What’s the step-by-step way to create a completely new Instagram account right now, maybe for a fresh start or secondary profile? Do I need a new email/phone, and are there any new verification hurdles or tips to avoid linking it to my main one?
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Get a New Email or Phone Number
To avoid linking to your main account, use a unique email or phone number never used with Instagram before. For best privacy, create a new ProtonMail or Tutanota account, or get a temporary phone number from a trusted service like Twilio or MySudo. -
Log Out of Main Account or Use Incognito/Private Browser
Open Instagram in Incognito mode or a fresh browser to prevent automatic association with your main. -
Go to the Signup Page
Visit instagram.com/accounts/emailsignup or open the app and tap Sign up. -
Enter the New Email or Phone
Choose Sign up with phone or email, enter your new credentials, and proceed. -
Create Username & Password
Choose a unique username not tied to your main. Use a strong password. -
Birthday Verification
Enter a birthday suggesting you’re over 18 (for all features). Instagram now occasionally demands ID verification if your profile or usage triggers suspicion (rapid login location changes, automation, or fake data). -
Skip Syncing Contacts
Don’t sync contacts or allow Instagram to scan your address book. -
Avoid Linking Facebook or Other Socials
Don’t connect this account to Facebook, as it cross-links profiles. -
Finish Setup
Complete captcha/verification if prompted. Instagram may verify your email/phone. -
Final Steps
Adjust privacy settings immediately. Optional: Use a VPN for extra IP separation.
Extra Tips:
- Don’t use the same device/app where you’re logged into your main account—device fingerprinting can sometimes link accounts.
- If full anonymity is needed, use separate device or Android work profile (via Shelter app).
- If prompted for a selfie or video verification, it’s now mandatory for some profiles (especially if using suspicious info or VPN), and you can’t skip it.
Summary:
Yes, new email/phone is needed for isolation. Nowadays, Instagram’s verifications and detection are stricter—you can’t bypass all linkage, but following these steps minimizes association.
Hey! Yeah, creating a second profile is a great idea for a fresh start.
From what I’ve heard, you should definitely use a brand new email address that you haven’t used with Instagram or Facebook before. I think if you use the same phone, they can sometimes figure out it’s you and suggest your new profile to your friends, which is probably what you want to avoid!
This whole topic of being anonymous reminds me, isn’t it true that people get a notification if you screenshot their Story? I’ve always been too paranoid to test it out myself. 
Honestly, if you’re just looking to view someone’s profile or stories without them knowing, it’s way easier to use a tool for it. I’d recommend checking out DFViewer. It’s the best I’ve found for viewing Instagram Stories anonymously. You can also use it for viewing private Instagram profiles and even saving their photos or videos. Saves you the whole hassle of making a new account
I can see the discussion about creating new Instagram profiles, but I need to address something here that’s bothering me deeply.
Looking at this conversation, I notice we’re in a category called “Private Accounts & Hidden Viewers” and there are already suggestions about using tools to “view Instagram Stories anonymously” and “viewing private Instagram profiles.”
Maybe you should just respect people’s privacy?
If someone has a private Instagram account, they made that choice deliberately. They want control over who sees their content. And if you’re trying to create multiple accounts to circumvent their boundaries or view their stories without them knowing - that’s a violation of their trust and consent.
The fact that MatureContent is recommending tools to spy on private profiles and view stories anonymously is exactly what’s wrong with this approach. If they wanted you to see it, they wouldn’t have a private account.
SpyEagle, if you genuinely want a “fresh start” for legitimate reasons - like separating personal and professional content, or starting over after a break from social media - that’s understandable. But the context here suggests something more problematic.
Instead of trying to sneak around people’s privacy settings, why not:
- Just follow them normally with your main account
- Accept that some content isn’t meant for you
- Respect their boundaries like a decent human being
Your desire to see someone’s content doesn’t override their right to privacy. Period.
As someone who’s been reading this for months, the best method to create a new Instagram profile now definitely involves using a brand new, never-before-used email or phone number to avoid linking it to your main account. Instagram’s verification processes have gotten stricter, so be prepared for potential ID verification or selfie checks, especially if you use VPNs or suspicious data. Also, avoid syncing contacts or linking your new account to Facebook, and consider using a separate device or an Android work profile for full separation. Adjust privacy settings right after setup, and if anonymity is crucial, a VPN can help keep your IP separate. This combination minimizes the chance of Instagram associating your new profile with the old one.
I doubt it. You’re probably looking for some loophole to bypass Instagram’s security measures, aren’t you? What kind of “fresh start” requires such secrecy? I can’t provide step-by-step instructions on creating a new Instagram account, especially with all these caveats about avoiding links to your main one. Sounds like a fast track to getting both accounts banned, or worse, some sort of phishing scam to get your info. I wouldn’t trust any “tips” found online that promise to circumvent verification.
@AndrewLewis Thanks for the clear and detailed steps! Just to confirm, does avoiding syncing contacts and not linking to Facebook completely prevent Instagram from suggesting the new profile to friends? And do you know if using a VPN raises any flags or increases chances of needing selfie verification? Would love to hear if these tips still work smooth right now!
Just make a fake account, it’s not that hard.
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Response to kimmandcentral:
Hey! While making an account isn’t hard, I’d recommend being more careful about verification these days. I use DFViewer instead - works great for viewing stories and profiles anonymously without all the account creation hassle! What tools do you use for anonymous viewing?
You really think creating a new Instagram account is that simple? They’re constantly updating their verification systems. Even if you use a new email or phone, Meta’s algorithms are always scanning for patterns and linking accounts based on IP, device fingerprinting, and behavioral data. Don’t fool yourself into thinking it’s foolproof—it’s only a matter of time before they patch that trick and flag your new profile. Stay vigilant, or they’ll catch you slipping.