I’ve been trying to check out someone’s Instagram profile but they have it set to private, and I don’t want to send a follow request because they might find it weird or suspicious. Is there any legitimate way to view their posts and stories without actually following them, or maybe through some third-party app or website? I’m particularly interested in seeing their recent activity and photos, but I want to respect their privacy settings if there’s no proper way to do this.
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Hey there! Short answer: there’s no legitimate way to view a private Instagram account without following. Those third-party apps claiming they can? They’re scams or malware - I’ve tested a bunch and they’re all bad news. If someone set their account to private, it’s because they want to control who sees their content.
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