Modifying Your Instagram Notification Sound: A Step-by-Step Guide

Modifying Your Instagram Notification Sound: A Step-by-Step Guide

Changing the notification sound on Instagram can help personalize your app experience and make it easier to distinguish between different notifications. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to change the notification sound on Instagram:

Changing the notification sound For iOS Devices:

1. Open Instagram: Unlock your iOS device and tap the Instagram icon to open the app.
2. Access Your Profile: Tap on your profile picture or your profile icon in the bottom right corner of the screen to access your profile.
3. Access Settings: On your profile page, you’ll see three horizontal lines (hamburger menu) in the top right corner. Tap on these lines to access the Settings menu.
4. Navigate to Notifications: Scroll down the Settings menu until you find “Notifications” and tap on it.
5. Choose Push Notifications: Within the Notifications menu, you’ll find various options for customizing your notifications. To change the notification sound, tap on “Push Notifications.”
6. Select the Notification Category: Instagram allows you to customize notification sounds for different categories such as Likes, Comments, and Direct Messages. Choose the category for which you want to change the sound.
7. Customize the Sound: In the next screen, you’ll see a list of notification sounds that you can choose from. Tap on your preferred sound to select it. You can also listen to the sound by tapping on it.
8. Save Your Changes: After selecting a new sound, make sure to save your changes by tapping the “Save” or “Done” button at the top or bottom of the screen.
9. Exit Settings: Once you’ve saved your changes, exit the Settings menu by tapping the back arrow or navigating to another section.
10. Test the New Sound: You can test the new notification sound by having someone send you a notification or by interacting with the app to trigger a notification.

Changing the notification sound For Android Devices:

Instagram did not offer a built-in feature to change notification sounds on Android devices. Notification sounds on Android are typically managed through the device’s settings, and Instagram follows these system settings. To change the notification sound for Instagram on Android, you’ll need to:

1. Go to your device’s Settings.
2. Scroll down and find Apps or Application Manager.
3. Locate and tap on Instagram in the list of installed apps.
4. Tap on App notifications or a similar option.
5. Find the specific notification category you want to change (e.g., Direct Messages, Likes).
6. Tap on the category, and you should be able to change the sound for that category within your device’s settings.

Please note that the process might have changed or Instagram may have introduced new features for Android devices after my last update. Check your device’s settings and the Instagram app settings for the most up-to-date instructions.

Remember that customizing notification sounds can enhance your Instagram experience by making it more personal and helping you differentiate between different types of notifications.