5 Best Instagram Security Tips

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When Instagram was formed as an iOS-only photo sharing app in 2010, nobody imagined how big and popular the service could actually get. Today Instagram is available over all major mobile platforms and has more than 400 million monthly active users around the world. The key features of Instagram are photo sharing, video sharing (up to 15 seconds) and its backing by massive social network Facebook which purchased Instagram in 2012 for $1 Billion.

However, like all social networks and media sharing services, there are some privacy and security risks that Instagram users should be aware of and should take steps to protect themselves against. Moreover, a staggering 20% of Internet users are active on Instagram and 90% of these users are below the age of 35. So it even becomes imperative for parents of young adults to keep a track of their child’s Instagram activities and ensure that they are not exposing themselves to unwanted risks online.

The Best Security Tips for Instagram Users

1. Know and use the privacy settings wisely

Always make use of the setting that restricts anyone from following you without a request sent to you and then approved by you. This way no one can see your pictures unless they are following you, and your pictures are not posted in the public domain. This is one of the easiest and most effective security measures you can take.

2. Switch off location sharing filters

Sharing your exact location on a map when you click and post a picture is never a wise idea. It can allow unwanted people from getting your exact coordinates and this can seriously hamper your online privacy and integrity. The best thing to do is switch off the location sharing service on your app and let your pictures speak for themselves.

3. Choose your profile picture smartly

If you choose a profile picture with your face clearly visible and if your profile also has your first name and/or your last name visible, it can be quite simple for a nefarious person to search for you online and gather more information about you that is available in the public domain. It is advised that you use a generic profile image, or at least an image that does not show your face clearly.

4. Be careful about the pictures you share

Ultimately, every picture that you post on the Internet can end up in the wrong hands. There are several tools available that enable people to get their hands on and misuse pictures that they find online. So be smart about it, and don’t post pictures that you don’t want the world to see. Refrain from posting offensive, compromising or personal pictures.

5. Regularly go through the Instagram ‘Privacy & Safety Center’

Like all social networks, Instagram has a detailed safety center that contains all relevant information and instructions for upholding your security and privacy on the site. You can visit this page and obtain all the detailed information that is needed. Click here for the Instagram Privacy & Safety Center.

With more than 30 billion photos shared on Instagram over the years, it truly is a treasure trove for photo lovers. However, with so many pictures doing the rounds, it also raises the possibility of security getting compromised. With the right precautions and knowledge, disasters can be averted. However, in this day and age it does not hurt to receive and share as much security advice as you can.

Rahul Thadani

Rahul Thadani


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