🔐 Instagram Privacy Settings You Should Change Right Now
Instagram is fun — but by default, it can reveal a lot more than you think. If you care about your privacy, take 5 minutes to review these essential settings and take control of what you share.
👤 1. Make Your Account Private
Why it matters: Only approved followers can see your posts and stories.
How to do it:
Go toSettings→ Privacy → Account Privacy
✅ Turn on Private Account
📸 2. Control Who Can Tag You
Why it matters: Avoid spam or unwanted tags in posts and photos.
How to do it:
Settings→ Privacy → Posts → Tagged Posts
✅ Set to Manually approve tags
📥 3. Manage Message Requests
Why it matters: Limits who can send you DMs, especially from strangers or unknown users.
How to do it:
Settings→ Privacy → Messages
✅ Choose “Don’t receive requests” from unknown people or “Only people you follow”
📍 4. Turn Off Location Sharing
Why it matters: Prevents Instagram from tagging your exact location in posts or stories.
How to do it:
Disable location permissions in your phone’s settings under the Instagram app.
👁 5. Hide Your Activity Status
Why it matters: Stops others from seeing when you were last active on the app.
How to do it:
Settings→ Privacy → Activity Status
✅ Turn off Show Activity Status
🚫 6. Restrict or Block Unwanted Users
Why it matters: Keeps your profile safe from stalkers, bullies, or spam accounts.
How to do it:
Go to their profile → Tap the three dots (…) → Restrict or Block