How to View Private Instagram Profiles without an Account
To view private Instagram profiles without being registered or having an account, follow these steps:
- Open the browser on your mobile device.
- Type the web address web.stagram.com in the top bar.
- A search box will appear on the website page without registering or providing personal information.
How to Inspect Private Instagram Profiles
If you want to inspect private Instagram profiles, you can use the desktop version of Instagram and familiarize yourself with the "Inspect Element" function. BuzzFeed discovered that this method allows you to view images and videos from private profiles.
How to Find the Email Address of an Instagram Profile
To find the email address of an Instagram profile, follow these steps:
- Go to the profile page.
- Click on the "Edit Profile" option.
- On the next screen, click on the "Settings" option under personal information.
- You will be able to see the email address used for Instagram registration under the "Email Address" section.
How to Change Your Instagram Email Address
To change your Instagram email address from your desktop, follow these steps:
- Tap on "Profile" in the displayed menu.
- Tap on "Edit Profile" when you see your profile.
- Highlight and edit the email address you want to use in the "Email" field.
- After completing the changes, click on "Submit".
How to Identify a Fake Instagram Profile
Here are some tips to identify a fake Instagram account:
- Check the number of followers and following.
- Be cautious of profiles with suspicious giveaways and few posts.
- Check for incomplete or poorly curated biographies.
- Ensure that all posts are up to date.
- Read the content of the posts rather than just looking at the images.
How to Find the Number of Users Following Your Instagram Profile
To find the number of users following your Instagram profile, follow these steps:
- Click on the menu button (≡) in the top right corner.
- From the side menu that appears, select "Insights".
- Go to the "Activity" tab and find the "Profile Visits" section.
- You will be able to see how many profile visits your account has received in the last week.
Signs that Your Social Media Profile Has Been Hacked
Here are 5 signs that indicate your social media account has been hacked:
- Posts that you didn’t write suddenly appear on your timeline.
- Someone has accessed your account from an unknown location.
- Your Facebook page is flooded with spam advertisements.
- You are unable to access your account.
How to Contact Instagram Support
To contact Instagram support through your smartphone, follow these steps:
- Open the Instagram application on your mobile device.
- Tap on the person icon at the bottom right and press the three horizontal dots at the top right.
- Tap on the gear icon to access your settings.
- Choose the "Help" option.
- Select "Report a Problem".
How to Remove an Instagram Account
To remove an Instagram account from the app, follow these steps:
- Open the app.
- Choose the menu.
- Click on "Settings" at the bottom of the page.
- Select "Help".
- Choose a help center.
- The Instagram Help Center will open in your browser.
- Enter "Delete" in the search field and select "Delete Your Account".