3 Easy Ways to Hide Posts From Someone on Instagram

This can be helpful if youre trying to keep your content private from someone specific.

Step 2: Navigate to the account you want to block by searching or using the feed.

Step 3: Once on their profile, tap theOptions(three-dot icon) button.

Step 4: From the pop-up, chooseBlock.

Step 5: In the confirmation window, selectBlock.

You have blocked the user from accessing your Instagram account.

If you dont have desktop access or use Instagram on a mobile gadget, check out the following method.

Step 1: Launch theInstagram app.

Step 2: Navigate to yourprofilefrom the bottom navigation bar.

Step 3: In the profile, tap on thehamburger menuand selectSettings.

Step 4: In the tweaks screen, choosePrivacy.

Step 5: On the next screen, scroll down and chooseBlocked accountsunder Connections.

You will see a list of blocked accounts (if there are any).

you’ve got the option to tap on theUnblockbutton to quickly unblock someone on Instagram.

However, if you want to block someone, follow the below steps.

Step 6: Tap the+ (plus)button at the top right corner.

Step 7: Choose the account you want to block and tap theBlockbutton next to it.

Note: you might search the account from the top for quick access.

Step 8: In the Block [Username]?

prompt, chooseBlock [Username]and selectBlock.

Also Read:9 Instagram privacy options that you should know

Note: Business profiles cannot make their accounts private.

To make your business profile private, switch back to a personal profile.

We have comprehensively coveredhow to turn off a business account on Instagram.

Step 2: punch theMorebutton at the bottom left corner.

Step 3: From the expanded menu, selectSettings.

Step 4: Under parameters, go toPrivacy and security.

Step 5: On the right pane, under Account privacy, check the box forPrivate account.

Step 6: From the Switch to private account pop-up, selectSwitch to private.

Now that you have switched your account to private.

It is time to remove the follower you want to hide your posts from.

Continue with the below steps.

You have successfully made your account private and removed it from your followers list.

If you are on a mobile gear, follow the below-mentioned steps.

On Mobile

Step 5: Under Privacy, toggle on thePrivate accountoption.

Step 6: From the Switch to private account?, tap on theSwitch to Privatebutton.

Step 9: From the bottom sheet, selectRemoveto confirm.

There you have it.

Your account is now private; only your followers can see your posts, reels, and stories.

Blocking someone prevents them from seeing your profile or posts.

If you dont want them to see your posts, check out the abovementioned methods.

However, follow the steps below if its just the stories you hide from them.

Step 2: tap on theMorebutton in the bottom left corner.

Step 5: From the list of options, click onEdit story settingsfrom the right pane.

Step 6: In the Story options, select[N] peoplenext to Hide story from.

Step 7: choose the account you want to hide the story from displaying in the pop-up.

Tap the three-dot icon to the right of their name, select Hide your story and tap Hide.

On Android or iOS App

Step 1: Launch the Instagram app.

Step 3: In the profile, tap on thehamburger menuat the top right.

Step 4: From the bottom sheet, selectSettings.

Step 5: In the prefs screen, choosePrivacy.

Step 6: Under Privacy, go toStory.

Step 8: From the list of people, choose the ones you want to hide your story from.

You have added users you dont want to view your stories on Instagram.

If you have any queries, check out the FAQ section below.

We have covered it comprehensively in our guide onhow Instagram Mute works; check it out.

No, if you hide someone on Instagram, they cant see your posts and stories.

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