{"id":3520,"date":"2024-03-21T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/?p=3520"},"modified":"2025-04-25T00:37:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T07:37:04","slug":"instagram-about-this-account-what-its-all-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/instagram-about-this-account-what-its-all-about","title":{"rendered":"Instagram About This Account: What It\u2019s All About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Instagram About This Account feature adds more information about your account. We\u2019ll share all the details about what visitors can expect to see and what control you have to hide it. Understanding the features is great when researching other accounts on the social media platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can include competitors or looking at random accounts that you follow. However, as you\u2019ll see, the information provided in this section varies between accounts.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6214571-1.jpg\" alt=\"Instagram About This Account: What It\u2019s All About\" class=\"wp-image-3521\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6214571-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6214571-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6214571-1-16x24.jpg 16w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6214571-1-24x36.jpg 24w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6214571-1-32x48.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e7e1eaea2ae\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e7e1eaea2ae\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/instagram-about-this-account-what-its-all-about\/#What_Is_About_This_Account_on_Instagram\" >What Is About This Account on Instagram?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/instagram-about-this-account-what-its-all-about\/#How_To_Hide_About_This_Account_on_Instagram\" >How To Hide About This Account on Instagram<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/instagram-about-this-account-what-its-all-about\/#1_Set_Your_Account_to_Private\" >1. Set Your Account to Private<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/instagram-about-this-account-what-its-all-about\/#2_Temporarily_Deactivate_Your_Account\" >2. Temporarily Deactivate Your Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/instagram-about-this-account-what-its-all-about\/#3_Delete_Your_Instagram_Account\" >3. Delete Your Instagram Account<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/instagram-about-this-account-what-its-all-about\/#How_To_Add_About_This_Account_on_Instagram\" >How To Add About This Account on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/instagram-about-this-account-what-its-all-about\/#About_This_Account_Instagram_Not_Showing\" >About This Account Instagram Not Showing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/instagram-about-this-account-what-its-all-about\/#3_Different_Types_of_Instagram_Accounts\" >3 Different Types of Instagram Accounts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/instagram-about-this-account-what-its-all-about\/#Can_You_Have_More_Than_One_Instagram_Account\" >Can You Have More Than One Instagram Account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/instagram-about-this-account-what-its-all-about\/#Instagram_About_This_Account_Does_It_Help_Users\" >Instagram About This Account: Does It Help Users?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_About_This_Account_on_Instagram\"><\/span>What Is About This Account on Instagram?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About This Account<\/strong> on Instagram is the feature that Instagram added to increase transparency. You can click on <strong>About This Account<\/strong> link, and here\u2019s the information you\u2019ll see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date joined<\/strong>: This reveals the date the user created the account. Therefore, Instagram viewers can figure out how long an account has been around.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Former username count<\/strong>: This information reveals the number of times an <a href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/ideas-for-an-instagram-username-to-stand-out\">Instagram username<\/a> changes. Instagram users can look at this count to help understand the authenticity of an account.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, not all but some accounts may also show the following information in the About This Account section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Here, you can see the country where the account was created so you can review if the account location is genuine.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accounts with shared followers<\/strong>: You will see related accounts in this section where there\u2019s a lot of overlap. Therefore, you can figure out what accounts are similar to the ones you\u2019re viewing.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Active ads<\/strong>: You\u2019ll see a list of an account&#8217;s active ads by going through the Meta Ad Library.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verified<\/strong>: This informs you if the account has a verified status on Instagram.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Hide_About_This_Account_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How To Hide About This Account on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s look at the different methods for how to hide About This Account on Instagram. We\u2019ll present the different methods so you can choose the one that makes the most sense for your requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Set_Your_Account_to_Private\"><\/span>1. Set Your Account to Private<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting your account to private hides the feature from public view. However, only followers of a private account will have access to the content. Therefore, it\u2019s not the best option if you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/\">grow your Instagram followers<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting your account to private only takes a few minutes, and you can reverse the process anytime. You can do this by going into your account settings on your personal computer or mobile app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Temporarily_Deactivate_Your_Account\"><\/span>2. Temporarily Deactivate Your Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can temporarily deactivate an Instagram account to hide the section. This ensures you have a sense of privacy while the account is not available for anyone to view. You can change your account before bringing it back online. Additionally, you can reactivate your Instagram account immediately by going through the menus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Delete_Your_Instagram_Account\"><\/span>3. Delete Your Instagram Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Deleting your Instagram account will obviously remove the section. However, it\u2019s the most extreme option since the account is no longer available. You should only take this action if you\u2019re sure the account isn\u2019t required.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will receive a 30-day grace period after deleting your account. You can reverse the decisions and recover your Instagram account during this time. Note that temporarily deleting your account can dramatically impact follower growth. Hence, you\u2019ll need to decide on the best course of action carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-brett-jordan-5426401-1.jpg\" alt=\"Instagram About This Account: What It\u2019s All About, image \u21162\" class=\"wp-image-3522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-brett-jordan-5426401-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-brett-jordan-5426401-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-brett-jordan-5426401-1-24x18.jpg 24w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-brett-jordan-5426401-1-36x27.jpg 36w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-brett-jordan-5426401-1-48x36.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Add_About_This_Account_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How To Add About This Account on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you interested in learning how to add About This Account on Instagram? You don\u2019t need to add this feature manually since it\u2019s added automatically. That\u2019s because it ensures every account has one, and that will help visitors learn more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you can add text on the About This Account feature to add more value. Here, you can mention more about what your account is all about and what to expect. This may increase the chances of converting casual visitors into followers. Also, you can help users decide if your account matches their expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-ready-made-3850216.jpg\" alt=\"Instagram About This Account: What It\u2019s All About, image \u21163\" class=\"wp-image-3523\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-ready-made-3850216.jpg 640w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-ready-made-3850216-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-ready-made-3850216-16x24.jpg 16w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-ready-made-3850216-24x36.jpg 24w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-ready-made-3850216-32x48.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_This_Account_Instagram_Not_Showing\"><\/span>About This Account Instagram Not Showing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s tackle the problem of About This Account Instagram not showing. This only happens when the Instagram account isn\u2019t verified. Therefore, if you want the feature to activate then consider you\u2019ll need to take the steps to verify the account. This ensures that visitors will place more trust in your account. It\u2019s vital when selling products on the social media platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you have verified your IG account and it\u2019s still not working, contact customer support. They can assist you with figuring out the problem and help you get the account verified faster. Typically, after verifying an account, there\u2019s no need to repeat the process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Different_Types_of_Instagram_Accounts\"><\/span>3 Different Types of Instagram Accounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s take a look at the different types of Instagram accounts you can get. Note that it\u2019s possible to have multiple accounts under one Instagram username. This means you can use the same login details for different accounts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the three Instagram account types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Personal<\/strong>: This is the regular type of account that most people have by default. Using this account, you can do the majority of what\u2019s available on Instagram. However, as you\u2019ll see from the other types, there are a few omissions. Overall, this account type is limited to interacting with your social circles.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business<\/strong>: As the name suggests, this account type is for businesses that want to grow their brand on Instagram. It includes access to Instagram ads, which allows you to create advertisements on Instagram Reels feeds. Also, you can create product pages on Instagram for direct selling. Likewise, <a href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/instagram-insights-your-blueprint-for-social-media-triumph\">Instagram Insights is available<\/a> for an added depth of data analysis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creator<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/content-creator-jobs-there-is-something-out-there-for-you\">Are you an Instagram content creator?<\/a> Then, you can open a creator account under the professional account banner. It has a lot of overlap with business accounts. However, the intention here is that this account is not for selling products or services.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Have_More_Than_One_Instagram_Account\"><\/span>Can You Have More Than One Instagram Account?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can add multiple accounts and use <a href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/instagram-account-switching-take-your-account-to-the-next-level\">Instagram account switching<\/a> to move between them. In fact, you can move between at a fast pace so that you can have a personal one for social interaction. Then, you can move to your business or creator account when you need to get some work done.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, having multiple accounts is a great idea if you want to separate your professional and personal life. This also ensures you don\u2019t spam your special circle with business-related content and vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can have up to five accounts under the same username and login details. Besides this, you can grant users specific access privileges. This is handy if you want to hire freelancers to work on your Instagram account.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-amar-preciado-13709184-1.jpg\" alt=\"Instagram About This Account: What It\u2019s All About, image \u21164\" class=\"wp-image-3524\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-amar-preciado-13709184-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-amar-preciado-13709184-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-amar-preciado-13709184-1-16x24.jpg 16w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-amar-preciado-13709184-1-24x36.jpg 24w, https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-amar-preciado-13709184-1-32x48.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instagram_About_This_Account_Does_It_Help_Users\"><\/span>Instagram About This Account: Does It Help Users?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Users will find it handy when there\u2019s an About This Account feature. That\u2019s because it provides them with a bit of help to understand better what the account is about. Also, they can see the verification status to decide if the account is worth trusting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know more about the Instagram About This Account feature, make sure to check it out. You can see the feature in action on verified accounts, so you can have a look today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you need help with scaling your Instagram account? Then, don\u2019t hesitate to learn more about what Plixi brings to the table. We combine our algorithm and audience target tech to help you grow. So what are you waiting for? <a href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\">Start scaling and gaining Instagram followers right now<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Instagram About This Account feature adds more information about your account. We\u2019ll share all the details about what visitors can expect to see and what control you have to hide it. Understanding the features is great when researching other accounts on the social media platform.&nbsp; This can include competitors or looking at random accounts &#8230; <a title=\"Instagram About This Account: What It\u2019s All About\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/instagram-about-this-account-what-its-all-about\" aria-label=\"Read more about Instagram About This Account: What It\u2019s All About\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3523,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3520","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3520","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3520"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3520\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9218,"href":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3520\/revisions\/9218"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3523"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3520"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3520"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plixi.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3520"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}