I’m curious if there’s any way to check someone’s Instagram messages without them finding out. Is it even possible, or would they always get notified? Just wondering how private DMs really are.
Hey Jade, so Instagram DMs are pretty locked down on their end - no notifications get sent if someone’s snooping, but actually getting into someone’s DMs without their knowledge basically requires either knowing their login credentials or having their unlocked phone in your hands. There’s no magic “remote Instagram spy” that actually works like the sketchy ads claim - most of those are scams trying to steal your credit card. If you’re a parent trying to keep tabs on a kid, the realistic move is Family Link, Screen Time, or an app like Bark that hooks in with account access you set up together - way less drama than trying to sneak around. 