If you’re like most people, Instagram is your go-to social media platform for sharing photos and updates with friends and family. But if you want to keep your account private, there are a few things you can do to make that happen. First, set up a password for your account. This will help protect your account from unauthorized access and ensure that only you have access to it. Next, create an alias for your account. This will help you easily share photos and updates with people who don’t know your real name. Finally, set up a privacy policy for your account that specifies how personal information (like your name or address) will be used and shared. This will help ensure that all of the information shared on Instagram is confidential and not available to anyone without permission.
By default, when you post a photo to Instagram, it’s visible to every other user. If you add any hashtags to your photo, like say, #landscape or #selfie, anyone who searches for that hashtag will be able to find it.
While these defaults work if you’re a photographer or brand, some people might feel a bit too public, so let’s look at how to make your Instagram account private.
Make Your Account Private
Open Instagram and head to your profile page. In the top right corner, click the Settings icon.
This will bring you to the Settings screen. Down on the bottom, flip the “Private Account” toggle on.
Now only your Followers will be able to see your posts. You’ll also have to approve anyone new who wants to follow you.
Approving New Followers
When someone new tries to follow you, they’ll send a Follow Request. The next time you log in to the app, you’ll get a notification. Tap the heart icon to view it.
At the top of the Notifications screen, you’ll see your Follow Requests. Tap the area to view them. You can then Confirm or Delete them.
