How to Turn Off Comments on Instagram posts on iPhone and Android

Inappropriate comments on Instagram are a rising menace iPhone users are facing. There are a few ways you can manage these comments: first, you can turn off comments; second, completely disable comments from existing Instagram posts; or you can allow Instagram comments from people you follow and your followers only; alternatively, simply block Instagram commenting for people who are writing improper comments. This is a complete guide you can use to turn off comments on Instagram photos on your iPhone and Android.

After disabling comments on new and existing posts, you can turn on commenting on Instagram posts. The process is quite simple and you can quickly turn on commenting on specific posts.

How to turn off Comments on Instagram Posts on iPhone

How to Disable Comments on Instagram Photos on Android and iPhone

How to Turn Off Comments on Instagram Photos on iPhone and Android
How to Completely Disable Comments from Existing Instagram Posts on iPhone
How to Turn on Commenting on Instagram Posts
How to Allow Instagram Comments from People you Follow and Your Followers only.
How to Block Instagram Commenting for Specific Person

How to Turn Off Comments on Instagram Photos on iPhone and Android

Step #1: Launch the Instagram app on your iOS or Android device.

Step #2: Tap on the “+” button from the bottom to upload a Photo or video.

Tap on Plus Icon in Instagram on iPhone and Android

Step #3: Select a photo from your library or capture an image or video.

Step #4: Next, tap on Next from the top right.

Select Photos and Tap on Next in Instagram on iPhone and Android

Step #5: Now, choose the perfect filter.

If you want to edit the photo, tap on the Edit button from the bottom right corner. After that, you have the option to adjust brightness, contrast, saturation and more. Once you are done with editing, tap on Next from the top right corner.

Apply Fliter and Tap on Next in Instagram on Android and iPhone

Step #6: As usual, you need to type any caption for the post, put hashtags and tag people.

Add Caption to Instagram Photo on iPhone and Android

Step #7: Tap on Advance Settings.

Tap on Advance Settings in Instagram on iPhone and Android

Step #8: Toggle ON the switch next to Turn Off Commenting.

Disable Comments on Instagram Photos on Android and iPhone

Step #9: Tap on the back button from the top left corner.

Tap on Back Button After Turning Off Comments on Instagram Posts

Step #10: Finally, tap on Share.

How to Completely Disable Comments from Existing Instagram Posts on iPhone

Step #1: Open the Instagram app on your smartphone.

Step #2: Tap on the profile button at the bottom right corner

Step #3: Select the post for which you want to disable comments.

Step #4: Next, tap on the three horizontal dots from the top right of the post.(If you are an Android user, you need to tap on three vertical dots).

Tap on three horizontal dots in Instagram Post on iPhone and Android

Step #5: Finally, Tap on Turn Off Commenting.

Turn Off Comments in Instagram Post on iPhone and Android

How to Turn on Commenting on Instagram Posts

Step #1: Open the Instagram app on your device.

Step #2: Tap on profile photo.

Step #3: Now, select the photo or video for which you want to enable comment.

Step #4: Next, you need to tap on the three horizontal dots.(Android user, you need to tap on three vertical dots).

Tap on three dots in Instagram Post on iPhone and Android

Step #5: At last, tap on Turn On Commenting.

Enable Comments in Instagram Post on iPhone and Android

How to Allow Instagram Comments from People you Follow and Your Followers only.

Step #1: Open Instagram App on your mobile phone and tap on profile photo from the bottom right corner.

Step #2: Now, tap on the Settings icon. (if you don’t find settings icon then tap on three vertical dots).

Tap on Settings in Instagram on iPhone and Android

Step #3: Next you will be landed on the options page.

Step #4: Scroll down and tap on comments.

Tap on Comments in Instagram on iPhone and Android

Step #5: Tap on Allow comments from.

Tap on Allow comments from in Instagram on iPhone and Android

Step #6: Here you find four different options: Everyone, People You Follow and Your Followers, People you Follow and Your Followers. Choose any one option wisely. As of now, I am going to choose People you follow and Your followers.

Allow Instagram Comments from People you Follow and Your Followers only

How to Block Instagram Commenting for Specific Person

Step #1: Launch Instagram App on your device and tap on profile photo.

Step #2: Tap on the Settings icon. (if you don’t find settings icon then tap on three vertical dots).

Tap on Settings in Instagram on iPhone and Android

Step #3: Next, you need to move down and tap on the comments.

Tap on Comments in Instagram on iPhone and Android

Step #4: Tap on Block comments from.

Tap on Block Comments from in Instagram on iPhone and Android

Step #5: Enter the person name in the search bar, Once you find the person tap on block button next to person name.

Block Instagram Commenting for Specific Person

That’s done!

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