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How privacy settings impact growth with Kicksta

Last updated on Apr 07, 2025

One of the most critical steps you can take when growing your Instagram with Kicksta is ensuring your profile is publicly visible.

Going from private to public can significantly boost your engagement and allow Kicksta to deliver the best possible results. Here is how your account privacy settings and the difference between growth methods will affect the performance of your growth with Kicksta:

  1. Targeted Growth - Kicksta automates your interaction by following and later unfollowing Instagram users based on the selected targets or hashtags. That’s why it’s important that your account is set to public, as you will follow and unfollow a lot of profiles. Additionally, people will discover you through the Explore page as your profile gets picked up by the Instagram algorithm and gets shown to more and more people.

  2. On-demand followers - Go-to option for those who need results immediately. This is a great way to instantly and without any effort put some credibility to your name and your account. Keep in mind that you can not purchase followers if your account is set as private, so make sure your profile is public before you decide to make a purchase.

Switching to a Public Account

Whether you’re using the Instagram mobile app or accessing your settings via a web browser, the steps are similar. Let’s focus on the mobile app process, as that’s how most people manage their accounts:

  1. Open the Instagram App
    Launch the Instagram app on your device and log in if necessary.

  2. Go to Your Profile
    Tap the profile icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen to head to your personal page.

  3. Access Settings
    Tap the three horizontal lines. A menu will appear; choose Settings and privacy (or simply Settings, depending on your app version).

  4. Privacy Settings
    Within the Settings and privacy menu, look for Privacy or Account Privacy.

  5. Disable Private Account
    If your account is currently private, you’ll see a toggle next to Private account. Switch it off, and confirm you want to move to a public profile. Your content and future posts will now be visible to anyone on Instagram.

That’s it! Your Instagram profile is publicly viewable and ready for optimal growth using Kicksta’s advanced targeting and engagement tactics.

Public vs. Private Profiles: Key Differences

If you’re aiming for growth - particularly with Kicksta, opting for a public profile has clear advantages.

  • Discoverability

    1. ✅Public: Users easily find you through hashtags, the Explore page, and mutual engagements. Increased visibility means faster growth.

    2. ☑️Private: Only approved followers can see your content. You’re far less likely to appear in search results or recommended posts.

  • Engagement Opportunities

    1. ✅Public: Anyone can like, comment on, or share your posts. People can freely tag friends or repost your content in their stories.

    2. ☑️Private: Your posts are locked away behind a follow request, and prospective followers need permission before they can even see what you’re all about.

  • Personal Branding

    1. ✅Public: You’re opening yourself up for broader brand building. This is ideal for influencers, businesses, or individuals using Kicksta to gain more reach.

    2. ☑️Private: Good for personal security and close-knit sharing, bad for large-scale brand development.

Business Accounts: Public by Default

Did you know? Business Accounts (as well as Creator Accounts) on Instagram are automatically public. Here are the top benefits of having a Business or Creator account:

  • Built-In Analytics: Business accounts come equipped with insights and analytics that let you measure reach, engagement, and audience demographics.

  • Professional Features: Business and Creator Accounts enable additional functionalities like setting up shopping features, adding contact buttons, and running promotions or ads. These features can further amplify the effect of Kicksta’s engagement.

Credibility and Branding: A business or creator profile signals professionalism, which can establish trust with potential followers. People tend to engage more with accounts that appear authoritative and reputable.

Getting the Most Out of Kicksta

Switching your Instagram profile from private to public is a simple yet powerful move for anyone serious about leveraging Kicksta for growth. Especially because Kicksta’s targeting technology can effectively put your content in front of users who are most likely to be interested in what you offer - whether it’s products, services, or a unique perspective. 

By opening the door to new audiences, you maximize your potential for growth and engagement on Instagram. The process only takes a few taps, and the payoff - a more discoverable, engagement-friendly account, is well worth it.

For even more professional tools and insights, consider converting your personal profile to a BusinessAccount. It’s automatically public, meaning you won’t have to worry about toggling privacy settings, and it also provides additional analytics and features to help your Instagram presence thrive.