How to stay safe on Instagram?

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Two-factor authentication works on the simple principle that a user who needs to log in to his Instagram account must have his username/password and a phone.

Use two-factor authentication

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When a user sets up two-factor authentication from the Instagram account, he/she will be asked to choose one of three security methods: First, an authentication app, like Google Duo, or Google Authenticator, secondly users can get a text message on their smartphones when they enter their mobile number, lastly, users can get the login codes from their WhatsApp account.

How to set up two-factor authentication

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By default, a new user to the Instagram account will have a profile that will be visible to the entire Instagram community. However, users can switch to a private account if they want to control who can see their content.

Change visibility to ‘Private Account

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Within the ‘Settings’ menu, tap on the ‘Private Account’ option, and then toggle on the ‘Private Account’ button. From here on, every user wanting to follow your account will need your permission.

How to set up a ‘private’ account

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Instagram also allows users to block certain accounts if users don’t want to see specific content in their feed. To block an account, tap the account’s profile picture, then tap the three vertical dots(...) in the upper right corner and tap “Block User.

Blocking an account

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A user account blocked by you cannot see your posts and other updates. However, that user will still be able to use your Instagram username. To get rid of these unwanted mentions, you can change your username from your account settings.

Change your username

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The comment section is a priority for users because that is where people converse with each other. Therefore, to ensure safety and ease of use, Instagram allows users to filter comments based on chosen keywords.

Delete your comments

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The content displayed in your Instagram feed usually displays the posts shared from the accounts you follow. The platform also shows posts from accounts related to your browsing trends.

Follow accounts carefully

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Users can also add the name of emojis, numbers, figures, phrases and words to a list. The list of these words and phrases will not be displayed on your Instagram account, including comments and posts.

Custom words and phrases