Is Instagram Free To Use?

[Tilly2]

I am trying to find out if I can send photos and videos on Instagram free of charge. The websit doesn't make it clear.

I use Whatsapp but a friend of mine doesn't use it, she uses Instagram.

Thank you.

[Tilly2]

Anyone use Instagram?

[hc4361]

Yes, it's free

[Zacs-Master]

Yep me. But it’s not primarily for ‘sending’ pictures. More ‘sharing’.

[Tilly2]

Thank you both.

[Prudie]

I use it only because my daughter set it up for me - but it's not private Tilly. I put some pictures of my cats up and soon got followed by at least 9 cat weirdos :-)

[Prudie]

PS I find it quite complicated so that ^ may be because I haven't put the settings in properly.

[Tilly2]

I'll stay away then, Prudie. Thank you for that.

[Zacs-Master]

Flickr is a bit more ‘grown up’.

[hc4361]

You can make your account private.

[Tilly2]

Ok, forget Instagram. How do I send a video via Yahoo email when it gives me a message that the file is too big to send?

[chrissa1]

You’ll have to edit it down in size, Tilly. Or send it in two halves.

[ducksie]

upload the video onto your youtube a/c and send link to the person you want to email it to, there is a setting on youtube that only the person named or receiving the link can see it, so they can't share it if you don't want them to

[hc4361]

Don't know why you won't try instagram, Tilly, since your friend uses it and it is very easy to use.
Put your account as private and only the people you approve can view it

[ducksie]

I think if people are loathe to go on facebook, then instagram will be a whole new not going there for them, I think a few classes in a local library or wherever would be a good idea to keep up with social media and privacy etc., or if you have young people around the house they could show you.

[Giggsie]

I use viber never a problem sending photos or videos. Whoever you are sending to must have viber installed too.