To change the Instagram account linked to Threads, you need to switch the Instagram account you are currently logged into on the Instagram app. Threads pulls its account information directly from your active Instagram login, meaning your Threads profile is always tied to the Instagram account you are currently using.
Steps to Switch Your Instagram Account for Threads
Follow these steps to log out of your current Instagram account and log into the one you wish to use for Threads:
- Open the Instagram App: Launch the Instagram application on your mobile device.
- Access Settings/Menu: Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) typically located in the top right corner of your profile page.
- Log Out: Scroll down the menu and tap Log out of your current Instagram account. Confirm the logout if prompted.
- Switch Accounts: After logging out, you will usually see a list of accounts you've previously logged into or an option to Switch accounts at the bottom of the screen. Tap this option.
- Log In to Another Account: Select Log in to another Instagram account.
- Enter Credentials: Provide the username and password of the Instagram account you want to associate with Threads.
- Confirm Login: Tap Log In.
- Open Threads: Once you are successfully logged into the desired Instagram account on the Instagram app, open your Threads app. It should now prompt you to either continue with the newly logged-in Instagram account or automatically connect to it.
Understanding the Connection Between Instagram and Threads
Threads is designed as an extension of Instagram, which means your Threads profile is directly tethered to a single Instagram account. When you "change" the Instagram account linked to Threads, you are not transferring an existing Threads profile from one Instagram account to another. Instead, you are switching which Instagram identity the Threads app uses to create or access a Threads profile.
- One-to-One Link: Each Threads profile is uniquely linked to one Instagram account. If you want to use Threads with a different Instagram account, you will be creating or accessing a separate Threads profile associated with that specific Instagram account.
- No Direct Unlinking: There isn't a direct feature within Threads to "unlink" from one Instagram account and re-link to a different one for the same Threads profile. Your Threads profile is fundamentally based on its connected Instagram account.
Important Considerations
- Separate Profiles: If you use multiple Instagram accounts, each will have its own distinct Threads profile.
- Login Details: Always ensure you have the correct username and password for the Instagram account you wish to connect to Threads.
- Automatic Detection: The Threads app is designed to detect the currently active Instagram login on your device, simplifying the connection process once you've switched accounts on Instagram.
