How to Make Your Instagram Account Private (Simple Steps)

If you are particular about privacy in your social media platform such as Instagram, you would particularly be careful about who can see your Instagram profile and post that you shared.SO, if you do not want your account to be public as anyone can see your post, you can always opt to make your account private. This way only your friend and followers can see your Instagram account and not somebody who you do not know. Here in this article, we show how to make your Instagram account to be private.

WHY MAKE YOUR INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT PRIVATE?

Some of the main reason why people make their Instagram account private are:-

1. PRIVACY – If you do not want a stranger able to see your Instagram account, it is better to set it as private.
2. SECURITY -If you normally post or share pictures of your kids and families and your home, for security it is better to make sure only people you know can see that post.

So, if you are interested to learn how to make your account private, here are the steps:-

Step 1

 In your Instagram profile, tap the three-line icon above

Step 2

 A pop-up menu will be shown. Tap at “Settings”

Step 3

 At Settings, tap at “Privacy”

Step 4

Enable “Private account” by enabling the button here. Your Instagram account is now private and not open to public view.

So, there you have it – Simple steps on how to make your Instagram account private. Please feel free to comment below on what are the reasons you would make your Instagram account private.

Please also read our previous article on how to send private message on Instagram