How to Switch Your Instagram Account from Public to Private
Although users like to keep their Instagram account public, but sometimes a situation arises when they want to make their Instagram profile private from public. If you also want to drop out of public view for some time, Instagram allows you to do so. In this article, I have shared how you can switch your Instagram account from public to private in mobile and pc.
Private account mode lets you decide who can see your Instagram posts and stories and who can’t. That means a private account only shows posts, stories, and follower lists to people approved and added by the account owner.
How to Switch Instagram Account from Public to Private on Phone
When you create a new Instagram account, the account is public by default. And you can change it as per your convenience. If you are an Android or iPhone user and want to convert your personal account or Instagram business profile to private, then follow the steps given below.
To change your account from public to private on Instagram app:
1. Update Your Instagram App and Open It on Your Phone.
2. Go to Your Profile Section and Tap on Three Lines (☰) at Top Right.
3. Tap on Account Privacy Under the ‘Who Can See Your Content’ Section.
4. Tap on Toggle Switch Next to Private Account.
5. Tap on Switch to Private.
As soon as you complete all the above steps, your Instagram profile will go from public to private. And apart from your followers, other Instagram users won’t be able to see your photos, reels, and stories.
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How to Switch Instagram Account from Public to Private on Desktop
If you use Instagram Web on your computer, laptop, Mac, or PC browser instead of the Instagram app, the steps below will help you make your public Instagram account private.
To change your Instagram account from public to private on PC:
Step 1. Visit Instagram.com Website on Your Desktop Browser.
Step 2. Tap on ≡ More at Bottom Left Corner and Tap on Settings.
Step 3. Click on Account Privacy Under the ‘Who can see your content’ Section.
Step 4. Click on Toggle Next to Private Account.
Step 5. Click on Switch to Private.
You’re done!
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FAQs
Q 1. What is the difference between a public and private Instagram account?
Answer – Public vs Private Instagram account: A public Instagram account allows anyone to view your posts, reels, and stories without approval. In a private Instagram account, the posts or stories will only be visible to users you have approved as followers.
Q 2. How to know if my Instagram account is private or public?
Answer – To check whether your Instagram profile is public or private, open the Instagram app and go to the profile section. Then open the account privacy section by clicking on the three lines on the top right. If the toggle in front of the Private Account option is turned on, your account is private; otherwise, the account is public.
I hope you found this article quite helpful and learned how to switch an Instagram account from public to private. If you have any problems related to Instagram, then tell us by commenting below. Share this article with friends.
