How to View What Accounts You Have Muted on Instagram

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Learn how to check which accounts you have muted on Instagram

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1 Open the Instagram app.

2 Navigate the profile tab.

3 Tap the three-line menu.

4 Tap "Settings" on the menu.

5 Tap the "Privacy" option.

6 Scroll down and tap "Muted Accounts."

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Last Updated: June 20, 2023

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Do you want to view the list of people you have muted on Instagram? This wikiHow teaches you how to do it.

Things You Should Know

• You can view the accounts you have muted in your Instagram settings.
• Tap on a muted user's account to change the mute settings.
• You can unmute a user from their profile.

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Open the Instagram app.

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   Launch the Instagram app on your Android, iPhone, or iPad. It’s the purple, pink, and orange icon with a white camera inside. Log in to your account, if you haven't done so.
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Navigate the profile tab.

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   Tap on your profile icon at the bottom-right corner. This takes you to your profile.

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Tap the three-line menu.

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   The three-line menu is at the top-right corner ≡. The menu panel will appear.
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Tap "Settings" on the menu.

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   Select Settings at the top of your menu. Your Instagram settings will expand.

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Tap the "Privacy" option.

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   You will see Privacy near the top of the menu. Another menu will expand.
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Scroll down and tap "Muted Accounts."

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   Muted Acounts is near the bottom of the menu. A list of users you have muted on Instagram will show up on your screen. If you want to change your mute settings, tap on an account and go to their profile.

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• If you want to unmute a user, go to their profile tab and tap on the Following button. Then, select “Mute” from the options to unmute Instagram posts and stories.
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