How to Know if an Instagram Account Is Private or Public

Mehvish Mushtaq is a computer engineer by degree. Her love for Android and gadgets led her to develop the first Android app for Kashmir. Known as Dial Kashmir, she won the prestigious Nari Shakti award from the President of India. She has been writing about technology for 6+ years and her favorite categories include how-to guides, explainers, tips and tricks for Android, iOS/iPadOS, social media, and web apps.

Method 1: By Trying to Share the User’s Post

This method will help you determine whethersomeone’s account is private or publicon Instagram if you follow them.

For that, open any post shared by the user and press the Send icon under it.

Method 2: By Checking if the User’s Posts Are Visible

The simple way to know if an Instagram account is private or not if you don’t follow them is to open their profile. If the account is private, you will see the ‘This account is private’ message label. Alternatively, if you can see their posts or followers list, the account is public.

Method 3: Check Whether Your Account Is Private

To check your Instagram account’s privacy status, go to your Instagram profile and tap the three-bar icon. Scroll down to the Account privacy option, where you will see whether the account is public or private. Tap on it to switch between private or public accounts.

Method 4: Check Using a Browser

Another simple way is to open theuser’s profile linkfrom a browser but without logging into your account or from incognito mode. EnterInstagram.com/usernamein a browser on your phone or PC, where the username is the actual username of the person. If the profile is public, you will see the user’s posts, otherwise, you will be greeted by the ‘This account is private’ label.

Tip:To know the user’s username, open their profile. The name or the text at the top of the screen is their username, whereas the name under the profile picture is their name.

Note:This method works whether you follow the user or not, as you don’t have to be signed in.

Before you go, knowwhether you can message a private account.

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Last updated on 16 May, 2024

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