Instagram Direct Messages are a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, but sometimes you might want to keep them hidden from your public profile. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Open your Instagram account and click on the three lines in the top left corner of the screen.
  2. Under “Settings,” click on “Privacy.”
  3. Under “Direct Messages,” select the option that says “Only Me.”
  4. Click on the blue “Save Changes” button at the bottom of the screen. ..