How to make your Instagram account private
What's the story
In today's digital age, it is essential to keep a check on your online presence.
Instagram, one of the most popular social media platforms, gives users the option to keep their accounts private as a means of personal security.
This way, you can control who can see your content and interact with you on the platform.
The process is simple and can be done on your smartphone in a matter of seconds. Here's how.
Step-by-step process
Steps to make your Instagram account private
To make your Instagram account private, open the app and head over to your profile.
Tap on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner and select "Account privacy" under the "Who can see your content" category.
From there, toggle the "Private account" switch on.
A confirmation message will appear asking you to tap on the "Switch to private" button to complete the process.
Post-privacy changes
What happens after making your account private?
After making your Instagram account private, only approved followers will be able to view your posts, stories, and profile information.
Existing followers won't require approval again. New follow requests will show up in the "Follow requests" tab in the notifications for you to approve/decline.
Note that professional profiles cannot set their accounts to private. To make such accounts private, switch them back to the personal account category first.