Have you ever been bothered by other people knowing that you are online in their social networks? If so, you've probably wondered how to get offline on Instagram. Apps like WhatsApp have tools to hide your status, but what many people don't know is that Instagram also has this option.
Today we're going to give you a step-by-step guide to learn once and for all how to browse this social network without other people knowing. Appearing to go offline on Instagram is possible on both PCs and cell phones, so we'll explain how to enable it on both. Want to disable online on Instagram right away? Then follow the tutorial!
How to take Instagram online on mobile
First, open the app on your cell phone, whether it's an iPhone or Android. Then go to your profile picture in the bottom right-hand corner and then to the three horizontal lines in the top right-hand corner of your screen. Select "Messages and replies to Story" and go to "Show activity status".
By disabling this option, you won't be able to see who is online in the app, but no one will know when you are online or offline. For some people this option is already disabled naturally and you need to follow the same step by step to enable it. You can change this setting as many times as you like.
How to take Instagram online on a computer
The step-by-step is very similar to the mobile one, with a few small differences. First you open Instagram in your browser of choice, it doesn't matter which one it is. Then, after logging in, you will access the three horizontal lines in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen, which will take you to the menu screen.
Now just select settings and "Messages and replies to Story". Go to "Show activity status" and disable the only option on the screen. That's it, now you won't have to worry about your followers knowing when you're online on your Instagram.
So, did you learn how to take Instagram online? Let us know in the comments why you went looking for this tutorial. Want to keep reading about apps and technology? Then take a look at our article on how to make a round video on Whatsapp. Now, if you're still in doubt about how to take Instagram online, check out the video below.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I stop followers from seeing my 'active now' status on Instagram?
In the end, online and "active now" mean the same thing, so to prevent your followers and other people from knowing when you're on Instagram, just follow our step-by-step guide on how to take Instagram online.
Is it possible not to appear online on Instagram while using the app?
Yes, it's possible, even millions of Instagram users use it without being able to see whether someone else is online or not.
