Find out how to make your Instagram account private and control who can see your posts, reels and stories.
- Instagrams privacy settings adjust the visibility of almost every part of your profile, including your posts, Stories, Reels, and follower list. When your account is private, only people you approve can see your full content library, and any pending requests must be manually accepted.
By default, anyone can see your profile and photos/videos on Instagram unless you're under 18. You can make your account private so only approved followers can see what you share.
- Heres how to do it. Click on your profile icon on the bottom right of the screen. Click on the hamburger menu on the top right of the screen. Select account privacy under who can see your content. ... Click the switch to private ...

Instagrams system is designed specifically to prevent unauthorized access to private content. If an account is private, you must send a follow request and be approved to see posts, stories, and follower lists.
Find out how to make your Instagram account private and control who can see your posts, reels and stories.
There's no way to hide your bio or profile image on Instagram. If you don't want people to see this info, we'd suggest removing it from your profile.

Find out how to make your Instagram account private and control who can see your posts, reels and stories.
- If someone was already following before you set your posts to private and you dont want them to see your posts, you can block them. People can send a photo or video directly to you even if theyre not following you. Anyone can still see your profile picture and biography, even if they dont follow you. If your account is public, anyone can like or comment on your photos and videos.