We always advise using a private Instagram account to guarantee our security and privacy. This will prevent people who are addicted to stalking others on social media from seeing our posts or profiles. It is therefore advised to have a private profile on social media unless you are an influencer or have a corporate account. Use these quick steps to make your Instagram profile private: Check out Instagram on any of your devices. By selecting the profile symbol in the lower right corner of the screen, you may access your profile. A symbol with three horizontal lines can be found in the top right corner of your Instagram profile. Click the gear icon in the lower right corner of the screen (settings). You can scroll down to the "Private account" option and click the switch. When you accept a follower request on Instagram, only people who accept the request can see your profile and posts.