How to view a private Instagram profile

A common question is how to view a private profile from Instagram , as certain users prefer to accept follow-up requests individually, to control who can see their photos, videos and Stories.

First of all, we must clarify that there are certain tricks to access a private profile, but they have limitations . The security of Instagram in this aspect is taken care of, so we cannot take success for granted.

While viewing Stories without an account on Instagram is simple, and the company does not apply measures to prevent it, the issue of private profiles takes it more seriously.

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Therefore, we are going to see a list of possible solutions that help us to see the profile that interests us, although being private it will not be easy.

Make a standard request

The most basic system is to send a follow-up request to the owner of the private profile , if he accepts it, we will be able to see all its content: photos, videos, Stories, Reels and IGTV clips. Perhaps the problem is that he has not accepted us, but at least you have to try.

Let’s see the application steps:

  • Using the Instagram search engine we enter the username (which begins with @), we can also use the person’s first and last name, because if you have indicated it in the profile, it is possible that Instagram will locate it:
  • The profile will show the photo and the “bio” (the description text that person has written), where we should see the publications it indicates “This account is private” . We have to click on “Follow” to request access:
  • Until the request is accepted, the button will display the text “Pending” , as in the image:

Although it is tempting, we recommend not requesting access to the account with a false profile , as it would be unethical and is one of the reasons why an account can be blocked on Instagram . The social network does not oblige us to indicate our real identity, but its rules do forbid impersonating others.

The success of fake Instagram can vary according to its credibility (profile photo, number of followers / following, publications, etc.), but in no case is it guaranteed, since there are those who simply do not accept strangers.

Without forgetting the possible legal consequences , since if the owner of the private profile that we want to see considers that he is being harassed, he could report us, with uncertain results. There is not much jurisprudence regarding social networks, although jail terms have been given for reading the couple’s WhatsApp .

Try a private message

Although it is not a very well known fact, on Instagram it is possible to send direct messages to a private profile , even if it has not accepted us. Therefore, we can accompany the request with a short text introducing ourselves and explaining why we want to see your account.

This is how we must do it:

  • From the private profile that we are interested in seeing, click on the three-point menu that appears in the upper right corner:
  • In the menu that opens below we choose the option “Send message” :
  • Now we will write a message, not too long, but not too short, that explains why we want access to the profile , which will generate trust in the other person:

This system will work well if the request is for professional reasons , or if there is other good cause. Sometimes we need to contact someone we find on Instagram and despite using a private profile, you will have no problem talking to us if you find the reason interesting.

Ask an acquaintance for help

Perhaps the simplest trick, the least complicated, and often the most effective. We can ask another person to let us see the profile that interests us , either because they have access before, or after being accepted.

It is the usual resource to see the Instagram of old friends, ex-partners and, in general, people with whom we no longer have a good relationship, and who have probably made their profile private to keep us out of their life.

The system of asking for help from a friend or common acquaintance is quite effective, on an ethical level it is less reprehensible than opening a false account and many fall into the temptation. But, deep down, it is a quite questionable idea , so we must consider whether it is worth seeing that profile, or leaving it aside.

Posts on Facebook or Twitter

When we make a publication on Instagram we have the option to automatically send it to Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr . Perhaps the private profile that we want to see has no restrictions on any of these social networks, so that all or part of the content is public.

It is not a completely reliable trick, since many people do not publish simultaneously on several networks and, even if they do, they could also have a private profile on them, but it is worth a try.

Beware of spyware

On the Internet you can find websites that promise to spy on private Instagram profiles , which are basically a scam , since they do not work, and they can also represent a considerable expense.

The system is almost always the same, they show us the public data of the profile, some fake blurred photos and offer us the possibility to see its content:

At one point, it asks us to “verify that we are human” , but in reality the links lead us to advertising, which in many cases tries to subscribe us to services with cost , either charged through premium SMS on the mobile phone bill or by bank card.

Of course, we should not provide any information and, if we have done so by mistake, it is important to contact the bank or telecommunications operator to block the charges.

The only program that at the time allowed viewing private profiles was Ghosty , which is no longer available. It used the Instagram API in an abusive way to access data that should not be visible, so the company took action as soon as it discovered it.

Instagram requested that the Ghosty app be banned from the Google Play (Android) and App Store (iPhone) stores, apart from sending legal threats to its developers , so Ghosty is no longer an available option.

Are you sure you want to see it?

As a final thought, we should ask ourselves if we really want to see that private profile . If your owner has restricted it, it is for a reason, although you probably keep in mind that privacy is not guaranteed at all once a photo, video or message is uploaded to the Internet.

In addition, we have seen that spying on the WhatsApp of the couple has very serious consequences and, although the case is not the same, many times the motivation to access a hidden profile on Instagram is sentimental in nature.

In fact, if we want to contact for other reasons, it is likely that that person has other public networks, such as Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn, and means of contact such as email or a website. It would be impolite to go to a private Instagram without first reviewing these alternatives.

Therefore, there are some possibilities to view a private Instagram profile, but they are not guaranteed . If any app or service promises us, it will surely deceive us, such as those that claim that they can know who is looking at our Instagram profile , something that is not technically feasible.

 

by Abdullah Sam
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