How to pin a comment on iPhone

Author: Iqbal | Guide: iPhone |

Your friends and family can comment on your posts or sometimes there is a comment that you really like then you need to know how to Pin a comment on Instagram on your iPhone.

Comments are helpful for a lot of creators and there are other apps like Youtube you can comment on videos and channels. You can also pin comments on Youtube and even learn how to Disable comments on Youtube. You can also comment on Tiktok, Facebook, Reddit, and even on App Store or the Google Play Store.

How to Affix a Comment on Instagram on iPhone

Pin a Comment on Instagram on iPhone in 7 Steps

Step-1 Open the Instagram app: The first step in the process of pinning a comment on a post is to open the Instagram app. To open the app:

  • Go to your app library
  • Look for the Instagram app icon
  • Tap on the app icon to launch Instagram
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Step-2 Tap on the profile icon: On the Instagram, homepage go to the profile icon on the bottom right corner of the screen. Look at the picture given below for reference.

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Step-3 Tap on the post: On the profile, you will be able to see your:

  • Posts
  • Tagged posts
  • Followers
  • People you follow/ following
  • Profile picture
  • Bio/ profile description
  • Option to edit your profile

Choose the post and tap on it.

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Step-4 Tap on the comments icon: When you open your post you will see three options:

  • Likes
  • Comment
  • Share

Tap on the Comments option.

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Step-5 Tap-hold the comment and drag it to the left: Scroll through the comment section and select the comment you want to pin.The next step is to slide the comment to the left.

Here you can also like the comment by tapping on the heart icon that is present next to the comment.

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Step-6 Tap on the pin icon: When you slide the comment to the left you will see three options:

  • Pin the Comment
  • Report the comment
  • The red option is to delete the comment

Tap on the Pin comment option. The pin icon looks like the one shown in the picture below.

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Step-7 Tap on Pin comment: Lastly a pop-up message will appear on your screen. At the bottom of the message, you will see the blue option to pin comment.

Tap on the option and you will be able to successfully pin the comment on your post.

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FAQ

Why do People Pin Comments on Posts?

Instagram is a safe space where you can upload your posts and share them with your loved ones and with the entire world.

Your friends and followers can comment on your posts as well. If there is a comment that you really like then you can pin it in the comment section. Also some business account holders pin positive reviews on their products. You can pin your own comment on your posts but you can't do it on Instagram. Other Apps like Facebook, Twitter, and Tiktok also allow you to comment and pin comments. You can easily learn how to Comment on any post on Reddit, Facebook, and Twitter.

Why Can't I Pin Comment on Instagram?

You can have any one of your followers comment on your Instagram posts be it a photo, video or reels. You can also follow a few simple steps to pin your comments on Instagram. But if you are not able to pin comments then you should know that:

  • You can't pin more than three comments on your posts. If you wish to pin another comment than what you have already pinned then you have to remove the pin from the comment and then comment on your favorite comment
  • You should also know that, unlike Youtube, Twitter you can not pin your own comment on Instagram
  • Even then if you can't pin a comment then you should restart your app or delete the cache of the app

How to Delete Comments on Instagram?

If there is an unwanted comment or a comment from someone you don't like then you might want to delete that comment. To delete the comment:

  • Go to the Instagram app on your phone
  • Go to your profile
  • Tap on the post
  • Tap on the comments icon
  • In the comments section go to the comment
  • Slide the comment to the left
  • You will see a red option to delete the comment
  • Slide all the way to the left to delete the comment
 

How To Report a Comment on Instagram?

To report a comment you have to follow similar steps that you follow to pin a comment.

Open Instagram, and go to your profile. Open a post, then go to the comments section. In the comments section slide the comment to the left that you want to report. Once you slide the comment to the left, a message icon enclosing an exclamation mark will be present between the pin is and delete option. Tap on the icon.

Now the top option will be to report the comment. Choose the criteria as to why the comment is bothering you and you will be able to report that comment.

Will the Person Know if I Pin their Comment?

Yes, when someone comments on your post they get all the notifications when you interact with their comment.

They will know if you replied to the comment or liked the comment or pin their comment. However, if you delete a comment then the other person is not notified. When you pin someone’s comment on your own post they get a notification saying the exact same thing: Your comment was pinned by _____. Pine comments always appear on top of the comment section and are visible to all your followers.

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