Instagram has recently made significant updates to its ‘Limits’ and ‘Restrict’ tools to enhance user privacy and safety on the platform. The ‘Limits’ tool, which was introduced in 2021, allows users to temporarily silence unwanted interactions and customize the level of restriction. By default, the tool only allows interactions from a group of close friends, but users can also limit interactions to recent followers or accounts that don’t follow them. Additionally, users can set a notice to remove the limitation.
In addition to the ‘Limits’ tool, Instagram has introduced a new function called ‘Restrict.’ When a user restricts an account, that person will not be able to see if the user is online or view their messages. Any comments made by the restricted account on the user’s posts will only be visible to both parties and hidden from others. If the restricted account tries to tag the user, a message will appear indicating that the action is not allowed for everyone.
These updates aim to provide users with more control over who can interact with their accounts, giving them valuable options for managing online interactions and creating a more positive experience on Instagram. With these tools in place, users can protect themselves from harassment risk by limiting unwanted contacts and customizing their privacy settings on the platform.