How to turn off location on Instagram? Step by step

The introduction of the new location-based feature on Instagram Maps has opened the door to new ways to connect with friends and discover location-based content. However, its launch has also raised important questions about privacy and security, especially when it comes to controlling how, when, and with whom real-time location sharing occurs. ALSO READ. What is the repost button on Instagram and how does it work? What is the Instagram Map and how does it work? Launched for U.S. users in August 2025, Instagram’s Map feature is a social tool similar to Snap Maps. It allows users to see where their friends are—if they’ve opted in to share their location—as well as explore posts and reels tagged to specific locations by friends or content creators they follow. The Map is located within the Messages tab, and it visually displays user activity with different shapes to indicate location sharing status: Blue arrow: You are sharing your location with your selected audience. Red dot: You are not sharing your location. Orange triangle: You need to enable location permissions on your device to activate location sharing. Importantly, location sharing is off by default, and you won’t appear on the Map unless you actively choose
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