To turn off location on Instagram, you have a few options depending on what exactly you want to disable:
- Turn off Instagram location sharing via Instagram app:
- Open Instagram and go to your profile.
- Tap the three lines menu (≡) in the top right corner.
- Go to Settings and activity or Device preferences.
- Find "Location Services" or "Location Sharing (Instagram Map)".
- Select "No one" to stop sharing your location on the map.
- Confirm or update your device settings if prompted.
- Disable location permission for Instagram on your phone:
- Go to your phone's Settings app.
- Open Privacy & Security or Apps section.
- Go to Location Services or App permissions.
- Find Instagram in the list of apps.
- Disable location permission for Instagram.
The Instagram map feature that shows user locations is off by default, so you won't share your location unless you enable it. You can control who sees your location (friends, followers you follow back, close friends, or specific people). Location updates when you open the app and is removed after 24 hours if you don't open it again. If you simply want to stop Instagram from accessing your location on your device, turning off location permission in your phone's settings is the most effective way. These steps will help you control and turn off your location sharing on Instagram and your device as needed.
