What is Instagram web? And how you can use Instagram on a web browser?

Using Instagram on the app is better than using it on a web browser because the Instagram web has fewer features than the app. Most of the people use the Instagram app instead of the Instagram web. Because the app interface is easy to understand and good in UI design. You can access more features by using the Instagram app. But if you want to use Instagram and post photos or videos for your followers by using your desktop then you can do it. You can access many features on the Instagram web. You can post your photos, videos and like someone posts, comments on someone post, watch your following story but you can’t upload a story.
What is Instagram web?
When you use Instagram on your web browser, the desktop version of an Instagram website is known as the Instagram web. The site is incomplete but you can access some features and some not.
How can we access Instagram on the web?
To access the Instagram web on your desktop follow the steps down below:-
- Open your desktop and go to your browsers.
- And search Instagram and visit its official site.
- Log in to your account, if you have not then create a new account.
- You can access some features or some not.
Functions of Instagram web
#House Shaped icon
This is your home feed, You can see your followings post here.
#Paperplane icon
This is your private messages area you can read your messages or reply others by here.
#Plus icon
By clicking here you can create a new post and you can post photos or videos on your profile.
#Compass icon
You can explore more posts globally related to your followings or search and more.
#Heart shaped icon
You can see your notification by clicking here. When anyone likes your post, comment on your post or follow you then you can see the notification here. You can also call this to your activity area.
How to post on Instagram from PC?
If you are using Instagram on your pc and want to upload a post on your Instagram profile through desktop or Instagram web then you can do it. Follow the steps below to learn about how to post on Instagram from PC?
- Open your desktop browser.
- Visit the Instagram official website.
- Log in with your credentials.
- Click on the plus(+) icon to upload a post.
- Choose the photos or videos you want to upload.
- Fill the caption or tag if you want.
- Click on the share button.
- And done your post is posted.
How Instagram web is different from the Instagram app?
The Instagram web is not different from the Instagram app. Both look the same but the Instagram website is incomplete and you can’t post a story on your Instagram account by using the Instagram website but you can watch it. If you want to upload a story then you have to use the Instagram app.
Why is the Instagram website is incomplete?
The main reason for Instagram website incompletion is public and users. On desktop, the user’s quantity is very less than a mobile app. That’s why the website is incomplete.
How to access all features and watch reels on Instagram using a desktop?
If you want to use full access to Instagram like uploading a story and watching reels and much more like a mobile app then you can download the Instagram app on your desktop and use all features on your PC. To download an Instagram app on your PC then follow the steps down below:-
- Click on your search option on your desktop.
- And search the Microsoft Store and open it.
- Search Instagram on the search bar.
- Click on the GET option to download.
- And done.
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Final Words
Now if you want to use Instagram while sitting on your pc then you can do it. You can use any method to use Instagram on your desktop like you can download the Instagram app on your pc or you can also use the Instagram web version.