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  "path": "/t/how-to-sign-up-for-instagram-without-phone-number/38593#post_1",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-17T20:16:43.000Z",
  "site": "https://discuss.privacyguides.net",
  "textContent": "A year or two ago I was able to create an Instagram account using a VPN and email alias no problem. Today I tried creating accounts on a new iPhone with a VPN and email alias but they are now demanding a phone number. I tried again using mobile data and a different alias service but they still demand it. Is this a hard requirement in 2026 or is there still a way to privately create an Instagram account without providing a number?\n\nSMS pool doesn’t have my country which can be problematic as Instagram will know my true country and buying a whole burner phone and prepaid plan for this is way too expensive.",
  "title": "How to sign up for Instagram without phone number?"
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