How To Switch Between Threads Accounts

Here's how to switch between your Threads accounts.

Ian Spiller

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Threads, the app that has taken the world by storm, boasts an astonishing 70 million account sign-ups within just 2 days of its launch. In this piece, we’ll present a comprehensive guide on seamlessly switching between accounts within the app, especially for those users who maintain multiple accounts.

While Threads requires linking your accounts through Instagram and doesn’t support login via other platforms, such as Gmail or Facebook, we will demonstrate how to navigate between two live Instagram accounts effortlessly in Threads.

Can You Have Multiple Threads Accounts?

Users are curious whether they can navigate between multiple accounts on Threads, similar to how they can on Instagram. The answer to this question is yes. Users have the ability to have multiple Threads accounts, allowing them to switch between different profiles as desired.

Switching Accounts in Threads

When switching accounts in Threads, you have two options at your disposal. The first method involves utilizing the Threads app to navigate multiple profiles seamlessly. Although the app doesn’t provide a dedicated profile-switching feature, you can effortlessly switch by logging out of your current account and into another one. This process takes just a few seconds, allowing you to transition between accounts within Threads swiftly.

You can also decide to change accounts through the Instagram app. Using the Instagram app, and you can easily browse and manage your various profiles, allowing you to explore and interact with your several accounts while using Threads. To switch accounts in Threads, follow these simple steps:

1. Launch the Threads app on your phone and locate the profile icon in the bottom-right corner.
2. Next, tap the menu button, represented by two horizontal lines, located in the top-right corner.
3. From the menu options, select the “Log out” option.
4. Confirm your action by tapping the “Log out” button on the popup window.
5. On the login page, tap the “Switch accounts” button.
6. Select the desired account you wish to log in with.

Navigating Threads Profiles Via Instagram

While switching between different profiles in Threads without logging out may not be possible, there is an alternative method to view profiles using your linked Instagram account. By following these steps, you can temporarily access another account’s profile:

1. Launch the Instagram app on your phone and locate the profile icon in the bottom-right corner.
2. Select the desired account and tap the arrow next to your profile name.
3. Once on the chosen account, tap your Threads ID and select the “View Threads profile” option.
4. This will open the new profile within Threads, providing a snapshot of their Threads presence.