With nearly a billion users worldwide, Instagram has become one of the most popular social media platforms for connecting with family and friends. Consequently, maintaining the privacy of your profile has become increasingly important to protect it from public access.
Owned by Meta, Instagram lets you quickly share memes, videos, posts, and stories with your favorite people. It’s also a great way to keep up with what others are doing. However, while Instagram is ideal for sharing your journey with the world, there are times when you might want to limit access to certain posts or photos to maintain privacy.
According to The Indian Express, Meta notes that if your Instagram profile is set to "public," anyone can view your profile and posts. However, when set to "private," only approved followers can see your content. That said, certain details, like your profile picture and username, remain publicly visible.
How to Make Your Instagram Account Private
To keep your Instagram account private, follow these steps:
- Open the Instagram app or website, then tap on your profile picture in the bottom navigation bar.
- Tap the three horizontal lines in the upper-right corner, then scroll down to find the "Who can see your content" section.
- Select "Account Privacy" to open a new window, then toggle the "Private Account" switch to activate privacy mode.
Once your account is private, people who don’t follow you can still open your profile, but they won’t be able to view your posts. However, the number of posts and followers will remain visible.
By following these steps, you can better control who sees your content on Instagram and maintain your personal privacy.
