Paste the private post link
Open the private Instagram post in your logged-in browser and copy its URL into this field.
Private Instagram Downloader
Save photos and videos from private accounts you already follow. Your credentials never leave your device.
How to download from a private Instagram account
FastDL does not log into Instagram on your behalf. You must be an approved follower on your own browser.
Open the generated request link
Copy the generated URL below, open it in a new tab in the same browser where you are logged into Instagram.
Paste the response text
Select all text in that tab (Ctrl+A or ⌘+A), copy it, and paste it into this box.
What is the Private Instagram Downloader?
This tool is designed for downloading private Instagram posts that you are already authorized to view. It uses the page data loaded in your authenticated browser session to locate the original video or photo file.
It cannot bypass Instagram's privacy settings or access accounts you do not have permission to view. Your login credentials, passwords, and cookies stay on your device and are never sent to our servers.
Important: how private download works
Private Instagram accounts restrict content to approved followers. If you only need to save public videos, photos, or Reels, you can download them directly on the Instagram Downloader without this view-source process.
This private downloader uses a browser-side approach: it helps extract media from the raw page source that your browser has already loaded while logged into Instagram.
What this means in practice: you must already follow the account and be logged into Instagram in your browser. We never ask for your password, cookies, or account credentials. All extraction happens in your session without sending credentials to our servers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FastDL ask for my Instagram password?
No. FastDL never asks for your password, cookies, or account tokens. You open the request link in your own browser, so your login session never leaves your device.
Can I download from any private account?
No. You must already be an approved follower of that private account. FastDL does not hack or bypass privacy restrictions for accounts you cannot view.
Why do I need to copy and paste the response text?
Private media requires your active Instagram login session to view. When you open the request link in your browser, Instagram returns the data directly to you. FastDL then parses that text to extract the high-quality media link.
Why is my pasted text showing an error?
Make sure you copied all text (Ctrl+A / Cmd+A, then Copy) from the newly opened tab, and that your browser is currently logged into the Instagram account that follows that private profile.
Is using this private downloader safe?
Yes. Since you never provide your password or cookies, your account is completely safe. Always make sure to download only content you have permission to save.
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