Instagram hacks: Top safety features you should know about

February 11, 2023

Shweta Ganjoo

Close Friends

It lets you share your content with a select group of friends. To use: Settings > Account > Close Friends.

Don’t Receive Requests

It blocks incoming friend requests. To use: Settings> Privacy> Messages> Potential connections> Don’t receive requests.

Hidden Words

It blocks offensive messages and comments. To use: Settings> Privacy> Hidden Words.

Limit

It limits chats for a period of time by automatically hiding comments, message requests from people who don’t follow you.

Message Controls

It lets you control who can send you direct messages, block unwanted messages and see your active status.

Who can add you to groups

It lets you restrict who can add you to a group. To use: Settings>Privacy>Messages>Group Settings>Who Can add you to groups.

2FA

It sets up two layers of security for accessing your account. To use: Settings> Security> Two factor authentication.

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