How to hide new instagram account from friends?

As someone who manages multiple Instagram accounts, here's the comprehensive approach:Before creating the account: Use a brand new email address Don't connect your phone number Use a different device or browser if possibleAfter creation:1. Go to Settings > Privacy > Account Privacy and turn on private account2. Go to Settings > Privacy > Connections and turn off all contact syncing3. Go to Settings > Privacy > Suggestions and turn off "Similar Account Suggestions"4. Block your main account and accounts of people you want to avoidPro tip:* Don't follow your main account's close friends from the new account, as this creates connection patterns that Instagram's algorithm might detect. It takes some work, but it's definitely possible to maintain separate social circles on Instagram!

I just went through this when creating my art account! Here's how to stay low-key: Don't sync contacts - When signing up, skip the "connect contacts" step Make account private - Go to Settings > Privacy > Private Account Use different email/phone than your main account Don't use your real name in the username or display name Block specific people you want to avoid finding youThe key is not linking anything* from your main life to this new account. Also, avoid liking or commenting on mutual friends' posts from your new account, as Instagram might suggest you to them. I've kept my poetry account hidden from family for 2 years using these methods!