2 Quick Ways to Confirm a Follow Request on Instagram

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Get new followers approved on Instagram

Written by Rain Kengly

Last Updated: October 18, 2024 Fact Checked

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If you have a private Instagram account, potential followers will have to request permission to access your photos and videos. This wikiHow teaches you how to confirm a follow request on Instagram using your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer.

Quick Steps

Tap the heart icon in the top-right corner.
Tap Follow request.
Tap Confirm next to the request.

Method 1

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This is a multicolored camera icon. If you aren't already logged into your Instagram account, do so now.^{[1]
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It's at the top-right corner. If you have notifications, you'll see a red dot next to it.

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This is at the very top of the page.
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Tap Confirm. This is the blue button next to the user.
- To remove the request, tap Delete. The user won't be notified, but they'll be able to send another follow request.
- If you'd like to follow the person back, tap the Follow button that appears.
- If you can't confirm a request, you may have switched your account between public and private too many times. Try waiting 24 hours before trying to accept again.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Using the Website

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Go to https://www.instagram.com/ in a web browser. You can use any browser.
- If you aren't already logged into your account, enter your phone number, username, or email and password to do so now.^{[2]
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This is next to the heart icon in the left panel.
This is at the very top of the page.
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Click Confirm. This is the blue button next to the user.
- If you want to follow them back, click the Follow button that appears.
- If you can't confirm a request, you may have switched your account between public and private too many times. Try waiting 24 hours before trying to accept again.

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Why won't my Instagram follow requests work?

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To approve your requests, tap the checkmark. If the issue persists, you should contact Instagram support.

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I got a notification that someone requested to follow me, and when I went to confirm, it wasn't there anymore. Why?

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It means they have cancelled the request originally sent. The notifications are sent immediately so you will still get the notification, even if it was cancelled.

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How can I accept and deny followers on Instagram without using the Instagram app?

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You can accept and deny follow requests on the website using any browser.

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