Did someone restrict you on Instagram? Did you know they did so? Did you try to find out why they did that? If your answers are NO, YES and NO, then we can say with confidence that you’ve been restricted. And if that sounds weird to you, read along to know more about it. Ever felt like someone is keeping something from you? Well, if that someone is a friend or an acquaintance on social media sites such as Facebook or Instagram. You might have come to know of this feeling when the person in question stops following your activities through their account or stops sending friend requests. Sounds weird now? Let us explain how and why does this happen.
What Does Restricted Mean On Instagram?
The term restricted means that you are not able to see someone’s profile on Instagram. You won’t be able to see the person’s posts, stories or even comment on their posts. You will also see a message that says the profile is private when you try to access it. A restricted profile means that you are blocked and you can’t interact with that person in any way, which is a bummer, isn’t it? If you have a private profile, other people can’t see your posts, stories or profile either. If someone has restricted you on Instagram, you’ll see this message: “This user is private.” If you have a private profile, other people will see this message: “This profile is private.”
Why Do People Restric Others On Instagram?
People restrict access to their accounts for various reasons. Perhaps, the person has not used their account for a while and wishes to keep it private. They might be going through a rough phase in their lives and don’t want to be disturbed. Or, they might be dealing with stalkers or haters on the internet and want to keep them out of their account. Whatever be the reason, restricting someone on Instagram is a way of blocking them from following you. It is also a way of telling them they are not allowed to comment on your posts or send you friend requests.
How To Know If Someone Has Restricted You?
Are you sure you’ve been restricted? If yes, there is a way to check it out. Log into your Instagram account, click on the profile icon in the top-right corner of the screen and select “View My Profile” from the drop-down menu. If your profile is private, it will show “This account is private”. If you have been restricted, you will see “This user is private”.
How To Find Out Who Restricted You?
You can’t really find out who restricted you. The person who restricted you can unblock you and you’ll be able to see their profile but if they don’t want to unblock you, there won’t be any option for you to know who restricted you. Instagram doesn’t provide any way to find out who restricted you.
Tips To Avoid Being Restricted By Others
People don’t restrict others randomly. They do so when they feel the need. If you are someone who has been restricted by someone, the best way to avoid being restricted again is to avoid doing anything that can be deemed as offensive or inappropriate by the other person. One, don’t ask the person who restricted you to unblock you. If they have blocked you, they must have had a reason. They might not have time for you, or they might not want to interact with you. Two, don’t try to find out who restricted you. If the person wanted you to know, they would have unblocked you. Three, don’t start following the person who has blocked you. It’s unwise to start following someone who has blocked you. They might have their reasons and following them might irritate them. Four, don’t comment on posts by a person who has blocked you. Even if they don’t know you’re there, you are still taking a risk. They might be keeping a track of everything that’s being posted on their feed. Five, avoid being friends with people who are known to restrict others. You never know when they might restrict you too and then you’ll be left in the dark about it. Six, don’t get offended if someone restricts you. It could be for any number of reasons. They might have been busy, distracted, or even have a grudge against you. Seven, don’t let people who have restricted you break your spirit. Instead, keep doing what you love and ignore them completely. Lastly, don’t restrict people. If you’ve been restricted, avoid doing the same to others. Unblock others who you have restricted in the past and let the glorious world of Instagram flourish.
Conclusion
A social media site is a space where you can interact with people who share similar interests. You can follow people on Instagram who post photos that inspire you, or you can follow people who post funny content that makes you laugh. But when someone on the site restricts your access to their account, you feel left out and neglected. There can be several reasons why someone might have restricted you on Instagram, and you won’t be able to know the real reason unless you ask them. If you have been restricted, don’t take it personally. Try to avoid doing things that might offend someone and make them restrict you.