How to Access Instagram on Computer

This article shows you how to access your Instagram account using your personal computer. You can view, like, and comment on posts on the site, but cannot upload photos or access private messages.[1] X Research source

Use the Instagram website

How to Access Instagram on Computer Picture 1

Visit the Instagram website .

How to Access Instagram on Computer Picture 2

Log in. Do this by entering your Instagram username and password, then clicking 'Log in'. If you use your Facebook account to access Instagram, click 'Log in with Facebook' and follow the prompts to log in.

How to Access Instagram on Computer Picture 3

See updates page. The page updates on the Web just like it does on mobile devices. You can "like", as well as comment on photos.

How to Access Instagram on Computer Picture 4

Click ♡ . The button is in the upper right corner of the window. This step takes you to the notification page to see who has liked or commented on your photo.

How to Access Instagram on Computer Picture 5

Click on the profile icon. The icon is in the upper right corner of the window. You'll be able to view photos, interact with commenters, and delete comments you don't want to see.

You may not post or delete photos on the Web.

How to Access Instagram on Computer Picture 6

Follow or unfollow other users. To add or remove Instagram users, find their account in the search box at the top of the screen, then click their profile. Click 'Follow' to follow, or click 'Following' to unfollow the user.

Use the official app on a touchscreen computer

How to Access Instagram on Computer Picture 7

Open Windows Store and download Instagram. Search "Instagram". Select the app with the official logo, and install the app. You will receive a notification when the installation is complete.

Uploading and editing functionality in Windows 10 Instagram is only available on tablets and computers with touchscreens and rear cameras.

How to Access Instagram on Computer Picture 8

Log in to your Instagram account.

How to Access Instagram on Computer Picture 9

Post photos as if you were using a mobile device.

Use BlueStacks

How to Access Instagram on Computer Picture 10

Visit the BlueStacks website . BlueStacks App Player is a free Android emulator that allows you to run Android applications on your computer.

How to Access Instagram on Computer Picture 11

Click Download BlueStacks . The blue button is in the upper right corner of the window.

Follow the on-screen instructions to install BlueStacks on your computer.

When installing BlueStacks, select "App store access" if the option is not checked.

How to Access Instagram on Computer Picture 12

Open BlueStacks. The icon resembles four multicolored squares overlapping each other.

How to Access Instagram on Computer Picture 13

Click the "Search" button. The button has a magnifying glass in the upper left corner of the window.

How to Access Instagram on Computer Picture 14

Find the Instagram app. Type "Instagram" into the text box, then click the icon that appears.

How to Access Instagram on Computer Picture 15

Log in to BlueStacks with your Google account. After selecting the Google Play Store section, you will be instructed to log in with your Google account. You can create an account directly on BlueStacks if you don't have one, or you can log in with your existing account.

How to Access Instagram on Computer Picture 16

Download the Instagram app. Open the Instagram app page on Google Play Store. Click Install , then click Accept . Instagram will be downloaded and installed into BlueStacks.

How to Access Instagram on Computer Picture 17

Open Instagram. Click on the app on the BlueStacks home screen.

Enter the user ID and password to log in for the first time.

How to Access Instagram on Computer Picture 18

Upload photos.

Click the Camera button below the Instagram screen.

Click the "Other Files" button to the left of the shutter button in the Camera window.

Click the "Pick from Windows" option shown below the list.

Find the file on your computer that you want to upload.

How to Access Instagram on Computer Picture 19

Use Instagram effects and add captions. Once you've selected your image, you can crop and edit it just like you would when using Instagram on mobile. You can apply filters and add captions. Add a hashtag (a word or a series of consecutive letters placed after the pound sign (#)) so other users can easily search.

How to Access Instagram on Computer Picture 20

Share photo. Once you're done editing your photo, you can share it with your Instagram followers. You can also send an image to a specific user instead of sharing it with all your followers.