Threads, the Twitter alternative has received a lot of attention with more than 10 million+ signups and users need to signup using their Instagram account. Threads is available as a mobile only app with users only able to access from this Android device or iOS device.
With all these limitations Threads still rules the social media platforms and many users are looking for ways to create Threads account without Instagram. This article covers whether it is possible to create a Threads account without Instagram account.
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How can you use Threads?
Threads is now available in more than 100 countries on the Apple and Google Android app stores. You can view your Threads profile and posts from web browser but the ability to signup and create posts are not yet available.
Threads, designed by the Instagram team provides users with a unified experience. Simply log in to Threads with your Instagram account and start using Threads. It has many features like Twitter but still misses multiple features from Twitter. Threads automatically picks your username and verification status from your Instagram account.
Provided the close connection between Threads and Instagram account creation and termination can only be done via Instagram account.
Can you use Threads Without Instagram?
Threads account can only be created by Instagram users. So if you don’t have a Instagram account, you must first create an Instagram account. If you don’t wish to use your Instagram account for your Threads you can create a new Instagram account and create Threads account using that account.
This way you have multiple benefits like
- You can have a different username than your Instagram account
- If you wish to delete your Threads account in future your Instagram account will remain intact
- You can have different set of audiences for Instagram and Threads
Also read: Instagram Threads app launched Let’s see How it Works
Conclusion
This article discusses the possibility of using Threads without an Instagram account. As Threads is an extension of Instagram and requires an active Instagram account. If you do not have an Instagram account, you will not be able to use Threads.
Hope this article provides good idea about how to use Threads without Instagram. Leave below a comment if you have any questions.
