How To Turn off Comments on Instagram Reels

Author: Sam | Guide: Instagram |

Are you fed up with the comments coming on your Instagram reels and want to disable offensive comments? Often people check the comment option after liking someone's post and reels. Sometimes, they are unable to comment on their posts due to the comment section being off. The reason for turning off the comment can be anything. Due to rude, negative comments or spamming, and trolling, people turn off comments on Instagram reels. This can also be a reason to turn off the comments coming on your post to hide them from the people.

Turn off Comments on Instagram Reels in 7 Easy Steps

Step 1: Open Instagram app: First, open the Instagram app.

  • Open in the phone's menu, or,
  • Search in Google Play Store.
  • Login by entering your Credentials.
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Step 2: Go to your profile: After logging in, go to your profile page.

  • Click on the icon placed at the bottom right corner.
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Step 3: Go to reels section: On going to the profile page you will see the option of reels.

  • Click on the reel icon in the middle.
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Step 4: Select the reel: Choose any posted reel for which you want to turn off the comments.

  • Select that reel for more options.
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Step 5: Tap on comments icon: Then click on the comments icon placed below the like icon.

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Step 6: Click on the three dots at corner: After clicking on the comments icon:

  • Click on three dots.
  • Go to the edit option.
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Step 7: Select turn off commenting: Select the "Turn off commenting" option when you go to the edit option.

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In this post, you have learned how to disable comments on Instagram. The comment option on Instagram is for people to give their feedback on a post, video or reel.

FAQs

Can you turn off comments before uploading reels on Instagram?

Yes, you turn off comments before uploading reels on Instagram. 

How to turn off comments without uploading reels?

The reel you want to post You get the option to write a caption while posting it. Just below this, the option of advanced settings will show. After clicking on it, two options will appear. There will be an option to turn off commenting click on it.

What to do to hide comments on reels?

  • go to the privacy option 
  • Click on the comment option 
  • Then choose the preferred option 

How to block dislike comments on reels?

  • Tap the privacy option. 
  • Then select the comment option and after that choose the block comment option on the profile page to block disliked comments.

Can comments be edited on the Instagram app?

Once a comment is posted on the Instagram app, the option to edit it is not available in it.

Can Reels be redone after commenting off?

Yes, you can. Once you turn off the comments, you can turn on the comments option again.

By following these steps, you can turn off the comments section coming on the reels. Hope you have liked the information on how to turn off the comments option in the reels given in the article.

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