how do you turn off comments from your instagram post
How to turn off comments from your Instagram post
You can turn off comments on Instagram both before you post and after you’ve already posted. The setting is simple: look for the “Turn off commenting” option in the post’s menu or in Advanced Settings.
Turning off comments on an existing post
For a post that’s already on your profile:
- Go to your Instagram profile and open the post you want to change.
- Tap the three dots (⋮ or …) icon above the post (usually top-right).
- In the menu that appears, choose “Turn off commenting”.
- The comment icon disappears and no one can leave new comments; all existing comments are hidden.
If you later want comments back:
- Open the same post, tap the three dots again, and choose “Turn on commenting”.
Turning off comments before you post
If you haven’t shared the post yet:
- Create your post (photo, video, or carousel) and go through filters/caption as usual.
- On the final screen where you add your caption and tag people, scroll down and tap “Advanced settings” at the bottom.
- Under the Comments section, toggle “Turn off commenting” on.
- Finish by tapping Share / Post — the post will go up with comments disabled.
You can still change this later by going to the post and using the three dots menu as described above.
Turning off comments on Instagram via the web (desktop)
If you’re on a computer:
- Log in to Instagram and go to your profile.
- Open the post, then click the three dots icon above it.
- Choose “Turn off commenting” just like in the app.
The behavior is the same: comments are hidden and new comments are blocked.
Frequently asked mini-questions
Will turning off comments delete old comments?
No. Old comments are hidden but not deleted. If you turn commenting back on later, they become visible again.
Can I turn off comments for all posts at once?
Instagram doesn’t offer a single “turn off comments for all posts” button. You must do it per post, either before posting or after, using the steps above.
Does this apply to Reels and Stories?
- For posts and Reels you can use “Turn off commenting” as described.
- For Stories , you manage replies via Settings → “Who can reply to your Story” instead of a per-story “turn off comments” button.
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