To turn off location on Instagram, you need to do two main things: disable location sharing on Instagram's Map feature and revoke Instagram's access to your phone's location in your device settings. Steps to turn off location sharing on Instagram Map:
- Open Instagram and tap the Messages icon at the top right of your feed.
- Tap "Map" at the top of your inbox.
- Tap the Settings (gear) icon in the top right corner.
- Under "Who can see your location?," select "No one."
- Tap "Update" or "Done" to save changes.
Then, to completely stop Instagram from accessing your device location:
- On an iPhone:
- Go to your phone's Settings app → Privacy & Security → Location Services → Instagram.
- Select "Never" or "Ask Next Time" to disable location access.
- On Android:
- Go to Settings → Apps or Apps & notifications → Instagram → Permissions → Location.
- Select "Deny" to revoke location access.
This will ensure Instagram does not track or share your location on the Map or via location tags until you turn it back on. Additionally, avoid adding location tags in your posts and stories if you do not want any location information shared.
