How to add your pronouns to your Instagram profile

Instagram now allows users to add up to four pronouns to their Instagram profile, the company announced Tuesday.

Adding pronouns is completely optional, but if you do choose to add them, they'll be displayed in faded text under your profile name. You may need to update your app to get access to this new feature, but once you have it, here's how to add your pronouns from the Instagram app for both Android and iPhone.

Open your profile

First, navigate to your profile by clicking the small circle that contains your profile photo at the very bottom of the app on the right.