Does Instagram Show Your Phone Number to Others?

Instagram does not show your phone number on a personal profile. Business accounts can choose to show one, and people with your number may find you.

Who can see your number

Stop people finding you by number

Instagram can suggest your account to people who have your number in their contacts, if they synced contacts. To limit this, go to Accounts Center › Account settings and look for the option about discovering you by contact information, or remove your number entirely if an email is on the account.

Business and creator accounts

1. Go to your profile and tap Edit profile.
2. Open Contact options or Public business information.
3. Remove the phone number, or turn off the call and text buttons.

Customers can still reach you by direct message or email if you keep those on.

Remove your number

You can delete the phone number from Accounts Center › Personal details › Contact info once you have a confirmed email on the account. Keep at least one recovery method. See changing your Instagram number.

Two-factor by SMS

If you use text messages for two-factor authentication, Instagram needs your number for that too. Switching to an authenticator app lets you remove the number without losing protection. See Instagram security codes.

Data from leaks

Old data leaks have exposed phone numbers linked to accounts on many apps. If you get messages that mention your Instagram account from unknown numbers, do not reply or click links, and make sure two-factor authentication is on.

Phone number in your bio

Some people type their number into their bio or posts. That is public to anyone who can see your profile, so remove it if privacy matters, and use the contact buttons instead.

FAQ

Can people see my phone number on Instagram?

Not on a personal profile. Business profiles show it only if you add it.

Can someone find my Instagram with my number?

Possibly, through contact suggestions. Limit this in Accounts Center.

Can I use Instagram without a phone number?

Yes, with an email address on the account.

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