How to Find an Instagram Account Using a Phone Number: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to find an Instagram account with a phone number by syncing your contacts and using Instagram's Discover People feature.
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To find an Instagram account with a phone number, ensure the person's number is saved in your phone contacts. Next, go to your Instagram app, access the profile section, tap on the hamburger menu (three lines) at the top right, and select Discover People. Here, go to Contacts on the Connect Contacts screen and allow Instagram to access your contacts. If the person has their phone number linked to their Instagram, their profile should appear in the suggestions.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I find someone on Instagram using only their phone number? Yes, if the person has linked their phone number to their Instagram account and you have their number saved in your contacts, Instagram's Discover People feature can help you find their profile.
- What steps do I take to allow Instagram access to my contacts? Open Instagram, go to your profile, tap the hamburger menu, select Discover People, then tap Contacts on the Connect Contacts screen, and grant Instagram permission to access your phone contacts.
- Will everyone with a linked phone number appear in Discover People suggestions? No, only those who have linked their phone number and allowed it to be discoverable through Instagram, as well as those saved in your contacts, will appear in suggestions.