Today we are going to tell you 8 tips and tricks on how girls and women can keep their accounts safe and secure on Instagram, using which you can keep your Instagram account safe and the data will also remain safe. Let's see, what needs to be done?

Highlights

  • Take special care of safety and security on Instagram
  • If you know some things then you will not have any kind of problem.
  • Along with blocking, there are many more easy options for you.

Instagram, Facebook, and other social media apps are the easiest way for people to stay connected with friends and close ones along with entertainment and time pass, but one of the biggest challenges with it is data security and safety. Next week on March 8, International Women's Day 2021 will be celebrated in honor of women all over the world, in such a situation we are going to tell very important safety tips for girls and women, which are especially important for female users of Instagram.

Last year, we saw millions of posts on Instagram with hashtags like #SareeChallenge, #ActAgainstAbuse, #DontRushChallenge, #RedDotChallenge #ChallengeAccepted, in which female users showcased their creativity and talent. But amidst all this, they also have to keep in mind how to keep their Instagram account safe. Girls can keep their Instagram accounts safe and secure by using some tips and tricks. See what to do and how to set it by going to settings.

Make your account private

By turning your Instagram account into a private account, you can control who can and who can't see your posts. Through a private account, you can remove any followers without blocking them. In the case of a private account, no unknown user can see your photos, videos, or reels until you approve his request. Along with this, you can turn off ‘Show Activity Status’, and this will prevent any of your friends from knowing that you are online.

Two Factor Authentication

You can increase the security level of your account through two-factor authentication. Due to this feature, when you log in to your profile through an unknown device, you require an SMS security code. If you've activated two-factor authentication, you'll need to provide a special login code every time you log in or verify your login attempts. Because of this, you will come to know when an attempt is made to log in from an unknown device.

Share your story with close friends

You can create a list of close friends on Instagram and share your story with only them. You can remove any of these or add new friends. The best thing is that while doing this, no notification will be sent to the concerned user.

Comment Filter

The good thing for Instagram users is that it gives them the facility to control which comment is offensive or threatening. The app has several built-in features that automatically remove offensive words and phrases, as well as bullying comments. If you want, make a list of words and emojis that you do not want to see in your comment section. For this, you will have to use ‘Filters’ in the comment control section of the post.

Who can tag or mention you is in your control!

Tags and mentions are used to bully or target someone, so Instagram has launched a new control feature, with the help of which you can ensure who tags or mentions you. Under this, you can choose the option of ‘Every user’, ‘Only the users you follow’, or ‘Nobody’ should tag or mention you.

There is an option to block.

Even if you don't have a private account, you can still decide who can see and follow you on Instagram. This can be done with the help of a blocking tool. To block an account, go to the account profile and go to Settings on the top right and click on 'Block User'.

Can ban

You can prevent left swiping on someone's comments through the Privacy tab in Settings, or you can do the same for any profile you want to restrict. Once banned, comments made on any of your posts will be visible only to the person you banned. By tapping ‘See Comment’ you can see the comments and approve or delete them.

Report any abuse, bullying, and harassment

If you see something suspicious or a post that you think violates our guidelines, report it! Anyone can report content from a profile/account on Instagram, including posts, comments, DMs, Lives, Stories, IGTV, and Reels.