How to switch between two different accounts on Threads | 91mobiles.com

If you have installed Meta’s latest app, Threads and are wondering how to switch between multiple accounts, then you are in the right place. It can be a bit of a hassle to find the profile switcher within Threads and therefore in this article, we have laid out a step-by-step procedure on how to use another account within the app.

How to switch accounts in Threads app

As of now, there’s no button or menu to switch between multiple accounts on the Threads app.

Unlike Instagram which allows you to swap accounts in an instant, users on Threads for now will need to log out from their current account and log in or add the other account from the start screen. If you’re unsure how to do that, below are the steps for the same.

Follow the above-mentioned procedure to switch back to the original account. This works on both Android and iOS apps.

Alternate ways to switch between Threads accounts

As stated above, there is no dedicated way to switch between Threads accounts. To use multiple accounts on the same device, users will have to log out of their current account and log in to the other account, just like the traditional way.

Adam Mosseri, Instagram’s Head himself conveyed through a post on Threads that many missing features are being worked upon. Although he didn’t outrightly mention a profile-switching option being a top priority, it is safe to assume that the option may debut sometime in the future.

FAQs

1. Can I use multiple accounts on Threads?

Yes, upon installing the Threads app for the first app on your mobile phone, you will find all your Instagram accounts on the start screen as the app automatically syncs the accounts from the Instagram app. Simply tap an account you wish to use Threads with.

2. How to add a new Threads account in the app?

To add a new Threads account, you will have to first create or log in to an account on the Instagram app. Once that’s done, head back to Threads and select the account to start using it.

Do note that you must have an Instagram account to use Threads.

3. Can I use Threads on the desktop?

No, as of now Threads can only be used on Android mobile phones and iPhones. The text-based social media platform doesn’t have any desktop or web support for the time being.