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How to Load Instagram Account Cookies into a Browser β€” Step-by-Step Guide

Why Load Cookies

Loading Instagram cookies is the first thing to do after purchasing an account. Cookies contain active session data that allows you to log into the account without entering a username and password. For Instagram, this looks like a continuation of a normal session, not a suspicious login from a new device.

An anti-detect browser is a specialized browser that allows creating isolated profiles with unique fingerprints. Each profile simulates a separate device, which is critically important when working with multiple Instagram accounts.

Preparation for Loading

Before loading cookies, make sure you have:

  1. An installed anti-detect browser (Dolphin Anty, AdsPower, GoLogin, Multilogin).
  2. Account data in login:pass|cookies format.
  3. Quality proxies (mobile or residential).

Loading Cookies into Dolphin Anty

Dolphin Anty is one of the most popular anti-detect browsers. Instructions:

  1. Open Dolphin Anty and click "Create Profile".
  2. Enter a profile name (for example, the Instagram account name).
  3. In the "Proxy" section, add your proxy server.
  4. Go to the "Cookies" section.
  5. Click "Import Cookies".
  6. Paste the cookies from the purchased account (in JSON format).
  7. Click "Create".
  8. Launch the profile and go to instagram.com.
  9. You should be automatically logged in.

Loading Cookies into AdsPower

  1. Open AdsPower and create a new profile.
  2. Configure the proxy in the "Proxy" section.
  3. In the "Account" section, find the "Cookies" field.
  4. Paste cookies in JSON format.
  5. Save the profile and launch it.
  6. Open instagram.com β€” authorization should happen automatically.

What to Do If Cookies Do Not Work

If you are not logged in after loading cookies:

  • Check the cookie format β€” conversion from Netscape to JSON may be needed.
  • Make sure the proxy is working and matches the account's geo.
  • Cookies may be expired β€” try logging in via login:pass.
  • Check if the account is blocked.

Tips for Safe Operation

  • One account β€” one browser profile β€” one proxy.
  • Do not change proxies after loading cookies.
  • Do not open multiple accounts in one browser window.
  • Regularly save updated cookies.

Accounts with cookies for loading into anti-detect browsers are available in our catalog.