By default, all user accounts created on Instagram are public and other people will be able to view their content.
By privatizing the account of this social network, the said procedure can be stopped and only the followers can access the images and videos. But how is Instagram page locking done and what other advantages does it have? In the following, we will answer the questions raised.
When you set your Instagram account to private mode; Other people must follow you to see the content you upload (such as stories and posts). Tracking private accounts can be done by registering a request, which must be approved by the owner. It is clear that locking the Instagram page can help to maintain more privacy. Fortunately, you can do this through both the mobile application and the Instagram website, which are explained step by step below.
1. To private your account, first open the Instagram application on your mobile (Android or iOS).
2. Tap your profile picture in the lower right corner to go to your profile page.
3. Click on the hamburger icon (three parallel lines) in the upper right corner.
4. From the opened menu, select the Settings option with the gear symbol.
5. On the settings page, enter the “Privacy” menu.
6. At the top of the “Privacy” page and under the heading “Account Privacy” there is an option called “Private Account“. Turn the key in front of the said option to active mode (blue).
7. Now, in the pop-up menu that opens, touch the “Switch to Private” option (the blue key at the bottom of the screen).
You can read the rest of this tutorial on the reference website.
