Instagram: How to Add Your Pronouns to Your Profile

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Instagram recently added a field to users’ profiles that allows them to share their pronouns with the community. Our guide will show you how to do this.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Instagram application on iOS.

Step 1: On your Instagram profile, tap “Edit Profile.”



Screenshot of an Instagram profile with a red arrow pointing at the Edit Profile button

Step 2: Tap “Pronouns.”



Screenshot of Instagram's Edit Profile screen with a red arrow pointing at the Pronouns option

Step 3: Type one of your desired pronouns.



Screenshot of Instagram's Pronouns screen. The app is waiting for the user to type a pronoun.

Step 4: Tap the pronoun in the search results that appear.



Screenshot of Instagram's Pronouns screen with a red arrow pointing at the pronoun She

Step 5 (optional): Repeat Steps 3-4 to add up to four pronouns to your profile.


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