How to Disable Instagram Message Status: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to turn off message status on Instagram to keep your activity private with this easy-to-follow guide.

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To turn off message status on Instagram: Go to your profile and tap the menu icon (three lines). Select Settings, then Privacy. Scroll down to Activity Status and toggle the switch to off. This will disable the ability for others to see when you were last active or currently active**.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What does disabling message status on Instagram do? Disabling message status prevents others from seeing when you were last active or if you are currently active on Instagram.
  2. Can I turn off message status for only certain people on Instagram? No, the message status setting on Instagram applies to all users, and you cannot selectively disable it for specific individuals.
  3. Will my friends know when I’m active if I turn off message status? No, if you turn off message status, your friends will not know when you are active or when you last used Instagram.

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