How to View Your Instagram Profile as Someone Else

Mehvish Mushtaq is a computer engineer by degree. Her love for Android and gadgets led her to develop the first Android app for Kashmir. Known as Dial Kashmir, she won the prestigious Nari Shakti award from the President of India. She has been writing about technology for 6+ years and her favorite categories include how-to guides, explainers, tips and tricks for Android, iOS/iPadOS, social media, and web apps.

In this method, you need to access the Instagram website from a browser, sign out of your account, or use incognito mode. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:OpenInstagramin incognito mode or sign out of your account on the browser. Then, typeInstagram.com/username, where username is your Instagram username.

Step 2:To find your username, open yourInstagram profilein the app and look for thetext at the top-left corner. That is your username.

Note: The text below your profile picture is your name and not the username. Copy or remember this username and write it after Instagram.com/ in a browser. Check the second screenshot. That’s how my profile looks in a browser and without signing in.

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Method 2: By Creating a Second Account

While the above method is easy and works well, another way is to create a second Instagram account using a different email address. But remember not to follow your original account. Then, add the second account to the Instagram app. Now, whenever you want to view your profile as someone else, simply switch to this account.

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Last updated on 29 May, 2024

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