Instagram has launched a new easter egg—inviting users to experience its Twitter rival, Threads, on July 6th through a ‘secret’ invite. Here's how it works.

Discover How To Access Instagram’s Twitter Alternative Early

Jim HendlerJuly 4, 23 instagram, Twitter

In light of Twitter facing criticism for several alleged mistakes, Instagram plans to capitalize on the situation by releasing its own rival platform called Threads on Thursday, July 6th. The app is currently available for preview and pre-order on the Apple App Store.

However, Instagram has also released a new ticket inviting users to experience the app on July 6 via a “secret” invite. This is definitely not an invitation in the literal sense, but simply a cool easter egg that you can experience if you have an Instagram account.

There are a few ways to do it; This is how it works:

When you search for “chains” or “say more” on Instagram, a flag icon will appear in the upper left corner of the search bar. Tap it and Instagram will create a ticket for your name with information on when and where you can get threads.

Depending on whether you’re using an iOS or Android device, you’ll see different things. If you’re on iOS, you’ll see a “Find Threads” option that will take you to the Apple App Store’s list of apps. If you’re using Android, you’ll see a Reminder button to remind you when the app is launched because it’s not yet listed on the Google Play Store.

You can also go to your profile on Instagram, tap the hamburger menu and look for Threads.

The above methods are certainly great, but there is a simpler way to register and pre-order the app. Just go to Apple’s App Store, search for “Threads, an Instagram app” and tap the “Apply” button. Therefore, you don’t need to open the Instagram app at all if you follow this method. But the spinning flag sure is cool to watch, so you might like it.

Subjects: Official release July 6

Instagram has confirmed that its Twitter competitor will start rolling out on July 6. The “ticket” mentioned earlier in this article – interestingly enough – shows a countdown to the release date. Many people are eager to try out Instagram’s vision of a text-based chat app and see what it has to offer because they’re fed up with Twitter’s recent antics.