Instagram, the most popular social media platform for photos, could soon transform your fake accounts on Instagram, also known as “finstas,” into an official feature. According to information shared by Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri, the company is researching a feature called Flipside, which would turn users’ additional accounts into a full-fledged product.
Previous reports have already mentioned such a feature, but now Mosseri has confirmed that the company is starting tests. However, Mosseri also explained that although the tests will be conducted on selected users, there is no guarantee that the feature will be rolled out.
“We’re not even sure if we’ll introduce this feature on Instagram. On one hand, it’s good to create a space that is more private. On the other hand, it’s another way to reach a smaller group of audience, in addition to secondary accounts and Close Friends list. We’ll see how people react to this test, and we’ll continue to evolve,” Mosseri said in a post on Threads.
An Instagram spokesperson also told TechCrunch that users want more options for sharing content in private settings, beyond the ability to create secondary accounts and a Close Friends list on Instagram. With Flipside, users will be able to create personalized profiles with their own name, description, and photo, allowing them to share exclusive content only with a selected group of followers.
In essence, Flipside will be linked to the user’s main account, which can be accessed by scrolling down on the profile, resulting in a smooth transition to a more discreet or private aspect of the profile. This way, Instagram will also be able to verify the user, the account, and age, while ensuring privacy protection.
It is worth mentioning that many people on Instagram create fake accounts, often looking very realistic, with alternate names, descriptions, and profile pictures. Most users create such accounts either to secretly follow someone on the platform, seeing and liking their posts and stories without their knowledge, or to bypass parental supervision.
Flipside is currently being tested, and if all goes according to plan, we can expect its official introduction on Instagram soon. This could be a significant convenience for people wanting to maintain greater privacy and control over what they share on the social network.
FAQ:
1. What are “finstas” on Instagram?
“Finstas” are fake accounts on Instagram that users create to be more anonymous or to bypass parental supervision.
2. What changes does the Flipside feature bring to Instagram?
The Flipside feature transforms users’ additional accounts, known as “finstas,” into a full-fledged product. Users will be able to create personalized profiles with their own name, description, and photo, allowing them to share exclusive content only with a selected group of followers.
3. How do I access a Flipside account on Instagram?
The Flipside account will be linked to the user’s main account, which can be accessed by scrolling down on the profile.
4. Does Flipside ensure privacy protection?
Yes, Flipside enables Instagram to verify the user, account, and age while ensuring privacy protection.
Definitions:
– Fake accounts (“finstas”) – additional accounts, usually anonymous, that users create on Instagram for various purposes, such as secretly following other users without their knowledge.
– Flipside – a feature being researched by Instagram, aimed at turning fake accounts on the platform into a full-fledged product.
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