Instagram’s Quiet mode: What it is & how to use it

In today’s hyper-connected world, notifications flood our smartphones. Amidst this digital bustle, Instagram’s Quiet mode promises relief from constant alerts. 

Quiet mode on Instagram allows users to temporarily pause Instagram notifications during specific hours of the day. It’s a boon for those seeking moments of peace or undisturbed focus, whether to unwind after a long day, concentrate on work or simply disconnect for a while.

In this article, we will tell you what exactly Instagram’s Quiet mode is and how to use it.

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What is Instagram’s Quiet mode?

Quiet mode on Instagram allows you to automatically pause notifications during a designated time period that you choose. By default, this quiet period is set from 11 PM to 7 AM, but you have the option to customise these hours.

While in quiet mode, you can still access Instagram and send and receive messages. Your activity status will change to “In quiet mode,” and the green active dot will change to a moon icon. Anyone who messages you during this time will receive an auto-reply, informing them that you won’t receive notifications about their messages.

Once quiet mode ends, you’ll receive a summary of any new notifications or messages that you received while in this mode.

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How to turn Instagram’s quiet mode ON or OFF

Step 1: Open the Instagram app.

Step 2: Tap on 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 Settings and privacy option.

Step 5: Now, select the Notifications option.

Step 6: Tap the Quiet mode option.

Step 7: Tap the toggle next to Quiet mode to turn it on or off.

• Once you turn Quiet mode on, you can change the time it’s active for.

It’s important to note that you can turn on the Quiet mode for up to 12 hours each day. However, if you want to pause your Instagram notifications for longer than that, you can do that by muting push notifications on Instagram.

Let’s check out how to mute push notifications on Instagram.

How to mute push notifications on Instagram

Step1 : 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: Select the Settings and privacy option.

Step 5: Below How you use Instagram, tap the Notifications option.

Step 6: Tap the toggle next to Pause All and select a time. 

When Instagram sends push notifications to your device

Instagram may send notifications for several reasons. 

1. When someone follows you.
2. When someone likes or comments on one of your posts.
3. When someone mentions you in a comment.
4. When someone sends you a message.
5. When someone goes live.