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Are you curious about who's following a private Instagram account? As you've probably noticed, you can't see a private Instagram account's followers unless you're following them. But if curiosity is getting the best of you, we have a few simple tricks for finding out more information about private accounts, including whether any of your friends are followers. This How.com.vn article will teach you different ways to see content on private Instagram accounts.
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- QuestionHow do I tell if my Instagram profile is private?Community AnswerTo check if your account is private, open your profile link in a separate incognito window or a different browser where you are not logged in. If your account is private, no photos or videos or stories of yours can be viewed, it will state that the profile is private. No info, aside from your bio, username, profile photo, and number of followers, will be visible. You can change the visibility of your profile in the settings.
- QuestionHow can I see my friend's Instagram profile photo?Community AnswerIf the account holder has uploaded a profile photo, anyone will see it, no matter if the account holder is public or pviate.
- QuestionIf I am following and followed to a private account, can I see who else they follow on a privacy list?Community AnswerYes. If a user with a private profile accepts your request for you to follow them, you can see all their content, photos, videos, and their follow lists.
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