How to Stop Unknown People from Adding You to Groups on Instagram
Instagram is a popular platform for sharing memories and connecting with friends. However, there is a growing issue of strangers adding users to random group chats, which can be frustrating and potentially linked to spam or scams.
Preventing Strangers from Adding You to Group Chats
If you want to prevent unknown people from adding you to random group chats on Instagram, follow these steps:
- Open the Instagram application.
- Go to your Profile section and click on the Three Lines at the top right corner of the screen.
- Scroll down and click on the “Messages and story replies” section.
- Tap on “Message requests”.
- Under the Group chats section, click on “Who can add you to group chats”.
- Choose between the options "Everyone on Instagram" and "Only people you follow on Instagram". Select the latter.
By modifying this setting, you can control who can add you to group chats on Instagram, ensuring that strangers cannot add you without your permission. This simple guide can help you avoid being added to unwanted group chats by unknown individuals.
With this setting in place, you can enjoy using Instagram without the annoyance of being added to random group chats by strangers. It's a straightforward process that can enhance your privacy and overall experience on the platform.
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