Managing Instagram usage: Step-by-step guide to set up daily time limit

In today’s digital age, spending time on social networking platforms like Instagram has become a routine for many of us. It is very common to lose track of time while scrolling through endless posts, stories and reels. Before we know it, hours have slipped away, leaving us feeling unproductive and disconnected from the world around us.

Setting a daily time limit on Instagram can help you take back control of your online behaviours and make sure you use your time more wisely. Also, it creates healthy boundaries between your online and offline life. Whether you want to reduce your screen time, increase productivity or prioritise other activities, implementing a time limit can be a practical step toward achieving those goals.

In this article, we will tell you how you can set a daily time limit on Instagram. 

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How to set a daily time limit reminder on Instagram

Step 1: Open the Instagram app on your Android or iOS device.

Step 2: Tap your profile picture present at the bottom right corner to go to your profile.

Step 3: Tap the three horizontal lines present at the top right corner.

Step 4: Select the Your activity option.

Step 5: Scroll down and tap the Time spent option.

Step 6: Tap the Daily limit or the Set daily time limit option.

Step 7: Choose an amount of time and tap the Turn on/Done option.

When you set a daily time limit, Instagram will remind you to close the application after you spend the chosen amount of time in a day. 

Setting a daily time limit on Instagram is a personal choice and can benefit your overall well-being.

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You can also check how much time you have spent on Instagram.

How to check how much time you’ve spent on Instagram

You can see the average amount of time you spent on Instagram within the last seven days. Time spent on Instagram starts when you open the application, and ends when you close it or switch to using another app on your device.

To see how much time you’ve spent on Instagram, follow the below steps:

Step 1: Open the Instagram app.

Step 2: Tap your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.

Step 3: Tap the three horizontal lines present at the top right corner.

Step 4: Tap the Your activity option.

Step 5: Scroll down and select the Time Spent option. You’ll see the average time you spent on Instagram in the last week.