If you’re trying to grow with Flock Social, staying private just holds you back.
Whether you’re using Targeted Growth or Boost Followers, your content needs to be seen to make an impact. Going public makes it easier for the right people to find you, follow you, and stick around.
Staying private only blocks the organic growth you came here for in the first place.
🎯 Why It Matters for Targeted Growth
With Targeted Growth, the system follows users already engaging with content similar to yours.
If your profile is private, those users can’t preview your content.
Most won’t bother sending a request if they don’t know what they’re getting.
👉 When your account is public, the decision is instant: users see your posts, understand what you’re about, and follow you right away.
That frictionless experience is key to converting visitors into real followers.
⚡ Why It Matters for Boost Followers
The Boost feature is designed to give your numbers a quick, safe boost.
But if your account is private:
Users can’t follow you without manual approval ❌
Growth stalls before it even begins
📌 Before activating, always double-check that your profile is public.
📲 How to Make Your Profile Public
Switching takes less than a minute:
Go to your Instagram profile
Tap the three-line menu (☰)
Select “Settings and Privacy”
Tap “Account Privacy”
Turn off the toggle for “Private Account”
And that’s it — once your account is public, Flock Social can run smoothly without hitting any walls.
🌍 Public vs Private: The Real Difference
Public Profile ✅
Posts can appear on Explore and hashtag feeds
Users can follow instantly
Content can be shared freely
You’re easily discoverable
Private Profile ❌
Content stays hidden
Only current followers can see your posts
Engagement drops and visibility shrinks
Growth slows down significantly
✅ Final Thoughts
Keeping your account private might feel safe, but it limits everything — from visibility to engagement to long-term growth.
When people can’t see who they’re following, they’re less likely to hit that follow button.
👉 Switching to public removes that barrier, opening the door for Flock Social and your content to actually do their job — growing your account the organic way. 🚀