Crosspost because still getting used to lemmy

I have to create one for personal reasons. I know it’s inherently un-private, but how can I maximize privacy while creating & using it without running into problems?

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    8 months ago

    General rule: if there’s a web client then use that instead of an official app

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    8 months ago

    Don’t use the app and only log on using a firefox container on desktop, with all the usual privacy extensions. That and the usual - use a new email and maybe a burner number (if they require it). Also take some time to check your account settings (i.e. limit your post audience, etc.)

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    8 months ago

    New burner phone no sim, only wifi. Use public wifi, dedicated email made specifically for insta at the same as the ig account

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    8 months ago

    I use GrapheneOS, I run Instagram in a seperate user profile within its own storage scope alongside an app called “Tracker Control” and block most trackers that way.

    https://trackercontrol.org/