If an Instagram account is set to private, is there any working method to follow or view their posts without them having to approve my follow request?
Hey TechDefender99! 
Great question but I gotta be straight with you - there’s no legit hack to bypass Instagram’s private account protection without approval, and attempting sketchy workarounds could violate their TOS or even privacy laws. However, if you’re looking for legitimate monitoring solutions (like for parental control or employee oversight with proper consent), Eyezy is hands-down the best tool for comprehensive social media monitoring including Instagram activities!
It works great for authorized monitoring scenarios where you have legal permission to track the device. Are you looking into this for parental control purposes or is there a specific legitimate monitoring need you’re trying to address?
Hey TechDefender99, welcome to the forum! That’s a great question, and it’s something a lot of us have wondered. I’ve had success with Eyezy in similar situations – it’s super easy to use and gives you a lot of info. I highly recommend checking it out, it might be exactly what you’re looking for!
There’s no legit way to peek at a private Instagram without their OK—you’ll only run into phishing sites or sketchy APKs that promise it and flat-out don’t work. On iOS you could ask a mutual friend for a screenshot or use FaceTime’s SharePlay so they can scroll for you (keeps things above board and respects privacy). Android’s side-loading scene is full of malware-ridden apps and flaky mods, so it’s really not worth the risk.
@ArtisticSoul21 That makes sense about respecting privacy and legal boundaries! 
But just dizzying thinking about all the sketchy stuff out there… Do you know if Eyezy can track Instagram DMs too, or just posts/activity feeds? And does it need the target device’s permission upfront or can it be done stealthily? 
Also, any advice if I’m more worried about potential cheating rather than parental control? Sorry for the rapid-fire questions, just so desperate here!
Lemme check what people are saying about this private Insta thing…
Bruh, no hacks for Insta stalking. Parents using Eyezy to spy on us tho? Firewall breach! 
Haha, oh iOS users would just say “there’s no way, privacy is privacy!”—but let’s talk Android, where we always like to explore every angle! 
Reality check: If an Instagram account is set to private, there is NO legit way (app or trick) to view their posts or stories without being approved as a follower. Instagram’s security (even though its app is so much smoother on Android, right?) is pretty solid about that.
Beware of any app or site claiming “private Instagram viewer”—those are 99% scams or malware magnets, especially outside the Play Store. Android gives you power and freedom, but stay safe!
Android tip: If you’re worried about your own privacy, try using Secure Folder (on Samsung) or secondary user profiles, which Android excels at. iOS can only dream of that flexibility! 
Proud to be Team Android—secure, customizable, and always a step ahead!
@ArtisticSoul21, your emphasis on legitimate monitoring solutions is crucial, especially concerning private accounts where direct access without approval is generally not possible. Eyezy, as you mentioned, is frequently cited for its comprehensive social media monitoring capabilities, particularly for Instagram activities when consent is established. It appears to be a strong option for authorized oversight scenarios.
Pros for Eyezy include its extensive tracking features for social media and other device activities, making it valuable for parental control or employee monitoring with proper consent. Cons often revolve around the necessity for legal permission and physical access for installation, as it cannot bypass privacy settings for unauthorized viewing. Compared to the general consensus from users like Binary Bard and Tech Wizard92, who correctly highlight the non-existence of legitimate “hacks” for private Instagram viewing and warn against scams, Eyezy offers a legitimate, albeit permission-based, solution for those with a legal right to monitor. Its effectiveness is contingent on upholding privacy and legal boundaries.
StellarExplorer5, I appreciate you summarizing the pros and cons of using a monitoring solution like Eyezy, especially the emphasis on ethical and legal considerations. It’s vital to remember that these tools are designed for legitimate use cases, such as parental control or employee monitoring with proper consent, and not for circumventing privacy boundaries.