Hello hello, Tecnobits! 👋 Ready to learn how to expand your circle on Instagram? Well today I present to you the trick to add friends from contacts on Instagram. So don't waste time and start connecting with more people. Let's get to it!
How can I add friends from my contacts on Instagram?
- Open the Instagram app on your mobile device.
- Go to your profile by tapping your profile photo icon in the bottom right corner.
- Once you're in your profile, tap the three lines icon in the top right corner to open the menu.
- Select the »Contacts» option in the menu.
- At the top of the screen, you will see the “Connect contacts” option. Playing.
- Instagram will ask you for access to your contacts. Allow it by tapping “Allow Access” if necessary.
- After Instagram has accessed your contacts, you'll be able to see the people you have in your contact list who also have an Instagram account.
- To add friends, simply tap the “Follow” button next to the name of the person you want to add.
- Ready! You have added friends from your contacts on Instagram.
Why can't I find certain friends in my Instagram contact list?
- Some of your friends may not have their phone numbers saved on their Instagram profiles.
- If your friends' phone number doesn't exactly match the one you have saved in your contact list, they may not appear in your Instagram contact list.
- If you've allowed Instagram to access your contacts, but you still don't see certain friends, chances are they don't have an Instagram account associated with the phone number you have saved.
- If you've reviewed these factors and still can't find certain friends, it's possible that they simply don't have an Instagram account.
How can I sync my Instagram contacts with my contact list on my device?
- Open the Instagram app on your mobile device.
- Go to your profile by tapping your profile photo icon in the bottom right corner.
- Once you're in your profile, tap the three lines icon in the top right corner to open the menu.
- Select the “Settings” option in the menu.
- Scroll down and tap “Privacy” and then “Contacts.”
- Enable the “Contact Sync” option to allow Instagram to sync your contacts with your contact list on the device.
- Once the option is enabled, Instagram will start syncing your contacts automatically.
- Now you can find your friends in the “Contacts” section of Instagram.
Can I add Facebook friends to Instagram from my contacts?
- Yes, if you have friends on Facebook who also have an Instagram account, you can add them from the contacts section on Instagram.
- To do so, open the Instagram application on your mobile device and enter your profile.
- Tap the three lines icon in the top right corner to open the menu.
- Select the »Contacts» option in the menu.
- Tap the “Connect Contacts” option at the top of the screen.
- If you've given Instagram permission to access your Facebook contacts, you'll be able to see your Facebook friends who also have Instagram accounts in the contacts section.
- To add Facebook friends, simply tap the “Follow” button next to the name of the person you want to add.
How many friends can I add from my contacts on Instagram?
- There is no specific limit on the number of friends you can add from your contacts on Instagram.
- If you have a large number of contacts on your list, Instagram will show you all those who have accounts associated with the phone numbers you have saved.
- You can follow as many friends as you want, as long as they have Instagram accounts and you decide to add them.
- Remember that the quality of your interactions on the platform is more important than the number of friends you have, so choose those you are really interested in following.
What happens if I add someone from my contacts and they don't follow me back?
- When you follow someone from your Instagram contacts, that person will receive a notification that you are following them.
- Depending on the other person's privacy settings, they may not follow you back yet.
- If after a while that person does not follow you back, you can decide whether to continue maintaining the "friends" relationship on the platform.
- Remember that interactions on Instagram are reciprocal and that you are not obligated to follow someone who doesn't follow you back if you don't want to.
How can I find my friends on Instagram if I don't have their phone numbers saved?
- If you don't have your friends' phone numbers saved in your contact list, you can search for them directly on Instagram using their username or full name.
- To do this, open the Instagram app on your mobile device and tap the magnifying glass icon at the bottom of the screen to start a search.
- Type the username or full name of the person you want to find in the search field and press “Search.”
- If the person has a public account, they will appear in the search results and you can follow their profile if you wish.
How can I remove someone from my contacts on Instagram?
- Open the Instagram app on your mobile device and go to the profile of the person you want to remove from your contacts.
- Tap the “Following” button to unfollow that person. If you no longer want to keep it in your contacts, this is the way to delete it.
- After you unfollow someone, Instagram will no longer show that person in your contact list.
How can I import my contacts to Instagram from an email account?
- To import your contacts from an email account, such as Gmail or Yahoo, open the Instagram app on your mobile device and log into your profile.
- Tap the three lines icon in the upper right corner to open the menu and select the “Settings” option.
- Scroll down and tap “Privacy” and then “Contacts.”
- Select the “Sync Contacts” option and choose the email account from which you want to import your contacts.
- Instagram will ask you for permission to access your contacts in the email account. Allow it to complete the import.
- Once the process is complete, your contacts will be synchronized with the Instagram contact list and you will be able to see your friends who also have accounts on the platform.
What if I don't want Instagram to access my contacts?
- If you prefer not to allow Instagram to access your contacts, you can still find and add friends manually by searching for them by their username or full name in the app.
- Simply tap the magnifying glass icon at the bottom of the screen, type the username or full name of the person you want to find, and press “Search.”
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Until next time! Tecnobits! And remember, to add friends from your contacts on Instagram, you just have to go to the Profile tab, click the options button and select “Suggested Friends”. Now go and make new friends on Instagram!
I am Sebastián Vidal, a computer engineer passionate about technology and DIY. Furthermore, I am the creator of tecnobits.com, where I share tutorials to make technology more accessible and understandable for everyone.
