How to Untag Yourself on Instagram (Easy & Fast)

Getting tagged in a random product post, a contest you never entered, or a photo you would rather not be linked to is one of Instagram's small annoyances. Untagging yourself takes seconds, and you can also set things up so tags need your approval first.

This guide shows how to remove tags and how to stop unwanted ones before they appear.

How to untag yourself from a post

1. Open the post you are tagged in.
2. Tap your username where it appears on the photo, or open the post menu.
3. Choose Remove me from post.
4. Confirm.

You can also manage all your tags from the Tagged tab on your profile.

Untag vs hide from your profile

Action	Effect
Remove me from post	Your tag is removed entirely
Hide from my profile	Tag stays but does not show on your Tagged tab

Removing deletes the tag; hiding just keeps it off your profile.

Stop unwanted tags before they happen

If unwanted tags are a recurring problem, switch to manual tag approval. In Settings, under tags and mentions, turn on Manually approve tags. From then on, any tag waits for your okay before it appears on your profile. This is the cleanest fix for spam tags from brands or strangers.

For persistent taggers

If a specific account keeps tagging you in junk, manual approval plus restricting or blocking them stops it for good. See how restriction works and how to block someone.

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FAQ

Does removing a tag notify the person? They are not specifically alerted, but they may notice your tag is gone from the post.

Can I approve tags before they show? Yes. Turn on manual tag approval in tag settings.

What is the difference between removing and hiding a tag? Removing deletes the tag; hiding leaves it but keeps it off your Tagged tab.