To turn off location on Instagram, you can follow these steps:
- Open the Instagram app and go to your profile.
- Tap the three lines (menu) in the top right corner.
- Go to "Settings" or "Device Permissions" (names vary by device).
- Find "Location Services" and tap it.
- Turn off location permissions for Instagram in your device settings.
Alternatively, if you want to disable location sharing on the Instagram Map feature:
- Tap the Messages icon in the top right corner of your feed.
- Tap "Map" at the top of your inbox.
- Tap the Settings gear icon in the top right.
- Select "No one" to stop sharing your location with anyone.
- Tap "Update" to confirm.
For extra privacy control, you can also go to your device’s main Settings app, find Instagram under Apps, and revoke location permissions there. This will prevent Instagram from accessing your location entirely. Instagram location sharing is opt-in, and by default location sharing is off unless you enable it. With these steps, you can ensure your location is not shared or accessed by Instagram or your followers.
