On social media, we all wear many hats. These days, it’s not uncommon for an Instagram user to have more than one account. For example, you don’t want to be posting pictures of your cat on your business account, unless your cat is an influencer.
The good news is that Instagram doesn’t have a maximum number of accounts a user can have. So you can have an Instagram for personal use, business, your cat, cooking and whatever else.
Can I Have Unlimited Instagram Accounts?
The short answer to this question is yes, you can create as many Instagram accounts as you’d like. With that being said, there are limitations to the amount you can have logged in at once. No matter how many Instagram accounts you have, you can only be logged into five accounts at once.
How Do I Switch Between Multiple Instagram Accounts?
Once you’re logged into your accounts simultaneously, you’ll have to switch between them. Here’s how to do so.
- Head to your Profile Page
- Click on Your Username
- All of the accounts you’re logged into will show up on the screen
- Select the account you want to switch to
- You will be take to that account page
Some users prefer to log in and out manually when they have multiple accounts. This is possible, but will require you to log out every single time and log back in.
How Do I Add Another Instagram Account?
If you’d like to add another Instagram account to your app, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings and Privacy
- Scroll to the bottom
- Click on Add Account
- Choose Add Existing Account
- Log in, and you should have access to it
You can also create a new account from this menu so you don’t have to log out of your main account.
How Do I Log Out When I Have Multiple Accounts?
Here is how to remove one of your multiple Instagram accounts:
- Go to Settings and Privacy
- Scroll to the bottom
- Click on Log Out
- You will see a list of all the accounts you’re logged into
- Choose the one you’d like to log out of
- Click Log Out
- The account will be removed
Can I Add an Account Back Once I Remove It?
You can always add the account back to your profile if you change your mind. Since you can only have five logged in at once, some users may find themselves doing this regularly to mange all of their Instagram pages.
Conclusion
Simply put, you can have as many Instagram accounts as you’d like. This is a great feature for those who want to keep personal content separate from professional content. You may even create accounts for your separate interests.
