How to make Instagram private account in 2025?

[Noah]

Hello, can please someone tell me how to make Instagram account private in 2025

 

[jyoti]

To make your Instagram account private in 2025:

1. Open the Instagram app.
2. Tap your profile (bottom right).
3. Tap the menu (top right) > Settings and privacy.
4. Go to Account privacy.
5. Toggle on Private account.

Now, only approved followers can see your posts.

 

[Joseph]

To make your Instagram account private in 2025, follow these steps:

1. Open the Instagram app and go to your profile.
2. Tap the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top-right corner.
3. Select Settings and Privacy.
4. Tap Account Privacy.
5. Toggle on the Private Account option.
6. Confirm the change when prompted.

Now, only approved followers can see your posts and stories.