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How to give & request access to the Threads App

Jocelyn Ke
April 12, 2026
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3.5 min. read
Jocelyn Ke
April 12, 2026
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3.5 min. read
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The Threads app can be a little confusing for those who haven’t jumped on its bandwagon; it looks like a standalone social media platform, but is actually a part of Instagram. Originally created as a direct competitor to X (Twitter), it now has over 400 million monthly active users and continues to grow as a text-centric platform to complement Instagram’s visual focus.

In January 2026, Threads surpassed X in daily active users on mobile, moving it from an Twitter clone to a solid alternative to X. 

TL;DR: The safest way to add or give someone access to manage your Threads account is done via Meta Business Suite and business portfolios.

🔗 Related article: Meta Business Suite vs. Meta Business Portfolio: What’s the Difference?

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Sharing access to a Threads account

At the point of writing, giving someone access to your Threads account is handled in Meta Business Suite. You can add someone and give them access to a business portfolio that contains both the Threads and professional Instagram account of the same username. There is currently no in-app method to request or give access to another person via the Threads app.

🔗 Related article: How to Give, Share, and Request Access to an Instagram Account

Threads accounts created before 29 Jan 2026: 

✔️Your Threads username matches your Instagram account's username.

✔️Your Threads account will be added automatically to the same business portfolio as the associated Instagram account.

✔️User access and permissions are synced between both IG and Thread automatically.

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Threads accounts created after 29 Jan 2026:

These newer accounts can be added to any business portfolios, including newly created ones. 

Source: https://www.facebook.com/business/help/1888797071720635 

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Steps to give someone access to your Threads account

Before you begin, make sure you have:

  1. An Instagram professional account.
  2. Full control of the business portfolio
  3. A Threads account set to public.

🔗 Related article: How to Change Your Instagram Personal Profile to a Business Account

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Step 1: Go to ‘Settings’ under Meta Business Suite @ https://business.facebook.com/latest/settings/ 

💡Note: Check that you’re in the correct business portfolio.

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Step 2: Select ‘Threads account’ under Accounts

How to add someone to your Threads account in a Meta Business Portfolio

Step 3: Click the ‘+ Add’ button in the top right corner

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Step 4: The pop-up reminds you about matching Threads and Instagram usernames. Click ‘Add Threads account’ after reviewing the terms

Review the matching username terms to add a threads account to business portoflio

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Step 5: Log in with your Threads username and password (it’s the same as your Instagram login)

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Step 6: Click ‘Log in as …’ to authorise and connect both your Threads app and the Meta Business Portfolio

Authorise Meta Business Suite to log in to your Threads account

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Step 7: And that’s it! You’ll now see the Threads account in the Settings dashboard > Accounts > Threads accounts

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Issues with giving someone access to a Threads account

Error 1: The Threads account wasn't added

Threads access error message - can only add public Threads accounts

⚠️ Issue: You’re trying to add a private Threads account. 

📝 Reason: Only public Threads accounts can be added to the business portfolio. 

🔧 How to fix: Go to your Threads settings to make the account public.

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How to make your Threads Profile public (mobile app):

Step 1: Tap on your profile picture/icon in the bottom right corner

Step 2: Tap ‘Menu’ in the top left

Step 3: Tap ‘Privacy’ > ‘Private profile’

Step 4: Tap once on the toggle to make your profile public

Step 5: Click ‘Ok’ to confirm

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How to make your Threads Profile public (on desktop):

Step 1: Sign in to your Theads account at https://www.threads.com/

Step 2: Click ‘More’ in the bottom left corner

Step 3: Select ‘Settings’

Step 4: Click ‘Privacy’

Step 5: Click on the toggle to make your profile public. Click ‘Ok’ on the popup asking you to confirm to switch to a public profile.

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Check if your Threads account is private or public 

5. Changing a Threads account from private to Public profile

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Error 2: Mismatch in Threads and Instagram account usernames

Both your Threads and Instagram usernames have to match. Yes, if you want to run ads, cross-post on both platforms, and manage user and admin access securely, you need both usernames to match.

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Solution: Change either of your usernames

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Error 3: Insufficient permissions/control over the portfolio

If you see any of these messages when you try to add a Threads account, it means you don’t have the right permissions.

“Only people with full control can add this account.”
“You don’t have sufficient permissions for this business.”
“Action not allowed: Missing required permissions.”
“You must be an admin to complete this request.”

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Solution: Approach someone with full control 

Ask person with full control to the business portfolio to either:

  1. Add the Threads account and assign you permission afterwards
  2. Or give you full control so you can add the Threads account

💡Pro tip: Struggling to stay on top of all the business portfolios your agency handles? Leadsie’s Access Detective gives you clarity on who has access to what in Meta Business Suite. 

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How to create a Threads account

Step 1: Simply head to Threads via the mobile app, clicking through a Threads post shown in your Instagram feed, or the Threads website (https://www.threads.com/).

Step 2: You’ll be asked to sign in to an Instagram account if you aren’t logged in on the device yet. 

Step 3: Follow through to create your Threads account.

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💡 Note: Your Threads and Instagram share the same account, handle (username), password, and profile picture.

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It's best not to change your Threads or Instagram account usernames as they must match in order for you to carry out business features on Meta Business Suite (i.e., run ads, cross-post, etc).

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Want to learn more? Explore our Frequently Asked Questions on this topic.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jocelyn Ke

Jocelyn’s background spans UX research, marketing, content writing, and consulting. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, surfing, board games, billiards, Latin dancing, and MMORPGs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I give someone direct access to my Threads account?

If you share direct access via password sharing, that means you'll also give that person full access to your Instagram account. If you're managing or sharing Theads professionally or formally (even semi-formally), we recommend managing account access through Meta Business Suite to keep things secure.

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Why can’t my team member add a Threads account to the business portfolio?

This usually happens because they don’t have full control (admin access) in Business Manager. Only users with full control can add or claim assets like Instagram (and by extension, Threads).

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How do I give an agency access to my Threads account?

To give an agency access, you need to:

  1. Add them to your business in Meta Business Suite
  2. Assign them access to your connected Instagram account
  3. Ensure they have the correct permission level (ideally full control, not just partial access)

Since Threads is linked to Instagram, this is currently the only supported method.

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Can I share my Threads login details instead?

No, this is strongly discouraged. Sharing login credentials:

  • Violates Meta’s terms of service
  • Creates security risks (2FA, password resets, account recovery issues)
  • Makes it impossible to manage permissions or revoke access cleanly

Instead, always use role-based access via Meta Business tools.

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What level of access should I give an agency for Threads?

For most agency use cases, you should grant:

  • Full control (if they need to manage assets or integrations), or
  • At minimum, sufficient Instagram permissions to publish and manage content

Be cautious with limited roles—these often block key actions like connecting accounts or running campaigns.

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Can multiple people manage a Threads account?

Yes—but only indirectly. Multiple users can collaborate by having access to the connected Instagram account through Meta Business Suite. Threads itself doesn’t yet support multi-user access controls.

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Why does my agency still not have access after I added them?

Common reasons include:

  • They were added with partial access instead of full control
  • The Instagram account wasn’t properly assigned
  • The account isn’t connected to the correct business portfolio
  • Pending access requests weren’t accepted

Double-check permissions in Business Settings to resolve this.

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Is Threads account access the same as Facebook Page access?

No. Threads access is tied to Instagram, not directly to Facebook Pages. While both are managed in Meta Business tools, they are separate assets with different permission structures.

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What to do if your Threads account is banned?

Meta’s bots regularly run automated reviews on Threads accounts, leading to waves of account bans and restrictions.

You’ll find out in the Accounts Status in Settings https://www.threads.com/settings/account_status 

Your best bet is to submit an appeal, or try and reach a live customer service agent if you are Meta Verified.

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