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On Instagram, it is possible to restrict other users. This minimises the risk of unwanted interactions.
Restrict your profile on Instagram: step-by-step instructions
Learn how to restrict other Instagram accounts in just a few simple steps to protect your privacy and security on the platform.
- Go to your profile.
- Tap on the three horizontal lines in the upper right corner.
- Continue with “Settings and Privacy”.
- Scroll down to the “How others can interact with you” section in the settings. Tap on the sub-item “Restricted”.
- Confirm the notice by tapping “Next”.
- Enter the name of the profile you want to restrict in the search function.
- Restrict the profile with “Restrict”.
- The profile is now restricted and appears in the list.
Advantages of restricting an Instagram profile
Restricting people on Instagram is useful because it protects your privacy and minimises unwanted interactions. The restricted person doesn’t realise you’ve restricted them, which can keep the relationship going.
- A restricted person’s comments are not visible to other users for the time being and must first be approved by you.
- You will not be notified when the restricted person comments on your posts or sends a message.
- Restricted accounts do not see if you are online or if you have read the messages.
- Restricting can help reduce spam comments and bots that may leave unwanted or misleading content.
