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Instagram Turns On Account Switching

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As expected, Instagram is rolling out multiple account switching to iOS and Android users.

One of the most-requested features is officially available after beta testing on both platforms.

Visit Instagram's profile settings to add up to five accounts to one app; find the option at the bottom of the screen, near "Clear Search History" and "Log Out." Once it's set up, tap the preferred user name at the top of the profile page to make the switch, without the hassle of logging in and out.

You'll see the corresponding profile picture appear in various places throughout the app, so you always know which account you're using. The same goes for push notifications, which highlight the matching account photo, Latergramme reported last week.

The new function is available as part of Instagram version 7.15 for iOS and Android; visit the iTunes App Store or Google Play store to download the update and start swapping between personal, private, and work accounts.

To remove an account, simply log out of that username (or all accounts) in the app's Settings.

Filtered-photo takers across the world are rejoicing over the news.

Instagram may even contribute to better time-management skills.

But what about those who only operate one photo-sharing account? Intentional or not, Instagram may have just opened the door for a slew of new accounts—created just so users (myself included) can take advantage of the new feature.

Multiple account switching is already available on Twitter's mobile app.

This article originally appeared on PCMag.com.

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