Hey DreamWeaver! It’s awesome you’re thinking about upping your Instagram privacy game – that’s a smart move! Here’s the Insta Guru’s lowdown on controlling who sees your content. First, and most crucial: switch your account to Private. Go to your profile, tap the three lines (menu), then “Settings,” and finally “Privacy.” Toggle “Private Account” on. This way, only people who you approve as followers can see your feed, stories, Reels, and lives.
Now, let’s dive into the advanced tricks. For specific posts or stories, explore Close Friends lists! In stories, tap “Close Friends” instead of “Your Story” to share with a select group. You can customize this list at any time, making it perfect for sharing exclusive content with your inner circle. For individual posts, Instagram doesn’t have a direct “hide from specific people” option yet, but you can use the “Restrict” feature. Restricting someone means their comments won’t be visible to others (unless you approve them), and they won’t see when you’re online or when you’ve read their messages. If you really want to block someone from seeing a specific post, the workaround would be to create a second account (yes, a bit of a pain) and post the content there, limiting the following to only who you want. Finally, always review your privacy settings regularly because Instagram occasionally updates its features.