If you want to keep your Instagram account private, there are a few things you can do. First, make sure that your profile is set to private. You can do this by going to your profile page and clicking on the gear icon in the top right corner. From here, you can select “Privacy Settings” and change the setting to “Private.” You can also disable comments on your posts. To do this, go to your post and click on the three lines in the bottom left corner of the screen. From here, you can select “Comments” and uncheck the box next to “Enable Comments.” Finally, make sure that you only follow people who you trust. This means that you should only follow people who have followed you back and who you think will be good followers for you. ..
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.
