How to Make Your Instagram Account Private
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In today's digital world, privacy is a crucial aspect of social media usage. If you want to keep your Instagram account private and restrict who can see your posts and stories, follow these simple steps. Step-by-Step Guide to Making Your Instagram Account Private For Mobile Users (iOS & Android) Open the Instagram App Launch the Instagram app on your smartphone. Go to Your Profile Tap on your profile picture at the bottom right corner. Access Settings and Privacy Tap the three horizontal lines (hamburger menu) at the top right. Select Settings and privacy from the menu. Change Account Privacy Scroll down and look for Account privacy under the “Who can see your content” section. Tap on Private account and toggle the switch to turn it on. Confirm Your Choice Instagram will ask you to confirm your decision. Tap Switch to Private to finalize the process. For Desktop Users (Web Version) Visit Instagram’s Website Open your preferred web b...