To ask friends to follow your backup Instagram account, casually mention it in a group chat or direct message, explaining why you created it and providing your new username, while emphasizing that you'll still be posting regularly on your main account and that you want to keep in touch with everyone in case of any issues with your primary profile; you can also share a fun post from your backup account to pique their interest.
Key points to include:
Be transparent about the reason:
"Hey everyone, just wanted to let you know I created a backup Instagram account at [username] in case anything happens to my main one. I'll still be posting here regularly, so please follow if you want to stay updated!"
Keep it casual:
"Hey [friend's name], if you want to make sure you don't miss any posts, you can follow my backup account at [username]!"
Highlight the benefit:
"Just a heads up, I've got a backup Instagram at [username] so we can still connect even if anything happens to my main account!"
Share a fun post:
"Check out this funny pic on my backup Instagram [username] - thought you guys might like it!"
What to avoid:
Being overly pushy:
Don't constantly ask people to follow your backup account, especially if you haven't posted much content there yet.
Coming across desperate:
Avoid phrasing that sounds like you're begging for followers, like "Please follow my backup!"