Adding a story on Instagram is a great way to share content that appears for 24 hours. Stories can include photos, videos, text, and various interactive elements. Here’s how you can add a story on Instagram using both the mobile app and web:
On Mobile App (iOS/Android)
- Open the Instagram App: Launch the Instagram app on your mobile device.
- Access the Story Feature:
- Tap the + Icon: Tap the plus (+) icon in the top left corner of the screen, or swipe right from anywhere in your feed to open the Story camera.
- Capture or Upload Content:
- Take a Photo/Video: Use the camera to take a photo or record a video by pressing the capture button.
- Upload from Gallery: Swipe up or tap the gallery icon in the lower left corner to select a photo or video from your gallery.
- Edit Your Story:
- Add Text: Tap the “Aa” icon to add text to your story.
- Add Stickers: Tap the sticker icon (smiley face) to add stickers, GIFs, polls, questions, music, and more.
- Draw: Use the pencil icon to draw on your photo or video.
- Apply Filters: Swipe left or right to apply different filters.
- Share Your Story:
- Tap “Your Story”: Once you’re satisfied with your story, tap “Your Story” at the bottom to share it with all your followers.
- Close Friends: If you want to share the story only with a select group, tap “Close Friends” to choose who can see it.
- View and Manage Your Story:
- View Your Story: Tap your profile picture at the top of the home feed to view your story.
- Delete/Archive: To delete or archive your story, view it, then tap the three-dot menu icon and select “Delete” or “Archive.”
On Web (Desktop)
As of now, Instagram’s web version has limited functionality for stories, and you might not be able to add stories directly from the desktop version. However, you can view stories and interact with them. For creating stories, it’s best to use the mobile app.
Additional Tips
- Story Highlights: You can save your stories to Highlights on your profile to keep them visible beyond the 24-hour limit.
- Engage with Viewers: Use interactive features like polls, questions, and quizzes to engage with your audience.
- Check Analytics: If you have a business or creator account, you can check story insights to see who viewed your stories and how they interacted with them.
By following these steps, you can easily add and manage your Instagram stories, keeping your content fresh and engaging for your followers.