How to make your Instagram account private on Android or iOS devices It's a simple task to make your Instagram account private, you just need to find out where to do so.

You can choose between a public or private profile based on your preferences. Follow the simple steps below to make your Instagram account private.

If you don't want to request to follow a private Instagram account, there are other ways to view images associated with a private account.

First things first: In order to hide your Instagram from public view, you should make your account private; to do this from a smartphone, tap on the menu on the top right of your profile.