How to Disable Instagram Direct Activity Status on iPhone and Android

No longer want others to see your online status? Fine, you can turn off your Instagram Direct activity status on your iPhone and Android to prevent the social networking app from broadcasting your online status to your friends. Jump over to find out how it's done:

Instagram Direct offers a fine way to send a quick message to friends and followers. And just like many other messaging apps including WhatsApp, Messenger, it shows the last online status of any user. While it may not be a concern for some people, many users would want to keep the privacy about their online status. If you belong to the latter group, head over to disable your Instagram Direct activity status on your iPhone and Android.

Once you have turned off your online status on Instagram, your friends and followers will no longer be able to view your activity status. Keep in mind, you won’t be able to see others’ either.

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How to Turn Off Instagram Direct Activity Status on iPhone and Android

Step #1. Open Instagram on your device.

Step #2. Now, tap on the profile tab at the bottom right corner of the screen.

Step #3. Next, on your iOS device, you need to tap on the gear icon.

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On your Android device, you have to tap on the three vertical dots placed at the top right corner of the screen.

Step #4. Next, scroll down and turn off the switch next to Show activity status.

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Going forward, no one will be able to see your activity status.

If you ever happen to change your mind and wish to let your friends see your online status, simply follow the same steps mentioned above and disable the toggle in the end.

That’s done!

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So, that’s how you can keep the privacy about your online status. If you think that some people might use it to troll or stalk you, this is the way to go.

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