How To Make an Instagram Account Private

It seems like everyone is using Instagram these days. People from all walks of life have an Instagram account as part of their social media presence. Their profile and posts can be viewed by anyone accessing Instagram.com if they set their account to “Public.”

But what if you don’t want your Instagram posts available to just anyone on the site? That’s where the “Private” setting comes in. The “Private” setting allows only your approved followers to see. And any hashtags you use will be hidden from searches.

This article will take you through how to set your Instagram account to “Private” using various devices. Our FAQs section offers seven tips to help make your Instagram account extra private and protected.

How to Make an Instagram Account Private on an iPhone

To set your profile to “Private” using your iPhone, follow these steps:

1. Open Instagram.
   
2. In the bottom right, tap your profile icon.
   
3. At the top right, tap on the hamburger icon.
   
4. Tap “Settings” from the pop-up.
   
5. Tap “Privacy.”
   
6. At the top of the “Privacy” page, tap the “Private Account” slider to enable it. Its color will change from gray to blue.
   
7. In the confirmation pop-up, choose “Switch to Private.”
   

You now have a private Instagram account.

How to Make an Instagram Account Private on an Android Device

Follow the steps below to set your Instagram account to “Private” using your Android device:

1. Open Instagram.
   
2. Tap on your profile icon, at the bottom right,
   
3. From the top right, tap the hamburger icon.
   
4. Select “Settings” from the pop-up.
   
5. Tap “Privacy.”
   
6. At the top of the “Privacy” page, tap on the “Private Account” switch to enable it. The switch will turn blue.
   
7. In the confirmation pop-up window, tap “Switch to Private.”
   

Your Instagram profile is now private.

How to Make an Instagram Account Private on a PC

To make your Instagram profile private using the web version on your PC, follow these steps:

1. Visit Instagram.com and sign in to your account.
   
2. At the top right of your screen, click on your profile icon.
   
3. Choose “Settings” from the pull-down menu.
   
4. From the sidebar menu on the left, choose the “Privacy and Security” tab.
   
5. At the top of the page, select the box beside “Private Account” to make your account private.
   

Make Your Instagram Experience Private

Instagram, by default, sets your account to “Public.” This means that anyone who knows your username can access and view your profile from the web. If you want more control over who sees your content or to avoid certain people, you’ll greatly benefit from creating a “Private” account setting. When your account is private, only approved followers can view your posts.

There are also plenty of other ways you can make your Instagram experience a private affair. You can utilize features like the ability to disable your activity status or approve tagged photos before they’re added to your profile.

What do you enjoy most about being on Instagram? Do you use your account for work, play, or both? Tell us in the comments section.

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