Hello Tecnobits! What's up, how are you? I hope they are 100. By the way, I tell you that Close Friends on Instagram is like a private party on your phone. You only invite your closest friends and share exclusive stories. What a blast!
1. How can I add close friends on Instagram?
- Open the Instagram app on your mobile device.
- Go to your profile by tapping the icon for your profile photo in the bottom right corner.
- Tap the three horizontal lines icon in the top right corner of the screen.
- Select »Close Friends» from the drop-down menu.
- Click “Add” next to the names of the people you want to add to your close friends list.
2. How can I identify if a post has been shared with my close friends on Instagram?
- Open the post in your profile.
- Look for a green label with a white circle in the bottom right corner of the post.
- If you see this tag, it means the post has been shared with your close friends.
3. How can I remove someone from my close friends list on Instagram?
- Open the Instagram app on your mobile device.
- Go to your profile by tapping on your profile photo icon in the bottom right corner.
- Tap the three horizontal lines icon in the top right corner of the screen.
- Select “Close Friends” from the drop-down menu.
- Click “Remove” next to the name of the person you want to remove from your close friends list.
4. How can I share a story only with my close friends on Instagram?
- Open the Instagram app on your mobile device.
- Swipe right from the home screen to open the camera.
- Take a photo or record yourself.
- Tap the star list icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Select “Close Friends” from the list of friends with whom you want to share the story.
- Tap “Send to” to post the story only to your close friends.
5. How can I see my close friends' stories on Instagram?
- Open the Instagram app on your mobile device.
- Tap the circle with the profile photo of one of your close friends at the top of the screen.
- Swipe left or right to move to the next story of your close friends.
6. How does the algorithm for selecting close friends on Instagram work?
- The close friends selection algorithm on Instagram uses signals such as how often you interact with an account, the people you interact with most frequently, and the people you constantly search for to determine who could be considered close friends.
- The algorithm also observes mutual interactions between accounts to determine inclusion in the close friends list.
- Instagram also takes into account the number of direct messages, comments, likes, and mentions between accounts to determine inclusion in the list of close friends.
7. How can I customize who sees my stories on Instagram?
- Open the Instagram app on your mobile device.
- Go to your profile by tapping your profile photo icon in the bottom right corner.
- Tap the three horizontal lines icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Select "Settings" from the drop-down menu and then "Privacy."
- Select “Story” and then “Close Friends.”
- Choose who can see your stories from “Close Friends,” “Best Friends,” or “Custom list.”
8. How do I know if I'm part of someone's close friends list on Instagram?
- Open the Instagram app on your mobile device.
- Go to your profile by tapping your profile photo icon in the bottom right corner.
- Tap the three horizontal lines icon in the top right corner of the screen.
- Select “Close Friends” from the drop-down menu.
- If you see a person's name in the list, it means you are part of their close friends on Instagram.
9. What advantages does the close friends feature on Instagram offer?
- The close friends feature on Instagram allows you to share content more selectively and privately with a specific group of friends.
- Allows users to keep certain posts more private and control who can see them.
- It makes it easier to share stories or publications with a more intimate circle of friends and family, avoiding exposure to a broader audience.
10. How can I get the most out of the close friends feature on Instagram?
- Use the close friends feature to share more personal or specific content with a select group of people.
- Post exclusive content, like sneak peeks of projects you're working on or special moments that you only want to share with certain people.
- Take advantage of the close friends feature to receive more private feedback from people you trust.
See you later, Tecnobits! See you in another digital world. And remember, always stay up to date with the latest news with Close Friends on Instagram. Stay connected!
I am Sebastián Vidal, a computer engineer passionate about technology and DIY. Furthermore, I am the creator of tecnobits.com, where I share tutorials to make technology more accessible and understandable for everyone.