If you’re using Upleap to grow your Instagram, privacy settings aren’t just a detail. They’re a dealbreaker. Whether you're running Targeted Growth or taking advantage of instant boosts with On-Demand Followers, your account needs to be visible to the public. If it isn't, you're putting up walls that make it harder for people to find, follow, and engage with your content.

Targeted Growth and private accounts don't mix

Upleap’s Targeted Growth works by following users who already interact with content like yours. But if your account is private, those users can’t preview your profile. Most won’t request to follow someone they know nothing about.

When your profile is public, it’s easy. People can immediately see your posts, get a feel for your content, and follow you without jumping through hoops. That direct access turns more profile visits into real followers.

On-Demand Followers won’t work if you’re private

On-demand followers are designed to give your profile a quick boost with no complicated setup required. But if your account is set to private, the feature simply won’t work. People can’t follow a private account without approval, and that stops the whole process before it starts.

Make sure to check your settings before turning it on. One tap can make the difference between growth and getting stuck.

How to go public in under a minute

If you’re not sure how to change your privacy settings, don’t worry. Here’s how to do it on the Instagram mobile app:

• Open the Instagram app and go to your profile

• Tap the menu icon (three lines) in the top right

• Choose "Settings and privacy"

• Select "Account privacy"

• Turn off the toggle for "Private account"

That’s it. Once your profile is public, Upleap can work without roadblocks, and your content becomes easier to discover.

What changes when your profile is public

Public accounts open the door to more growth. You show up in Explore, get discovered through hashtags, and become easier to engage with overall. People can like, comment, tag, or share your posts freely. More eyes on your content means more chances to connect with the right audience.

When you’re private, none of that happens. You’re invisible unless someone already follows you. Your content stays locked behind a request, and most potential followers won’t bother waiting.

The takeaway

Keeping your account private might feel safer, but it puts real limits on how much you can grow. If you want Upleap to do what it’s designed to do and help your account get seen and followed by the right people, going public is one of the easiest and most effective steps you can take.