Respond to unwanted Instagram contact

Focus on observed behaviour, safe evidence retention, official controls and exposure you can reduce without identifying a visitor.

32 seconds. Silent explainer with on-screen text and English captions.

Video transcript

1. Describe the behaviour. Record specific unwanted contact. A username does not identify a visitor or establish intent.
2. Keep evidence when safe. Retain relevant URLs, dates and context privately. Do not expand the review into unrelated people.
3. Use official controls. Review blocking, reporting, tags and message controls in Instagram's current settings.
4. Reduce your exposure. Review your own public details and account security. No tool can guarantee a list of profile visitors.

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