Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and X shape how many people in India talk, shop and share news. This social media guide gathers the Techchahiye guides on social media features and gives you a short checklist to keep your accounts safe and your time under control.
Start Here: Our Social Media Guides
- How to Hide Your Followers on Instagram: control who can see your follower list.
- You Can Now Add Up to 5 Links to Your Instagram Profile: what changed for profiles.
- What Does the Green Dot Mean on Snapchat?: a quick explanation.
- Facebook Marketplace: The Definitive Guide: buying and selling safely.
- How to Optimize Facebook Video Content for Maximum Engagement: tips for page owners.
A Ten Minute Account Safety Check
- Turn on two-factor authentication for every social account.
- Use a different, long password for each app, and a password manager if you can.
- Set your Instagram or Facebook profile to private if you do not need a public audience.
- Review which apps and websites can log in with your account, and remove the ones you do not use.
- Check the list of devices where you are logged in, and log out of any you do not know.
- Switch off location sharing in posts where you do not need it.
Common Social Media Scams
| Scam | Warning sign | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Fake giveaway | A page asks you to pay a small fee or share a code | Do not pay. Report the page |
| Impersonation | A familiar name asks for money from a new account | Call the real person |
| Phishing link | A message says your account will be banned | Open the app yourself, never the link |
| Marketplace fraud | A buyer sends a fake payment screenshot | Confirm the money in your own bank app |
Healthy Habits
Social apps are built to keep you scrolling. Set a daily time limit in the app settings. Turn off notifications you do not need. Mute accounts that upset you. If you are a parent, talk to children about privacy, and check their settings together.
The newest guides and updates on this topic appear below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make my Instagram account private?
Open your profile, go to Settings and privacy, then Account privacy, and turn on Private account.
Is it safe to buy on Facebook Marketplace?
It can be, if you take care. Meet in a public place, inspect the item, and pay only after you are satisfied. Never share OTPs or click payment links from a stranger.
What does the green dot mean on Snapchat?
It usually shows that a friend is active on the app. Read our guide for the full explanation.
How can I stop fake accounts from copying my photos?
Keep your profile private, avoid sharing sensitive photos and report the fake account from the profile menu.
How do I recover a hacked account?
Use the official “Forgot password” and “Hacked account” help links inside the app, then change your password and turn on two-factor authentication.