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Threads is a text-based messaging app developed by Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram.

The purpose of the app is to provide a platform for real-time digital conversations and become a go-to platform for public discourse, essentially challenging Twitter in this space.

Users can use their existing Instagram usernames on Threads, follow the same accounts as they do on Meta's photo-sharing app, and engage in conversations with their close friends or groups of people.

The app also includes a range of user controls and safety features that can be used to manage who can see your posts and messages. Overall, Threads is part of Meta's strategy to expand its reach beyond traditional social media and into the world of messaging and real-time conversations.

Here are the steps on how to use Threads:

Download the Threads app from the App Store or Play Store.

Log in using your Instagram account and permissions.

Create a status update or short post that is up to 500 characters in length. Optionally, you may select a background and add a photo.

Choose the audience you want to share your updates with. After posting, others can like, re-post, and reply to your thread.

That's it! You can now start sharing text updates and joining public conversations on Threads .