How to change account privacy on Instagram

For anyone looking to control who can see their content and interact with them on Instagram, the platform's account privacy settings can be an excellent way to manage this.

Instagram accounts by default are public, meaning anyone can view your posts, stories, and highlights. However, you can switch your account to private, ensuring only approved followers can see your content.

Whether you want to protect your posts from public view or control who can interact with your content, changing your account privacy settings is the way to go. This guide will teach you five steps to change your account privacy from public to private.

How to Change Your Instagram Account Privacy

Changing your account privacy on Instagram is a straightforward process and here’s how you can do it.

Step 1. Open the Instagram app on your mobile device 

Step 2. Tap on the “Profile” icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.