First, you need to actually download the app. Head to your phone's app store, type "Instagram" into the search bar, and resist the urge to click on the 50 fake knock-offs that promise "infinite likes" or "magic filters." Having accidentally downloaded "InstaLiker 3000" once, I can tell you it’s just a scam that sends you cat memes at 3 AM. Once you hit the real one, tap "Get" or "Install," and let your phone do the heavy lifting while you take a sip of coffee.
After it’s installed, open the app and you'll be greeted by a screen that looks like a login form from 2015. You have two paths: "Sign Up with Email or Phone Number" or "Sign Up with Facebook." Choosing email is like ordering a plain bagel—reliable and you know exactly what you're getting. Choosing Facebook is like ordering a deluxe combo—it syncs your info instantly, but now it knows your aunt’s birthday and your college roommate's dog's name.
