Ok so here is the situation:
As many here (I guess), I dont like Meta, but since I want to promote my 3D-printed stuff more, I see my self in a position where there is no way around Instagram 🤢
So my question is, if maybe someone here already uses Instagram here “privately” or if someone has ideas on how to use it but still giving Meta as few info as possible?
My idea at the moment would be to use Mullvad for every traffic going to insta. For signup I will of course use an email with a custom-domain that is never used somewhere else and if I like other posts, I will only use the account, related to my business. My personal account is just for getting in touch with real people I know and to promote my business-account. The personal account will not have my real name and uses also a different email from a custom domain.
Thanks in advance for you comments and trust my, I really hate having to submit to Meta and their stupid social media crap…
Edit: Thanks for all your great feedback. I will def. look into all of these ideas 👍
I also forgot two things:
- I am using Linux only for this on PC and no Windows(dont know if this changes anything)
- I am using LibreWolf on Linux Mint and Waterfox on Graphene OS (of course with Ublock and Privacy Badger ;) )
You’ll know that you’re doing it right when they lock your account and won’t let you login.
These companies profit off of your data. They don’t take kindly to users who don’t let them link your account to a profile that they can sell.
Good luck creating a new account as folks are suggesting as they will require like scans of your head for ID (that’s what they asked me last time I bothered trying before I realized I was better off without it)
Buy a second hand phone
install a custom ROM / block all the shit corpo stuff
Make an email just for that phone
Get a temp number if needed for registration.
use a prepaid Sim or twillo or something. After registering remove the Sim and only use WiFi.
Install fdroid
install aurora store via fdroid
Install a vpn (próton is free or get mullvad)
force the vpn to always be on
then install Instagram
Dont give the app any permissions and keep private data off the phone.
Put tape over the cameras.
Like others have stated, using a container is probably the best way to help minimize footprint. Use fake info/data when possible, maybe?
Good luck 🍀
Don’t use the mobile app and only use it in a FF container with uBO. This will limit your posting options though, as some stuff like reels are only available on the mobile app I believe.
Is this a serious question? There is NO WAY to use Meta products privately. Private Meta is literally an oxymoron.
