How to See Sent Follow Request on Instagram? [2023 Updated]

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Have you ever sent a follow request to someone (a crush, maybe!) that you have immediately regretted? Me neither *wink wink*

I once did, and I was frantically searching the internet on how to see sent follow request on Instagram and how to unsent it. I did find a solution, but it was too late.

In this easy-to-follow guide, I’ll cover different methods to view your sent follow requests, so you can keep track of those pending connections, manage your follow list, or simply satiate your curiosity.

So, let’s dive in and discover the best techniques to help you stay on top of your Instagram follow requests with a friendly and personal touch.

Seeing Sent Follow Requests on Instagram 

If this is your first time trying to see the follow requests you have sent recently on your Instagram account, our 3 simple methods will help you track them down easily. 

Method #1: Using Instagram Settings (On iPhone & Android) 

For the first method, you need to head to your Instagram Settings to see your sent follow requests. Here is what you need to do for this: 

Step #1: Go to Instagram.com 

On your iPhone or Android device, head to Instagram. com and log in to your account. Tap your “Profile” icon at the screen’s bottom left.

This will take you to your main profile page. 

Step #2: Head to Instagram Settings 

Once on the main Profile page, tap the “Settings” icon on the top.

Step #3: Edit the “Privacy and Security” URL

On the Settings page, select the “Privacy and security” option. Go to the URL bar and write “access_tool” next to the URL link.

Step #4: Find All Your Connections 

You will be directed to the “Access Data“ page. Scroll down until you see the “Connections” section.

Here you can find all your Current Follow Requests.

Select the “View All” button here to see all your sent follow requests, including those that have not been approved. 

Note: All the Sent Follow requests you will see on the screen won’t be clickable. 

Method #2: Using Web Browser (On PC) 

Another method you can use to see all your sent follow requests on Instagram is to visit your Instagram website. Here is how this can be done: 

Step #1: Open a Web Browser on Your PC 

Open Google Chrome or any other web browser on your PC or laptop. 

Step #2: Go to Instagram.com 

On your preferred web browser, head to Instagram.com. 

Step #3: Sign In to Your Account 

Use your Instagram account credentials, i.e., your email address or password, to sign in to your Instagram account. 

Step #4: Head to Your Profile 

Once you are on your Instagram account, select your “Profile” icon to the left. This will take you to your Instagram profile. 

Step #5: Go to “Privacy and Security” 

On your Profile page, select the “Settings” icon.

Choose the “Privacy and security” option on the menu popping up on the screen. 

Step #6: Head to the Account Data 

On the “Privacy and security” tab, scroll down till you find the “Account Data” section. Here, choose the “View Account Data” option. 

Step #7: Find the “Current follow requests” 

Find the “Current follow requests” option under the “Connections” section on the next page. 

Step #8: Find All Your Sent Follow Requests

You will see the “View All” option under “Current follow requests.” Click to select it. All the follow requests you have sent on your Instagram account will appear on the next page. 

Method #3: Downloading the Instagram Data

You can also view your sent follow requests on Instagram by downloading your Instagram data following these simple steps. 

Step #1: Go to Your Instagram Account

Open Chrome or some other web browser on your PC. Head to Instagram.com. Use your account credentials to sign in to your Instagram account. 

Step #2: Head to Instagram Settings 

Click the “Profile” icon on the left to visit your Instagram profile.

Choose the “Settings” icon at the top. 

Step #3: Select “Privacy and security” 

Select the “Privacy and security” option from the menu on the screen. 

Step #4: Request Instagram Data Download 

Once you are on the “Privacy and security” tab, scroll down to locate the “Data download” section. Here, click the “Request download” option.

On the next page, put in your email address in the “Email” section, select either the “HTML” or “JSON” option, and hit “Next.” 

Step #5: Follow the Download Link 

An Instagram data download link will be sent to your provided email address. Open the email and choose the “Download Information” option. 

Step #6: Complete the Download Process 

You will now be prompted to your Instagram account. Click the “Download Information” option on the screen.

Choose a destination for the downloaded file. 

Step #7: Go to the Followers Folder 

Once the file is downloaded, open it and select the “followers_and_following” folder. 

Step #8: Find the Follow Requests 

Once the folder is opened, find and click the “pending_follow_requests.html” file to open it. Here you will see the usernames of all the accounts you have sent follow requests to in the past which haven’t been approved. 

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Conclusion – How To See Sent Follow Request On Instagram [2023 Updated]

In this write-up, we have taken you through some simple methods you can use to see all your sent follow requests on your Instagram account.

We have covered methods applicable to all your devices, including iPhones, Android phones, and PC. 

In the end, we included a simple method for downloading your Instagram account data, which along with allowing you to see all your sent follow requests, will provide you with all the information regarding your Instagram account you might find beneficial. 

Hopefully, this method will make it easier for you to keep a track of your following activity on Instagram, and you won’t find any of your choices embarrassing in the future.