How to Pause Instagram: A Step-by-Step Guide
Instagram is a powerful social media platform that allows users to share photos, videos, and stories with friends and followers. However, sometimes you may want to take a break from the constant notifications and scrolling. If you’re looking for a way to pause Instagram, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you do so.
1. Open the Instagram app on your smartphone.
2. Tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner to go to your profile page.
3. Once on your profile page, tap the three horizontal lines in the top right corner to access the menu.
4. Scroll down and tap “Settings” to view the app’s settings.
5. In the Settings menu, scroll down and tap “Notifications.” This will open a list of all the notifications you receive on Instagram.
6. To pause notifications for a specific account, tap the account name. A pop-up menu will appear.
7. In the pop-up menu, tap “Turn Off Notifications.” This will pause notifications for that specific account.
8. If you want to pause notifications for all accounts, go back to the Notifications settings page and tap “Turn Off All Notifications.” This will pause notifications for all accounts on your Instagram profile.
9. To resume notifications, simply repeat the steps above and tap “Turn On Notifications” instead of “Turn Off Notifications.” If you want to resume notifications for a specific account, tap the account name and select “Turn On Notifications” from the pop-up menu.
10. Additionally, you can pause Instagram stories by going to your profile page, tapping the camera icon, and then tapping the three dots in the top right corner. In the menu, tap “Story Settings” and then toggle the “Allow Notifications” switch to off.
By following these steps, you can easily pause Instagram notifications and take a break from the app when needed. Remember, you can always resume notifications by following the same steps and toggling the switches back on.
