How to Restrict Someone on Instagram
They won’t know they’ve been limited, but you’ll gain peace of mind and more control over your space.
Sometimes, there’s that one old friend who suddenly pops back up on Instagram and starts pestering you out of the blue. You’ve thought about blocking them, but then remembered how awkward things could get the next time you run into them in real life. Thankfully, there’s a more subtle way to handle it.
That’s where Instagram’s Restrict feature comes in. It’s a low-key tool that lets you limit someone’s access to your activity, hide their comments from others, and keep your messages from showing as “seen”. All without them knowing a thing.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use it:
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How to Restrict Someone on Instagram
Step 1: Open up the app and tap on your profile picture at the bottom right
Step 2: Then, tap on the three-dash (☰) button at the top right
Step 3: Scroll down and find 'Restricted'
Step 4: Here, you'll need to type out the username of the person you want to restrict
Step 5: Once that's been done, just tap on the 'Restrict' button in front of the person's name
Step 6: You should be taken back to the previous screen, where you'll see the list of people you've restricted. If you want, you could unrestrict them by hitting the 'Unrestrict' button in front of their name.
Conclusion
Restricting someone is like putting them on silent mode. They won’t know they’ve been limited, but you’ll gain peace of mind and more control over your space. It’s perfect for those tricky situations where blocking feels too harsh but doing nothing isn’t an option.
With just a few taps, you can protect your experience, and your energy, on Instagram.
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