Can Restricted Individuals View Your Instagram Stories?

The answer to this question is a bit nuanced. When someone has been restricted on Instagram, they can still view your stories. However, the extent of their visibility varies depending on your privacy settings and the restrictions applied.

Understanding the Restrictions on Instagram

When you restrict someone on Instagram, you are essentially limiting their ability to interact with your content. But it's important to note that the restrictions don't fully isolate these individuals from seeing your posts, stories, and other activities.

What Can a Restricted Individual See?

Your Posts and Stories: A restricted person can still see both your posts and stories. They will have access to everything you post and share on your profile.

Following Others: They can see who you are following and the content of these followers. This visibility extends to the posts and stories from these individuals as well.

Direct Messages: They won't be able to see when you read their direct messages or when you are active on the platform.

How to Make Your Instagram Account Private

Creating a private Instagram account helps in managing who can see your content and interact with it. Here’s how you can do it:

Access Your Profile: Tap your profile picture in the bottom right corner to access your profile page.

Navigate to Privacy Settings: Tap on the profile editing option at the top of the screen.

Select Account Privacy: Under the 'Account Privacy' section, tap 'Private Account' and check the corresponding box.

Additional Considerations

Even when someone is restricted, your notification settings may still be affected. For instance:

Visibility of Mentions: If a restricted person mentions your username in a comment, you won't be notified. However, they can still see the comment they wrote.

Active Status: A restricted person can still see when you are active on Instagram and when you've read their direct messages, if you haven't specifically blocked interaction.

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