> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.vibecodeapp.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Make an Instagram Clone

> Build a social media app with authentication and storage

Building an Instagram clone is a great way to learn how to create real apps with user authentication, databases, and cloud storage. These features allow you to build apps that users can actually sign into and have their data persist.

## Getting Started

Building an Instagram clone requires backend services like authentication, database, and storage. Here's how:

1. Open Vibecode and click "New Project"
2. Before entering your first prompt, enable **Vibecode Cloud** in the project settings
3. This gives you access to authentication, database, and storage features

## Why Backend Features Matter

When you enable backend features, you get:

* **Authentication** - Users can create accounts and sign in securely
* **Database** - Store user data and app content in the cloud
* **Storage** - Save images, videos, and other files in the cloud

This means you can create real apps where people can sign into their own accounts, and all of their data is stored safely in the cloud and persists across sessions and devices.

## Prompt Example

Once backend is enabled, use a prompt like:

```
Create an Instagram clone where users can sign up, log in, post photos with captions,
like other users' posts, and follow other users. Store all user data and posts in the database.
```

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Build a To-Do List" icon="list-check" href="/getting-started/use-case-1">
    Try a simpler starter project
  </Card>

  <Card title="Vibecode Cloud" icon="cloud" href="/features/vibecode-cloud">
    Learn about the backend powering your app
  </Card>
</CardGroup>