Using Threads: Starting, Replying, Liking, Sharing, Searching, and Following – A Comprehensive Guide

Threads is an innovative platform that allows you to engage in dynamic discussions and share content with a wider community. This guide will walk you through the key features of Threads and how to use them effectively.

1. Starting a New Thread on Threads

Starting a new thread on Threads is a straightforward process. Here are the steps:

1. Open the Threads app on your Android or iPhone.
2. Tap ‘post’ at the bottom of the app.
3. Enter the content you want to include in your thread.
4. If you want to attach a photo or video to your thread, tap ‘Attach’. You can select up to 10 items to attach. Once you’ve selected your items, tap ‘Done’ (for Android users) or ‘Add’ (for iPhone users) in the top right.
5. If you want to add more to your thread, tap ‘Add to thread’. If your thread contains more than 500 characters, another thread will be added automatically.
6. You can change who can reply to your thread by tapping ‘Anyone can reply’ in the bottom left. You can limit who can reply to ‘Profiles you follow’ or ‘Mentioned only’. If you limit replies, your thread won’t be shared with your fediverse followers.
7. Once you’re ready to post, tap ‘Post’ in the bottom right. You’ll see a progress bar at the top while your thread is being posted.

Remember, anything you post on Threads is subject to Meta’s music usage guidelines. Also, if someone replies to your thread and you delete your thread, their reply won’t be deleted. If a private profile you don’t follow replies to your thread, you won’t be able to see their reply.

2. Replying to a Thread on Threads

1. Find the post you want to reply to and tap on ‘Reply’ or ‘Reply to [username]’.
2. Type your response in the text box that appears.
3. If you want to attach a photo or video, tap ‘Attach’ and choose the items you want to include (you can select up to 10 items).
4. To control who can reply to your thread, tap ‘Anyone can reply’ located at the bottom left of the screen. You can choose to limit replies to ‘Profiles you follow’ or ‘Mentioned only’.
5. Once you’re ready, tap ‘Post’ in the bottom right to publish your reply.

Please note:

• If you limit who can reply to your thread, it won’t be shared with your fediverse followers.
• If you delete your post, replies from others won’t be deleted.
• If a private profile you don’t follow replies to you, you won’t be able to see their reply.

3. Liking or Reposting a Thread on Threads

1. Open the Threads app and navigate to the thread you want to like or repost.
2. To like a thread, simply tap the ‘like’ button below the thread. This will show your appreciation for the thread.
3. To repost a thread, tap the ‘repost’ button. This will make the thread appear as a reposted thread on your profile and in your feed.
4. Other users on Threads, and sometimes users in the fediverse, will be able to see who liked or reposted a thread.
5. If you want to share posts you see on Threads, you can learn how to do so from the app’s help center or tutorials.

Remember, liking or reposting a thread is a way to engage with the content and the user who posted it. It can help to foster a sense of community and interaction within the app.

4. Sharing Posts You See on Threads

You can share a post on Threads by tapping ‘send’ below it. From here, you can copy the link to the thread, select where you want to share it to, add the post to your Instagram story, or post the thread to your Instagram feed. You can choose to share your threads to Instagram and other apps by tapping ‘send’ below your post.

5. Searching on Threads

Find profiles on Threads by entering a name or username in the search bar. Tap ‘search’ at the bottom, enter who you want to search for in the search bar, and tap the search button in the bottom right of your keyboard.

6. Following or Unfollowing Someone on Threads

Here’s a simplified step-by-step guide on how to follow or unfollow someone on Threads:

Following Someone:

1. Open the Threads app on your device.
2. Locate the account you want to follow. This could be in your feed or through a search.
3. Next to the account’s profile image, you’ll see a ‘Follow’ button. Tap on it.
4. A confirmation prompt will appear. Tap ‘Confirm’ to follow the account.

Unfollowing Someone:

1. Open the Threads app on your device.
2. Find a thread posted by the profile you want to unfollow. This could be in your feed or through a search.
3. Tap on ‘more actions’ on the thread.
4. A menu will appear. Tap on ‘Unfollow’.
5. A confirmation prompt will appear. Tap ‘Confirm’ to unfollow the account.

Please note that the Threads app is not available to everyone and these steps are subject to change as the app updates.

Threads is a powerful platform for sharing content and engaging in discussions. By understanding how to start and reply to threads, like and repost threads, share posts, search for profiles, and follow or unfollow someone, you can make the most of your Threads experience.

Please note that while we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, there may be occasional errors or changes in the app’s features that we might have missed. If you notice any inaccuracies or have additional tips to share, please feel free to leave a comment. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve this guide. Thank you for your understanding and support.