If you’re an Instagram user, you may have noticed the option to switch your account from a personal to a business profile. While this can benefit businesses and influencers looking to access advanced analytics and advertising tools, some users prefer to keep their accounts private for personal reasons.
If you’ve decided it’s time to make your Instagram account private, or if you accidentally switched to a business profile and want to switch back, don’t worry – it’s a simple process. This guide will walk you through changing your Instagram account from business to private.
Step 1: Access Your Account Settings
First, log into your Instagram account and go to your profile page. Click on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner to access your account settings.
Step 2: Go to “Settings”
Scroll down until you see the “Settings” option and tap on it.
Step 3: Switch to a Personal Profile
Under the “Account” section, you will see an option for “Switch to Personal Account”. Tap on this option.
Step 4: Confirm the Change
A pop-up window will appear asking if you want to switch back to a personal account. Tap “Switch Back” to confirm the change.
Step 5: Success!
Congratulations, you have successfully switched your Instagram account from business to private! Your profile is now only visible to your approved followers.
Now that your account is private let’s explore some additional tips for managing a private Instagram account:
- Regularly review and remove followers you don’t know or don’t want following your account.
- Be cautious about accepting follower requests from strangers or accounts that seem suspicious.
- Use hashtags sparingly, as they can make your posts more visible outside of your network.
- Consider setting up a “fiesta” (fake Instagram) account for more personal or private content that you don’t want to share with everyone.
- Take advantage of features such as “Close Friends” lists and direct messages to share more intimate content with a select group of followers.
- For guidance on how to delete an Instagram account in 2024, visit Pro Tips.
Switching your Instagram account from business to private can give you more control over who sees your posts and keep your personal life separate from your public persona.
So, if privacy is important to you, don’t hesitate to switch back to a personal account.
