How to Turn Off the “Active Now” Status on Instagram

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If you want to hide the green “Active Now” indicator that shows you’re online on Instagram, here’s a quick guide to turn it off.

Steps to Turn Off the “Active Now” Status

  1. Open Instagram: Launch the Instagram app and log in to your account.
  2. Go to Your Profile: Tap the profile icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
  3. Access Settings:
    • Tap the three-line menu (hamburger icon) in the top-right corner.
    • Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
  4. Navigate to Online Status Settings:
    • Scroll down and tap on How Others Can Interact with You.
    • Select Messages and Story Replies.
  5. Disable Activity Status:
    • Tap on Show Activity Status and toggle it off.

Once this is turned off, your followers and friends won’t be able to see when you’re online.

That’s it! You’ve successfully hidden your online status on Instagram.

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