Instagram is a great way to connect, but unwanted messages can sometimes feel overwhelming.
Luckily, the platform offers tools to manage your inbox and control who can message you. Here’s how you can tweak these settings to make your Instagram experience smoother.
Customising Message Settings
Instagram allows you to decide whether messages from certain groups go directly to your inbox, to a message request folder, or are blocked entirely. To access these settings:
- Open the app and tap your profile picture.
- Select the menu icon, navigate to Messages, and choose your preferences:
- For followers: Choose Inbox, Requests, or block their messages.
- For non-followers: Send messages to Requests or block them altogether.
Messages from people you follow will always appear in your primary inbox.
Enhance Privacy with a Private Account
Switching to a private account ensures only approved followers can see your posts or message you. To do this:
- Go to Account Privacy under the menu.
- Toggle Private Account to enable it.
You can also remove followers discreetly by tapping the three dots next to their name in your followers list.
Stay in Control
Whether you want a fully private experience or simply to organise your inbox, these Instagram tools are here to help.
Customise your settings today and take charge of your online interactions!
