Instagram appears to be quietly testing locked reels that viewers would have to unlock with a code and a provided hint. The feature is a simple way to increase engagement with the creator’s content, ...

In an arms race to stay ahead of hackers and cybercriminals, Instagram uses a variety of tools to ensure your identity and ensure only authorized users gain access to their accounts. One of these ...

Summary: Instagram is now working on a new locked posts feature. It will allow creators to lock their posts behind a secret code. This could be another way for creators to make their posts exclusive.

Last year Instagram added some Snapchat-like nametags that could bring a friend to your profile just by pointing their Instagram app's camera at the code. Now, after a short test period, it's widely ...

Instagram seems to be testing locked reels that require viewers to enter a keyword or a code to be able to see the hidden content. It's a feature that creators could use to increase engagement or to ...