Here are the fastest methods, from easiest to most advanced.
1. Search their name or username
Tap Search and type. Filter by Accounts.
2. Sync your contacts
Settings → Follow and invite friends → Follow contacts.
3. Check mutual friends
Look through followers of a friend you both know.
4. Search places
Search a college, office or city and browse recent posts.
5. Use Google
Search “name + city + instagram”.
6. Reverse image search
If you have their photo, see reverse image search.
Still not found?
They may have blocked you, changed their name or be private. See User not found.
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