How to Post on Instagram from a Computer

Instagram is a social media platform where you can share your views, post pictures, chat and as well view other peoples post. The big question is; how do I access Instagram from my PC.

A lot of Instagram users find it difficult to access or use it from there computer because computer present the web view and in this web view, it’s difficult to post things. However, we have put together, the skills to apply in order to use Instagram from your computer without any difficulties.

Access Instagram from computer via Instagram web version

Simply go to Instagram.com and log-in to visit its web version. Trick Instagram into thinking you’re accessing it with a mobile device, even if you’re on a Mac or PC. Simply change the “User Agent” or the code that tells a website the browser and device you’re using. If you use Google Analytics to track the devices that visitors use, that’s the same information sent to Instagram.

Modern browsers have a feature that changes this information. This, in turn, lets you match the information in a mobile device and view Instagram’s mobile version. We shall enlighten you on how to manipulate this information in major browsers like Safari and Chrome.

Chrome browser

First, log in to your Instagram account through Chrome.

Next, right click on the page and select “Inspect.” A new panel filled with code should appear on the right side of your screen.

Click the tablet icon on the top-left of the panel. Your Instagram should switch to mobile view.

You can click the “+” icon on the bottom of the screen to upload a photo, add a caption and post. Once you’re satisfied with the post, click the “Share” button.

Safari

Open the Safari browser and select Preferences.

Go to the Advanced section and check “Show Develop menu in menu bar” at the bottom.

Next, open a private window on Safari. Choose “Develop” and “User Agent” then select an IOS device.

After that, log in to your Instagram account and click the camera button at the bottom of the screen. Follow the same instructions we’ve discussed from the Chrome browser to post photos from your desktop.