Earlier this year, Meta updated Instagram with a new ‘Quiet Mode’. This feature aims to remove Instagram as a distraction, thereby enabling users to be more productive. Since it is a new feature that is being slowly phased out in different regions of the world, Quiet Mode still hasn’t been adopted by the bulk of Instagram’s user base. Some may not even be aware of what it is. In this article, we explain what Quiet Mode is and how you can enable it on your Instagram profile.
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What is Instagram Quiet Mode?
Instagram’s Quiet Mode is a great tool for people who are easily distracted by Insta notifications. Quiet Mode pauses all DM notifications, letting you focus on your daily activities. When it is enabled, the green dot on your profile that signifies you are online on Instagram is replaced with a moon icon. This is super helpful because it lets your followers know that you can’t see message notifications on your device. If anyone messages you, they will receive an auto-reply explaining to them that you cannot see the notification alerts for their messages. In case of an emergency, they can contact you elsewhere.
You can choose the timing for Quiet Mode as well. By default, Quiet Mode is tuned to kick in at 11 pm and last till 7 am. The timing can be changed in Settings. Quiet Mode can be customised to be enabled at certain hours of the day, like when you have classes or when you are studying at home.
Once you halt Quiet Mode, you will be presented with a report of all the messages and notifications you received while you were away. Quiet Mode is a handy tool for students who want to focus on studying without being distracted by Instagram. You can use it to increase productivity and take frequent breaks from Instagram without having to delete your profile.
Here’s how you can enable Quiet Mode on Instagram
If Quiet Mode is available in your location, here’s how you can enable it on your profile.
Step 1: Launch the Instagram app and tap on your profile icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Tap on the hamburger menu at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Select ‘Settings and privacy’.
Step 4: Tap on Notifications.
Step 5: Select ‘Quiet Mode’.
Step 6: Switch the toggle bar on for Quiet Mode.
Step 7: Select the timing and duration for Quiet Mode.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quiet Mode on Instagram?
Quiet Mode on Instagram pauses all message notifications on the app for a selected time period of your choosing. When Quiet Mode is enabled, the green dot on your profile will be replaced by a moon icon.
Is Quiet Mode available in India?
Quiet Mode for Instagram is not available in India yet. Instagram is rolling out the feature in a phased manner. Indian users will be able to access Quiet Mode in the coming months.
Do my Instagram followers know when I’m in Quiet Mode?
Once you turn on Quiet Mode, the green dot on your profile is replaced by a moon icon, letting your followers know that your profile is in Quiet Mode. Anyone that sends you a message will receive an auto-reply letting them know that you cannot receive notification alerts for their messages at the moment.
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Conclusion
This is how you can enable Quiet Mode on Instagram. As of now, Quiet Mode is available to Instagram users in the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. If Quiet Mode isn’t available in your region yet, you can still access it by using a VPN and setting the location to USA/UK/Canada or any of the regions where it is available.
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