Protecting your Instagram Account (1 minute read)

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Betty Fleming
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Protecting Instagram

Step 1: Turn on MFA!

As we keep mentioning (and will continue to!), turning on MFA is the best way to secure your and your candidate’s Instagram accounts. Instructions on how to do it can be found here: What's two-factor authentication? How do I use it on Instagram?

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Step 2- Control the Comments You Want to See!

Comments are where the majority of conversation happens on Instagram, so it’s important for you to feel comfortable with the comments on your posts. If you see a comment you don’t want on your post, you can delete it by swiping left and tapping the trash icon.

If you want to disable all comments on a post, tap “Advanced Settings” before you post, and toggle “Turn Off Commenting” to the “On” position. Want to turn off commenting on an older post? Change the status of comments on any post, at any time, by tapping the “…” menu after you’ve posted.
 
Step 3- Get Blue Check Verified, if Applicable
Getting verified not only allows your profile to be easier to find, but it also provides a layer of security by protecting your account from imposters. Find out more about verification here: https://help.instagram.com/854227311295302
 
Step 3 - Report any abuse, bullying, harassment or impersonation

We want to ensure all content on Instagram is lawful and follows our Community Guidelines. If you see something questionable or a post you believe violates our guidelines, report it! Here’s how:

  • To report a comment, swipe to the left and tap the arrow.
  • To report a specific post or an account, tap the “…” menu and then “Report.”
  • Or, you can also fill out this form online and the Instagram review team will determine if the comment, post or account should be taken down.

Lastly, if you believe someone is impersonating you or someone you know on Instagram, fill out this form.

 
 

 

 

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