Threads, an Instagram app is Meta’s answer to Twitter. On contrary to Instagram, Threads is more focused on text-based conversation style interface, where you can have focused and meaning discussions with other users, similar to Twitter.
If you have recently joined Threads, your account will automatically be set to public, regardless of your account status on Instagram. However, if you like to make your Threads account private so that only those who you choose to accept as your followers can view and interact with your content. You can easily make your Threads account private.
Here is how to easily make your Threads account private.
How to make your Threads account private?
You can make your Threads account private in few simple steps and control over who can access or interact with the content that you post on the platform. Here is how!
- Open Threads app on your Smartphone, and head over to your Profile tab.
- Now, tap on the Menu icon on top right, and select Privacy from the options. (Or simply, press the Globe icon on top-right to access Privacy settings)
- Inside Privacy, tap on the Private Profile toggle.
- Then press OK on the popup to confirm switching your profile from Public to Private.
- And there you have successfully made your Threads profile private.
Remember, your Threads account and your Instagram account are separate entities. Changing the privacy settings on Threads will not impact the privacy settings on Instagram. So even if your Instagram account is set to public, your Threads account can still be private or vice-versa.
Continue enjoying the text-based conversations and meaningful discussions with other users on Threads while maintaining the level of privacy that suits you. If you ever wish to make your account public again, you can easily switch back to a public profile within the app’s privacy settings.
Here is how to make your Threads account public.
- Open Threads app on your Smartphone, and head over to your Profile tab.
- Now, tap on the Menu icon on top right, and select Privacy from the options. (Or simply, press the Globe icon on top-right to access Privacy settings)
- Inside Privacy, tap on the Private Profile toggle.
- And finally, press OK on the popup to confirm switching your profile back to Public.
You have now successfully made your Threads account public. Now anyone who comes across your Threads profile will be able to view and interact with your content and can even follow you without needing to request your permission.
How to manage followers on a Private Threads account?
If you are making your Threads account private, you might want to go through all your followers who followed you while your account was public. You might as well remove some of them that you wouldn’t want them to see content on your private Threads account.
Whatever the case may be, managing followers on a private Threads account is also a straightforward process. Here is how you can do it.
- Open Threads app on your Smartphone, and head over to your Profile tab.
- Tap on Followers. Here, you can see a list of all your followers, and those who your follow.
- To remove a follower, simply tap on the Remove button next to their name.
- Then press Remove button again on the confirmation popup and you are done.
Once you remove a follower, they will not be able to view or interact with your content unless they send a new follow request, which you’ll have to accept while your account is in private status.
If someone keep sending you follower request after you remove them and you find it bothersome, you can block them from your Threads account to prevent them from sending any more requests.
Also read: How to Hide Threads badge on Instagram?
Benefit of making Threads account Private!
Making your Threads account private offers several benefits.
- Control Over Audience – You have complete control over who can view and interact with your content. This can be especially beneficial if you want to share specific content with a select group of people.
- Privacy – Private account ensures that your posts and discussions are only visible to your approved followers. This can help protect your privacy and keep your conversations more personal.
- Protection Against Spam – With a private account, you can better protect yourself from spam or unwanted messages, as only your approved followers can interact with you.
Remember, the choice to make your Threads account private or public is entirely up to you and depends on how you want to use the platform. You can always switch back to a public account if you feel more comfortable with a larger audience or want to reach out to more people. Similarly, if you want to keep your discussions private and intimate, you can always switch to a private account.
Change Privacy settings of your Threads account!
And that’s how you can make your Threads account private, now only approved followers will be able to see your posts and interact with them. Other users will need to request to follow you, and you can accept or decline their requests.
Remember, privacy is important, and by making your Threads account private, you have more control over who can access your content. Make sure to regularly manage your followers and only accept requests from trusted users. But as always, you can also revert by making your private account public if you wish to interact with wider audience.
