Set your account to private
Avoid adding your location in your bio
Remove location tags from posts and stories
Turn off Instagram location permissions in your device settings
Do not use geotags when posting
Avoid mentioning your city, region, or country in captions or comments
Use a VPN if you want to mask your IP address
Disable contact syncing in Instagram settings
Use a username and profile photo that do not reveal your location
Review tagged posts and hide ones that expose your location
Turn off activity status
Limit who can see your stories and highlights
Avoid linking other accounts that reveal your location
Use a separate email address and phone number that do not identify your region