings.