When you first create your account, it’s public by default, and anyone can follow you.
If you lock it, you’ll need to individually approve follow requests.
Tap the toggle next toProtect your poststo switch it on.
When you lock your account, a padlock icon will appear next to your profile.
SelectSettings & Support>configs and privacy.
TapPrivacy and safety>Audience and tagging.
Tap the toggle next toProtect your posts.
ChoosePrivacy and safetyon the left.
SelectAudience, media and taggingon the right.
grab the box next toProtect your poststo add a checkmark.
Your posts and account information are now visible only to your followers.
