For that, open any post shared by the user and press the Send icon under it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- For private accounts, you will see the \u2018This account is private\u2019 message. If that doesn\u2019t happen, scroll down a few times. You will see a message saying, \u2018The people below may not be able to see this post unless they follow XYZ\u2019 or a similar message if the account is private. And you can’t share the post with anyone other than the mutual followers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If no such message appears and you can share the post even with non-mutual friends, the account is public.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"Instagram](\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Instagram-post-share-from-private-account-934x1024.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMethod 2: By Checking if the User\u2019s Posts Are Visible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The simple way to know if an Instagram account is private or not if you don\u2019t follow them is to open their profile. If the account is private, you will see the \u2018This account is private\u2019 message label. Alternatively, if you can see their posts or followers list, the account is public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n![\"Instagram](\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Instagram-private-account-462x1024.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMethod 3: Check Whether Your Account Is Private<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To check your Instagram account’s privacy status, go to your Instagram profile and tap the three-bar icon. Scroll down to the Account privacy option, where you will see whether the account is public or private. Tap on it to switch between private or public accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"Instagram](\"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Instagram-account-check-public-or-private-934x1024.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMethod 4: Check Using a Browser<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Another simple way is to open the user\u2019s profile link<\/a> from a browser but without logging into your account or from incognito mode. Enter Instagram.com\/username<\/em> in a browser on your phone or PC, where the username is the actual username of the person. If the profile is public, you will see the user\u2019s posts, otherwise, you will be greeted by the \u2018This account is private\u2019 label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip: <\/strong>To know the user\u2019s username, open their profile. The name or the text at the top of the screen is their username, whereas the name under the profile picture is their name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNote: <\/strong>This method works whether you follow the user or not, as you don\u2019t have to be signed in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before you go, know whether you can message a private account<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t
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