When you follow someone on Instagram do they automatically follow you back?

The answer is no. Each time you follow someone, they’ll receive a notification telling that you’ve followed them. There is no way to follow someone on Instagram without them getting a notification if you’re using your main account to do so. This then brings up another related question.

Should you accept all follow requests on Instagram?

You don’t have to accept all Instagram follow requests, Instagram is NOT Facebook. You are freely choose whom you want to follow, there is no obligation what so ever to follow back. So be critical and selective when following an account, ask yourself if you really want to follow his/her/its feed.

Why do I keep getting Instagram requests?

There are several privacy settings you can utilize to limit the amount of spam follow requests. Most spam follow requests are created by spam bots crawling around Instagram looking for potential targets.

How do I know if someone requested to follow me on Instagram?

Go to your account page on the Instagram app on your iPhone or Android. Tap on the hamburger menu icon in the top right corner and then tap on Settings. Next, go to Security. Under Data and History, tap on Access Data.

How do you know if someone requested to follow you on Instagram?

Tap on the hamburger menu icon in the top right corner and then tap on Settings. Next, go to Security. Under Data and History, tap on Access Data. Now tap on the View All link for Current follow requests under Connections.

What’s the difference between accepting and following?

Yes, a follow request means that another Instagram user wants to follow your private Instagram account. You can either accept the request (allow them to follow you) or delete the request (don’t allow them to follow you). How do I know if my follower request was approved on Instagram?

How do I stop random people from adding me on Instagram?

If you have a personal Instagram account like most people, there’s currently no way to stop someone from adding you to a group—even if your account is set to private….If You Have a Personal Instagram Account

1. Turn off notifications for group requests.
2. Leave the group.
3. Block the account that added you.

Why do I get requests from strangers on Instagram?

These reasons are possible: When you like someone’s post or leave a comment, someone may have seen your account and might be attracted by your profile photo. People might be attracted by your bio. They might have searched your Instagram name or ID.