To turn off your active status on Instagram (which appears to be the 'IV' you're referring to, likely a typo), you can follow these simple steps. This will allow you to browse without others seeing when you were last active, as explained in the video reference.
Steps to Turn Off Active Status
Here is a step-by-step guide:
- Open the Instagram App: Launch the Instagram application on your mobile device.
- Go to Your Profile: Tap on your profile picture located in the bottom right corner.
- Access Settings:
- In the upper right corner of your profile, tap on the three horizontal lines (also known as the hamburger menu).
- From the menu that appears, select "Settings".
- Navigate to Privacy:
- In the settings menu, find and tap on "Privacy".
- Find Activity Status:
- Scroll down until you find "Activity Status".
- Turn Off Activity Status:
- Tap the toggle next to "Show Activity Status" to turn it off. The toggle should change to grey, indicating that the feature is disabled.
Once you have completed these steps, your activity status will no longer be visible to other users on Instagram.
Practical Insights
- Turning off your activity status means that you will also not be able to see the activity status of others.
- The change is immediate.
- You can reactivate the setting at any time, following the same steps.
By following these simple steps, you can browse Instagram without others knowing when you are last active.
