How to Turn Off Comments on Instagram Live

  • By Muhid Suleman

    Muhid Suleman

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    Muhid Suleman, An expert writer from Pureprivacy's content team, Dedicate to make data privacy simple and accessible for you. Muhid, Our Content Wizard, weaves tales about online privacy using simple and user friendly procedures. He firmly believes that online privacy is your right and a big deal in the digital jungle.

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  • 23 July 2024
  • 6 mins read

Does your Instagram Live comment section feel like a battlefield rather than a room for interaction? Trolls and hatred may quickly interrupt otherwise interesting broadcasts. 

But don’t worry! 

This guide will teach you how to switch off comments on Instagram Live, allowing you to stop the noise and retake control of your livestream.

The Best Way to Turn Off Comments on Instagram Live

If you want to turn off the comments from your Instagram Live, you have to follow this step-by-step method.

Step 1: Tap the pink and orange behind a camera lens icon, then tap the + sign centered at the bottom of the screen. Select Live from the menu bar.

Tap the pink and orange behind a camera lens icon

Step 2: Use the icons on the left or right to choose your title, indicate if you're participating in fundraising or promoting a subscription, or set your audience.

Step 3: The three-dot menu icon will appear in the comment box at the bottom of your screen. Click on that.

Step 4: Tap Turn off comments. All prior Live comments will be removed from viewers, and no new comments will be allowed.

How You Can Hide Comments on Instagram Live as a Host?

If you're streaming a live video, you have complete freedom over whether your audience can make comments. You may hide the comments so that they do not appear on the screen during the live stream. If you wish to hide or enable comments when you go live, follow the steps below. 

Step 1: Tap the screen for one time and hold your finger down until the Hide Comments tab displays. 

Step 2: When you click this tab, all of the comments will disappear, and your followers will be unable to leave comments during the live stream. 

Step 3: To allow comments during a live session, simply tap and hold your finger on the screen until the Show comments menu displays again.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • What is the difference between hiding and disabling comments?

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    Hiding comments (touch and hold) removes them from your view but allows viewers to see them. Turning off comments (using the three-dot menu) disables comments for everyone.

  • Are there any other ways to moderate comments on Instagram Live?

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    Yes. You can take the following steps to manage comments on Instagram Live:

    You may report inappropriate comments.
    Delete any unwanted comments.
    Enable comment moderation in your settings to automatically hide comments that include particular words or phrases.

  • Are there any drawbacks to turning off comments?

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    Yes, there can be some drawbacks:

    It can reduce engagement with your audience, making the Live experience less engaging.
    It may deter viewers from participating or asking questions.
    Before blocking comments, consider whether the disadvantages exceed the benefits of having no comments.

  • If I turn off comments, will anyone be notified?

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    No, viewers will not be notified when comments are disabled. They simply will not be able to view the comment section or leave comments.

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Wrapping Up 

Fortunately, if you want to limit discussion during your Instagram Live broadcast, you can easily disable comments. Using the methods outlined above will ensure a smooth and comment-free Live session, whether you wish to avoid criticism or want a more concentrated style.