How to see old live videos on instagram
Can You Rewatch Live Instagram Videos? Here's What You Need To Know
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Never miss your favorite influencer’s video again.
by Megan Shepherd and Siena Gagliano
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If you’re part of the 500+ million daily Instagram Story users who’ve been riding that train since August 2016, you probably love the self-contained fun of the feature. Between AR filters, real-time content curation, and the option to bling out your photos with stickers and copy, you could spend hours spiraling down the rabbit hole of Instagram Live Story content. In March 2020, Instagram confirmed to Bustle that it's also seeing a "significant" uptick in Instagram Live engagement. But what happens if you miss your favorite influencer or blogger's live video that you’ve been hoping to see? Can you re-watch someone else’s Instagram Live video? Don’t fret — Instagram has heard your prayers, and they've answered.
Thanks to the Instagram Live replay feature, a user’s best moments don’t have to be one-hit-wonders and can live on for their followers to watch again. Users can share Instagram Live videos to their Stories so that viewers can re-watch them for up to 24 hours after they originally aired, or they can share them to IGTV or pin them to their Highlights. But should the creator choose not to share the Instagram Live video, the content will disappear when the Live video ends. (They’ll always have it, however, because the Live video is automatically saved in their Instagram Live Archive.) Ahead, everything you need to know about rewatching another user’s Instagram Live videos.
How To Rewatch A User’s Instagram Live Video
If you’ve been wanting to see that clothing haul from your favorite influencer and somehow you missed their Instagram Live, chances are you’re going to be pretty upset. Not to worry, there are still ways you can potentially catch up with their Live. An important FYI, however: These techniques will only work if the user chooses to reshare their Live.
First things first: Because a user has the option to share Live moments on their Stories for up to 24 hours after filming — the standard shelf life of a normal Insta Story — you have the chance to catch it there. Pop on over to the user’s profile and check out their Instagram story. If you see a colorful ring around their profile picture, chances are it could be the Instagram Live video from earlier. Tap the play button to rewatch the original Instagram Live video and browse through its comments and likes. The feature also includes backtrack and fast-forward functions (up to 15 seconds) as well as an option to reply.
If you’re the creator trying to share your Live, when you’re done with your video simply toggle over to the "share" button at the bottom of the screen to add the replay option. (Not interested in chronicling your masterpiece? Toggle over to "Discard" to let the Story expire as usual — you can also save the Instagram Live story to your camera roll for your own future enjoyment by tapping Download Video, but FYI, comments, likes, and viewers don’t get saved.
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2. Watch On IGTV
Another great option if you missed a user’s Instagram Live video is to check out their IGTV feed. In 2020, Instagram released a feature that allows you to share your Instagram Live Videos to your IGTV. Instead of just sharing the Instagram Live as an Instagram Story, the user can also immediately add it to their IGTV feed for a more permanent option. Although the video will be available, comments and likes that appeared during the live video will not appear.
3. Check Out Their Instagram Highlights
Just like a user can pin an Instagram Story to their highlights in their bio, users can also pin an Instagram Live Video. This can be done if a user chooses to reshare their Live on their Instagram Story. If they do this, the same steps apply as though they are sharing a regular Instagram Story: Tap the + sign next to the Instagram Highlights, and choose the reshared Instagram Live to add to the highlights. Make sure to double-check Instagram Highlights, because there’s a decent chance that the Instagram Live you missed could be hiding there.
Kaitlyn Wylde contributed to this article.
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Finding Live Videos on Instagram — Here's How
Instagram, like all social media platforms, evolves. The latest major update happened in October 2021 which was the removal of IGTV.
Prior to this, users could search the hashtag #IGTV and view all live videos on Instagram.
Now, Instagram live videos are part of the “stories” feature.
Live video replays are only available for 24 hours, then they are added to the user’s “video archive”.
Whether they are republished as a video or deleted is entirely at the content creators’ discretion.
With that in mind, here is…
How to find live videos on Instagram
1. Search the video tab on individual accounts to see if they publish live videos
2. Follow the account of the person you want to see presenting a live video so that you get a notification when they next go live.
3. Tap the notification telling you that they are “live” when they go live.
Step 1. Find and follow the Instagrammer you want to see live videos from
Since IGTV was ditched, you cannot binge on random live Instagram streams or replays of broadcasts on Instagram.
What you can do instead is view the video archives on an Instagram account that has shared a recording.
To view these, you need to find the account you are interested in following.
There are 4 ways to search on Instagram
- By people
- By audio
- By tags (hashtags)
- By location
In the app, these are shown in the top navigation menu below the search bar.
To find accounts for live videos, search by people/account.
Once on the profile page that you are interested in following, you can get a sample of the types of content frequently shared.
To understand it, you need to know what the icons mean.
For videos, there are two symbols
The first is reels and this shows the video symbol with a film reel above it.
The second is the video play arrow.
Instagram reels are short videos up to 90-seconds.
Instagram videos are longer. 10-minutes in most cases.
Verified accounts can have video durations extended to 60-minutes.
Instagram video is a combination of the now-defunct IGTV (long-form video) and in-feed video posts. All videos are shown in collections in an “Instagram Video” category.
These symbols show in the feed of the accounts that you are viewing.
Whilst you can no longer find “live” videos that were displayed with the lightning bolt to show it was an Instagram Live video, you can find longer videos by looking for the single play arrow icon.
Not the one with the reel, which is for shorter-length video clips.
The square icons are image-only posts.
You can search by any other method, but considering it is people who go live, using the people search function is the fastest way to find live broadcast replays.
As an example using the tag search option to search for #productivity involved a lot of scrolling until finally, a video appeared.
When you see that, you can then click into the profile and search through the videos tab for that user’s account.
Searching for people first can save time from endless scrolling until you find some videos.
Step 2: Follow the accounts that do live videos
Once you have found an account (or more) that does post live videos, you need to follow the account to be notified when the user next goes live.
This is simpler if you are lucky enough to find a video that shows that the person “was live”. Then you definitely know they do live broadcasts.
Not all of them will be available to view.
Remember, live videos are only saved for 24-hours. Unless the creator publishes the archive footage, the video will not be available to view.
The only way to find out is to click on the video.
If it loads, voila. If not, you will see the video load with the duration of 0:00. This just means the video is converted to a cover only with the live video no longer available to watch.
Once you know the account does do live video, click the follow button.
When any account you follow goes live, you will get a notification on your phone that * person is live now then you can tap to instantly join the live stream.
If you are already in the app, any account that is live is shown prominently with the usual colorful ring but with the addition of the luminous pink badge saying “LIVE”.
Step 3: Tap to view the Livestream
The last stage is a waiting game because there is no telling when someone will be live, unless they have a schedule.
Like Live Tuesday Q & A’s or something. Then you know to expect a live broadcast on a Tuesday. Or Mindful Monday. Different topics have different themed events.
Whenever anyone you “follow” goes live, a notification is sent through the app.
You need to have push notifications enabled to be notified. Otherwise, you need to be logged into the app to see when someone is live.
Remember that not all live broadcasts are recorded and replayed. Those who do choose to share a live broadcast replay will have the recording discoverable in the video tab on their profile.
The video tab on any user’s account allows you to find shared live broadcast replays.
The difference between Instagram Videos and Reels
As you navigate through each user’s profile pages on Instagram, you will notice the video icons on both the Reels view and the Videos view. They are different.
Instagram Reels are for super short video clips or photo collage posts. Everything on Instagram is visual. Photos and videos.
Going into 2022, Instagram made a push to focus heavily on video format rather than image sharing. When IGTV was scrapped, part of the announcement mentioned that the platforms’ competitors are TikTok and YouTube.
As a method to strengthen their position, they split videos into long-form and short-form.
- Reels are short videos.
- Instagram Videos are all longer in length.
Every account has a Video tab and a Reels tab. Tap the video tab to view all videos longer than 90-seconds. Live broadcasts will be. Generally, the first couple of minutes is spent waiting for people to join.
Reels are light entertainment videos, similar to those published on TikTok.
Instagram Videos are a category covering live broadcast replays, video interviews, and more focused content that delves deeper into a topic, such as explainer videos, debates on current events or whatever a creator feels needs to have more airtime than a Reel would provide.
For that reason, if what you want is more live videos for increased interaction on Instagram, find and follow the accounts that do this type of content frequently.
And follow them!
If you do not follow the person, you will not find out when they go live.
The video tab in each profile is where to find replays of live video broadcasts, but only if the creator has shared the replay from their Instagram Live Archive.
Not everyone does, and even if they do, if they were not too satisfied with how a live video went, they may choose not to post the archive footage.
The only way to find recordings of live videos on Instagram is to search through the video tab on each account that catches your interest.
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how to open a temporary photo in messages
With the appearance of disappearing files in personal correspondence, it's worth figuring out how to watch the video on Instagram in Direct again. For three years now, the messenger has been able to send photos and videos that disappear after reading.
However, some of the people registered there have only now become aware of this possibility and would like to understand it thoroughly.
Content
- What are disappearing messages
- Sending a photo or video
- Viewing sent messages
- Conversation statuses and how they can change
- Is it possible to view temporary pictures or videos again
- How to make the letter available to the user for repeated viewing
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What are disappearing messages
Now you can send files of any kind to Instagram Direct, be it audio, video or photos. You can also send photos or videos that will disappear after playback to another person. At that moment, when you view the sent file, an indicator is displayed on top. It shows how much time is left before the moment when the photo is deleted. The duration of the image display is approximately 8 seconds.
The extension was added to Instagram back in 2016.
It can be found in every version of the messenger, starting from 10.16 on Android and IOS systems. The section with personal messages has been updated. Later added the ability to record voice files. You can create disappearing photo or video files as one person, or several at once.
Posting a photo or video
So how do you post a disappearing photo on Instagram? Here's a little tutorial that talks about sending temporary emails to another person:
- Open the shooting tab (small house icon on the bottom panel and swipe to the right). You can swipe right anywhere in the news feed.
- Next, take any photo or video. The frame is made by clicking on the transparent circle at the bottom of the screen. In order to shoot a video, you need to hold down this button. Additionally, you can add any effects to the picture.
- Click on the white circled arrow icon. It can be at the bottom of the screen or at the top.
Its location depends on the version of the messenger and your device. - Choose an individual user or a whole group of people for whom this photo is intended. If you select people individually, each of them will receive your video files in their Direct. If you have selected a whole group, then a general correspondence is created, where you will send the finished frame. To create a new group, you need to click on the "New group" option located in the upper right corner of the device. After that, you must select certain people who will receive the letter. After the people are selected, click "Create".
- Click Submit. This button is located at the bottom of the screen.
Now you know how to send a temporary photo to Instagram.
View sent messages
If you sent users temporary videos, you yourself will no longer be able to see them. However, you will receive all notifications about the departure, delivery, and receipt of the photo by the other party.
You will also receive a notification that another participant in the conversation took a screenshot of your photo.
When a photo has been sent, the conversation will be circled and will move to the top of your inbox. If the picture was sent to you, then before you open the photo on Instagram in messages, you can see that it will disappear after opening.
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When you send private messages to one recipient, at the very bottom of your dialog you can see information about the status of the letter. It may indicate an additional playback or a screenshot of the screen by another person.
Delivered emails will show a white checkmark. After reading, it will change its color to gray. If the correspondence is group, then you can see the status of the correspondence for each member of the group. To do this, click on the group, hold it.
A small menu will open where you need to select "View Activities". It will show the status of the sent picture for each person in the group.
Please note! You can check the status of a message you sent only until the other participant in the conversation has sent his video. In this case, you will no longer be able to track the status in the group.
Is it possible to view temporary pictures or videos again? It is indicated by a small paper airplane icon.
Please note! You have the option to view additional temporary snapshots only after they have been received. If you close your personal dialogue with the user, the email will disappear forever. The next time the temporary videos are viewed, the sender will be notified.
However, these are not all the secrets of how to re-watch videos in Direct Instagram. Review must also be specified by the sender. Before sending a message, the sender can specify that it should be played in a loop for additional viewing.
You have the option to respond to temporary photos, or you can send them in yourself. Also, a new feature has been added to Instagram that allows you to start online chats with other users.
Saving disappearing pictures on Instagram will not work using standard methods. This is due to the fact that the picture will be deleted immediately after reading. However, there are special tricks that allow you to save the frame or at least take a screenshot.
It is worth remembering that the sender will immediately find out about any manipulations with the image.
Also read: You look like Instagram – appearance says a lot, instructions for use
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For extra playback, the user can set special settings. You can select them at the bottom of the page. The "Single View" feature prevents the message from being played again. The Allow Replay feature allows the recipient to watch the video or photo again. However, after the second playback, the frames or video will be permanently deleted.
Now you have learned how to re-view photos in Instagram Direct. However, it is worth remembering that not every video file is available for re-viewing. Also, the user will immediately know that you tried to save his photo by any means. Second video playback is possible only until you close the conversation. And also from the moment of sending the video should not take a lot of time. Otherwise, the message will be permanently deleted and you will no longer be able to view it.
At the same time, senders cannot independently view temporary files sent by them. However, all statuses, replays, as well as screenshot data will be displayed in front of them. Therefore, you should act wisely.
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Hacks for private messages in Direct
General hacks for Instagram
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Stop posting annoying users without risking offending them by unsubscribing.
How to:
- Click the … icon in the upper right corner of the account you want to disable.
- Press Switch to silent mode .
- From the menu you can choose whether to block only the posts or also the stories of this account.
- You can also block posts and stories by tapping and holding the story circle from the taskbar or profile.
2. Reorder filters
Bring frequently used filters forward for faster publishing.
How to:
- When posting a photo or video, go to Filter .
- Scroll to the end of the filters and click Management .
- Tap and hold the line icon next to each filter on the left side of the screen to change their order.
- To hide or show filters, on the right side of the screen, check or uncheck the boxes next to each filter.
- Press Done to save the settings.
3. See all the posts you like from
Looking for inspiration? Why not take another look at what has already inspired you.
How to do it:
- Go to your profile.
- Open the menu with three lines in the upper right corner.
- Press Settings .
- Click Account .
- Click Posts you like .
4. Clear your search history
Don't let anyone with access to your phone know how obsessed you are with fake friends.
How to do it:
- Go to your profile.
- Open the three-line menu in the upper right corner.
- Press Settings . Security.
- Scroll down, then click Clear search history .
5. Hide specific search terms
Permanently remove certain queries (accounts, hashtags, places, etc.) so that they don't appear in searches.
How to:
- Click on the magnifying glass icon , to go to the search page.
- Click on the search bar at the top of the screen.
- Press X, to delete unwanted items.
6. Get notified when your favorite accounts post new content
Never miss the posts of your favorite people and brands!
How to:
- Go to the account you want to receive notifications from.
- Click on menu Subscriptions .
- Select Notifications.
If you change your mind, the option to turn off notifications is in the same place.
7. Create and manage new accounts
On Instagram, you can add up to 5 accounts under the same email address. And you don't have to sign in and out of the app to switch between them.
How to:
- Go to your profile and click on the menu with three lines.
- Press Settings .
- Scroll down and click Add account .
- Enter the username and password for the account you want to add.
To switch between accounts you have added:
- Go to your profile.
- Click the username at the top of the screen.
- Select the account you want to switch to.
8. Save Instagram image to Pinterest
Pinterest is not listed as one of the app options where you can post an Instagram post, but there are workarounds for both the Instagram mobile app and desktop.
How to do it on mobile:
- Navigate to the post you want to save to a Pinterest board.
- Click on the three-dot icon located above the post on the right.
- Select Copy link to copy the link to the clipboard.
- Open the Pinterest app on your mobile device.
- Go to your profile.
- Click the plus sign in the top right corner of the screen to add a new pin.
- Menu will appear Add board or pin , select Copy link .
- Pinterest will automatically open the link saved in your clipboard.
- Select the image you want to save and finish publishing as usual.
How to do this on a computer:
- Go to Instagram.com and find the post you want to pin.
- Right click on the message and select Open link in new window .
- Use the Pinterest browser button to select the image you want to attach and post as usual.
9. Delete comments
If you need to hide an offensive comment or erase a typo, deleting comments is easy.
How to delete your comment:
- Click on the comment icon below the post you commented on.
- Find the comment you want to delete.
- Swipe left over a comment.
- Click on the trash icon.
How to delete another user's comment on your post:
- Click the comment icon below the post containing the comment you want to delete.
- Click on the comment.
- Click the trash icon or continue swiping left to delete the comment.
10. Filter and block comments by keywords
Dealing with a troll? Comment controls allow you to filter and block comments containing certain keywords.
How to:
- Go to your profile and tap the menu with three bars.
- Press Settings .
- Click Privacy .
- Press Comments .
- Make sure filter Hide offensive comments is enabled.
- Press Manual filter to enable it.
- Enter specific words, phrases, numbers, or emoticons in the text field to filter comments.
When you enable filtering, it applies to both new and existing comments in your posts. When you disable comment filtering, hidden comments on your posts will be restored.
11. Turn off comments on a specific post
How to:
- Start posting photos or videos as usual.
- When you get to the screen where you add your signature, location, and other tags, select Additional settings.
- Enable or disable parameter commenting.
Note . You can change this setting even after publishing. Navigate to the post by clicking the three dots icon above it and select Enable commenting . You can also disable comments on a previously posted post by following the same steps.
12. Reply to comments faster
Do your subscribers ask a lot of the same questions? For example: “When will the item be back in stock?” Or “What days do you not work?”
For iOS users, there is a feature that will help you quickly and conveniently answer these questions.
How to do it:
- In your profile, click the three-line menu, and then Settings .
- Click General, and then Keyboard.
- Press Text replacement .
- Here you will see a list of pre-populated keyboard shortcuts. Click on the sign + in the upper right corner.
- In section Phrase , enter the response template you want to create (for example, "Hello. On Memorial Day we are open from 9 am to 3 pm").
- In section Label , enter a word or abbreviation that will mean the complete phrase. For example, Memorial Day is .
- When you want to insert this particular comment, enter the shortcut and your phone will automatically fill in the full phrase.
13. Save and organize posts in a space where only you can see them
The perfect way to draw inspiration. You can also use this feature to keep an eye on competitors.
How to:
- Navigate to the message you want to save.
- Press bookmark icon under the message.
- Add a post to an existing collection, or click the + icon to create a new one.
- To view your saved posts and collections, go to your profile and click on the three-line menu. Then press Saved.
14. Remove old posts from your profile without deleting them
This is possible thanks to the archiving function.
How to do it:
- Click ... at the top of the post you want to remove.
- Select Archive.
- Click the Archive icon in the top right corner of your profile to view all archived posts.
- If you want to restore content in your public profile, click Show on profile and it will be displayed in its original location.
15. Look at the details of the image
How to:
- Navigate to the image you want to enlarge.
- Place two fingers on the screen and slowly move them apart.
- Look at the details of the photo.
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17. Set a reminder to limit your time on Instagram
Set a reminder to know when the allotted time is up.
How to:
- Go to your profile and click on the three-line menu.
- Press Settings .
- Press Account > Your activity > Set daily reminder .
- Select how much time you are willing to spend on the social network and click " Set Reminder" .
18. Set up notifications
Do you want to receive only certain types of notifications? Or pause them all at once? Easily!
How to:
- Go to your profile and click on the three-line menu.
- Click on Settings.
- Press Notifications.
- Click on each notification category to opt out of some of them. To pause all notifications, enable the Pause all switch.
Hacks for posting photos and videos
19. Make captions more readable with line breaks
If you prefer long National Geographic captions, this hack will make your texts more readable.
How to:
- Edit the photo and go to the caption screen.
- Write the text.
- To access the line feed, touch the 123 button on your device's keyboard.
- Use the Enter key, to add paragraphs to the caption.
Note . Typing will start a new line, but will not create a gap in the text that you want to separate one paragraph from another. Create a caption in the notes app and copy it to Instagram.
To break lines further, you can use punctuation, such as a bullet or period, to leave room for a blank line.
20. Plan your Instagram posts
How to do it right - watch the video in the original article on the Hootsuite blog.
21. Use individual photos to create one big one
Get creative and enjoy Instagram's grid format.
How to:
- To share a #triplegram, post three related images in sequence. So that they occupy the entire line in a single unified form.
- To share a series of posts in a grid, try splitting one image into nine (these apps make it easy) and post them sequentially.
Image from reynoldkitchens Instagram account
22. Adjust the intensity of the filters
For those who want a photo that looks like the real thing, but not quite #nofilter.
How to:
- After uploading or taking a photo, tap the filter you want to use.
- Click the filter again to open the editing options.
- Use the sliding slider on the scale to adjust the intensity of the filter.
- Click Done, to apply the filter to the post and continue editing.
23. Upload or post multiple photos
These are Instagram Stories that will never disappear!
How to upload a post with multiple photos and video clips:
- Click the + icon in the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen.
- Click Select multiple on the Galleries tab.
- Select the photos and videos you want to include in Stories.
- Select and customize filters (you can choose a different filter for each photo/video or apply the same filter to the entire post).
- Once you have selected a video, you can trim the clips, or press and hold your finger to rearrange them.
- To delete a clip, drag it to the center of the screen.
- Finish editing as usual and share your masterpiece.
How to record video with multiple clips:
- Click the + icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Click Video.
- Click the circle icon to start recording.
- Want some clips? Lift your finger away from the round icon to pause, then press and hold it and the recording will start again.
- To delete the previous clip in the video, click Delete , then click again to confirm the action.
24. Post a video without sound
If the sound is bad and/or unimpressive, you can also remove it so it doesn't distract your audience.
How to:
- Click the + icon at the bottom of the screen to select the video you want to download.
- Press Next .
- Press the volume icon at the top of the screen to mute the video.
This can also be done in stories. To mute the sound, after recording a video, tap the volume control icon at the top of the screen.
25. Save drafts for later
You've taken the perfect shot and edited it to perfection, but the perfect caption never comes to mind. Save the post as a draft with all your edits and come back to it later.
How to:
- Tap the + icon at the bottom of the screen to take a picture or upload a photo or video.
- Edit the message however you like, adding filters, captions, tags, or location.
- Click the icon < in the upper left corner of the screen to return to the editing screen.
- Press icon < again.
- A pop-up menu appears. Select Save draft .
- When you want to continue editing and publish a post, click the + icon, then select Gallery.
- The new section Drafts will now appear above Gallery . Click on the desired post or select Manage, to view all saved drafts.
- Select the desired post, edit and share as usual.
Note . To remove a post from saved drafts, select Manage to go to drafts, then press Edit . Select the posts you want to delete and click Unpublish at the bottom of the screen, then click again to confirm the action.
26. Blur the background of the portrait
How to:
- Open the camera and select Focus from the options under the record button.
- Take a selfie or switch to the second camera to take a photo of another person.
- The subject will remain in focus and the background will be blurred.
This feature is only available on select Android devices, iPhone SE, 6S, 6S+, 7, 7+, 8, 8+, and X.
Companies can use this feature to partner with other companies or influencers, for announcements, joint projects, etc. You can invite your subscribers to join the Q&A session you host.
How to request a live broadcast:
- While live, press Request in the comment section.
- You will see the confirmation when the user accepts it and you will have time to prepare.
- As soon as you go live, the screen will split in half.
- You can leave the live broadcast at any time.
How to accept a request from a subscriber to join your broadcast:
- When you go live, you will see a notification for each request in the comments section.
- Click View and then choose whether to add a speaker or cancel the request.
- The double smiley icon will show red numbers showing how many requests you have.
- Click on the icon and you will see both requests and the current number of viewers.
- You can accept the request or invite any viewer to join you. You can remove a guest and add someone else at any time.
28. Save the live video
How to:
- After finishing the live broadcast, click Save in the upper right corner.
- Then press Done and your video will be saved in the Gallery but will no longer be available in the app.
Stories Hacks
29. Record Videos Hands Free
How to:
- Swipe right on the home screen to open the story camera.
- Scroll through the options at the bottom of the screen ー normal mode, boomerang, etc. ー and stop at the recording option Hands free .
- Press the button at the bottom of the screen to start recording.
- To stop it, wait until all time is up, or press the capture button again.
30. Add as much text as you want to stories
How to:
- Swipe right from the main screen to go to the story camera.
- Take a photo or record a video.
- Tap the screen to add text OR tap the Aa icon in the top right corner.
- Write the text.
- Click the > icon.
- Repeat these steps to add more text.
31. Change the color of individual letters or words in text
How to:
- Swipe right from the main screen to go to the story camera.
- Take a photo or record a video.
- Tap the screen to add text, OR tap the Aa icon in the top right corner.
- Write the text as usual.
- Press and hold a word or a single letter to select and highlight it.
- Select the desired color.
- Continue editing and posting as usual.
32. Change the color or text on the sticker
How to:
- Select the sticker you want to add to your message.
- Click on it to choose a different color.
If it's a temperature sticker, you can choose between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
33. Share someone else's post to your story feed
A repost in stories is great for posting user-generated content or to publicly show your appreciation for a similar brand or influencer.
How to:
- Click on the
You can only share posts from public accounts.
If you don't want your content to appear on other people's Stories, you can check it in your settings.
34. Add a soundtrack to the story from the Instagram music library
You can choose from thousands of songs!
- When you've taken a photo or video for your story, tap the stickers (smiley) icon at the top of the screen.
- Then click the sticker Music in the menu and open the Instagram music library.
- Select a song by searching for a specific track or by mood, genre or trend.
- Click Play to listen to the song before adding it to your story.
- After selecting a song, you can fast forward or rewind it to start playback from a certain point.
- Finish adding to the post as usual and click the Your Story button below to publish the post.
35. Share a Spotify song or album to stories
Show how trendy your brand is.
How to:
- Open the Spotify app.
- Find the song or album you want to share.
- Press the three dots to open the options menu.
- Scroll down and click Share.
- Click Instagram Stories .
- Instagram will open and you can add a sticker, text or picture to the picture of the album you're sharing (if you share a particular song, the app will still show the album it's in).
- Then press Your story to add a song.
36. Get music recommendations with the question sticker
Whether you want new music to get you into the holiday spirit or new tunes to help you get through your final weeks of school, your friends have the perfect track for you.
How to:
- Click the square emoji in your story to add a question sticker.
- Click sticker with questions and then the music icon so people can send you a song.
They can click on a sticker in your story and then write a question or send you a song. - When you view history and swipe up, you will see who replied. Click on someone's answer to share it. The photo and username will not be displayed.
37. Save the whole story to the gallery
If you want to publish it on another channel later.
How to:
- Open stories.
- Swipe up on the screen.
- Click the arrow icon in the circle in the upper right corner of the screen.
You can also save individual posts from your history by downloading them by clicking the down arrow icon in the lower left corner of the screen. If you've published a post, go to the photo or video you want to save, tap the three dots icon in the bottom right corner, and select Save photo .
38. Post a story on your profile
If your story is on fire and you want everyone to see it ー even those who haven't been on Instagram in the 24 hours it's showing ー post it on your profile.
How to:
- Open your story.
- Tap the three dots icon in the lower right corner of the photo or video you want to share.
- Press Share as a post.
- Edit ー add filters, tags, captions, etc. ー and publish as usual.
39. Find out how your stories are doing
Want to know how your stories are doing? Take a look at this little-known feature to find out who has viewed posts.
How to:
- Open your story.
- Swipe up on the screen.
- Instagram will show the number of views as well as the names of people who have seen each photo or video in your story.
40. Zoom in and out of the video with one finger
How to:
- Swipe right to open the story camera.
- Hold down the capture button with one finger to start recording video.
- Swipe up or down with the same finger to zoom in or out.
41. Hide stories from specific users
How to do it:
Method 1
- Go to your profile and press the three-line menu.
- Press Settings.
- Click Privacy > History .
- Click Hide my stories from .
- Select the people you want to hide the story from, then tap Done (iOS) or tick symbol (Android).
- To display your history again, tap blue tick and uncheck.
Method 2
You can also select the people your story will be hidden from when you view the list of people who have seen your story.
- Tap the three horizontal dots (iOS) or three vertical dots (Android) to the right of their name and select "Hide history from [Username]".
Hiding your history from a person is different from blocking and does not prevent them from seeing your profile and posts.
42. Hide your story from the location or hashtag page
How to:
- Click Viewed in your story.
- Viewers who view your story via location or hashtag page will appear at the top.
- Click x to the right of a hashtag location or page to hide your story from them.
43. Only share your story with close friends
Make a "best friend list" to share private moments with a small group of your choice.
How to create a "list of best friends":
- Go to your profile and click the three-line menu.
- Click Best friends .
- Click Add next to the people you want to add to your close friends list. You can also click Search, to find a friend.
- Press Done when finished adding people to the list.
You can safely update the list and remove people from it.
They will not know that you have added or removed them.
How to share your story with your best friends:
- Tap the camera icon in the top left corner or swipe right from anywhere in the feed.
- Tap the circle at the bottom of the screen to take a photo, or tap and hold to record a video. To select a photo from your phone's library or gallery, swipe up anywhere on the screen.
- When you're ready to post, click Best Friends at the bottom left.
People on your list will know they're on it, but won't be able to see who else is on it. If someone has added you to their list, you will see a green badge when viewing their stories and a green ring around their profile photo.
44. Hide someone's stories by not unfollowing the profile
Whatever the reason, we are all subscribed to at least one account, the content of which we may not like, but for some reason it is impossible to unfollow the account.
What is the solution? Switch his stories to silent mode.
How to:
- Press and hold the profile picture of the account you want to disable.
- Press Switch to silent mode . This moves the history to the end of the queue and prevents it from playing automatically.
- To undo this, press and hold the history icon and press Unlock .
45. Add a text post to your story
A picture is worth a thousand words, but sometimes you only want to say a few words.
How to:
- Go to history, select Text under the capture button.
- Touch the screen and write the text.
- Click the button at the top of the screen to view different styles.
- Select a background and text color.
- Click the > icon when you're done designing and publishing your story.
46. Post photos or videos of any size without cropping
Now you can share a large-format photo of a group of colleagues without cutting Gary out of accounting.
How to:
- Upload a wide photo or video and slide your fingers to zoom out and share the photo at original size.
- The empty space will be filled with a color gradient that matches the photo.
47. Pin your best stories to your profile header
Businesses can keep their best stories forever with Instagram Stories Highlights.
How to:
- Click on the circle New on the left side of your business profile.
- Select any stories from your archive (note: Stories from business profiles are automatically saved to the archive after the show time).
- Select an album art icon and name the collection.
- Your collection will appear as a circle on your profile that plays as a single story when someone clicks on it.
- To edit or delete pinned stories, tap and hold the icon on your profile.
Eternal stories remain on your profile until you delete them.
You can post as many pinned stories as you want. Check out how to create timeless story cover icons for free so that your icons really stand out from the crowd.
48. Share Instagram story in Facebook stories
You can do this for a single post, or you can set up the app so that all your Instagram stories are automatically published on our Facebook page.
How to do this for a specific story:
- Start creating a story, then click Next .
- Click on Your Facebook Story .
- Click Share .
How to set up automatic posting to Facebook stories:
- Go to your profile and click on the three-line menu.
- Press Settings .
- Click Privacy > History .
- Turn on the Share story on Facebook toggle to enable the export of posts.
49. Share the recording of the live broadcast in stories
Another feature available to business accounts.
How to:
After the live broadcast ends, click Share at the bottom of the screen and the video will be added to your story.
Note . The recording will be available within 24 hours. During playback, all comments and likes from the original broadcast will be displayed. Companies will also be able to know exactly how many people watched the video ー both live and recorded in stories.
50. Share a story preview
Want to encourage your audience to watch the rest of your account's stories? We have a simple trick for this.
Keep scrolling to see the top 10 beach camping spots in British Columbia.
How to:
- Open stories and take a photo or select one from your library by swiping up.
- Click on the pen icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Select a color.
- Press and hold on the screen for 1-3 seconds until the screen is filled with a fill.
- Click on the eraser symbol in the upper right corner.
- Erase the part of the image you want to show by swiping the screen or touching the screen with your index finger.
- Click Your Story, to share the image.
51. Link your IGTV video to your stories
If you just created an IGTV account, let your followers find your new content ー share it in stories.
How to:
- In your stories, select the image you want to post (a screenshot or a still from your IGTV video).
- Touch the link icon in the upper right corner of the screen and select IGTV Video from the menu Add Link .
- Select the desired video and click Done in the upper right corner of the screen.
Now your followers can go to the video on IGTV by scrolling through the story on Instagram.
Profile description hacks
52. Include a hashtag or profile link in your profile description
In your profile description, you can link to a hashtag page or other account.
How to:
- Click the profile icon to log into your account.
- Click Edit profile and go to section
About me . - Enter # or @ and a list of recommended hashtags and accounts will appear.
- When you select the desired hashtags and accounts, they will become active and link to the section About me .
Note . When you mention someone else's profile in the description, their owner receives a notification and can remove the link. The account will remain in your description, but without an active link.
53. Hide photos you've been tagged in (or remove the tagging entirely)
Has your company been tagged in an image you don't want to be associated with? There are ways to remove it from your profile.
How to:
- Click on the person icon to go to your profile.
- Click on the person icon in the frame below the profile description to go to the tab Photos and videos with you .
- Click on the photo you want to remove from your profile.
- Click on the three dots icon in the upper right corner and select Post Settings.
- Select Hide from my profile or Remove label, if you want remove label.
Pro tip: If you don't want tagged photos to appear on your profile, go to the three-line menu, section Privacy > Tags and toggle the Automatically add toggle to inactive.
54. Add line breaks to your profile description to make text stand out
If you want to break up a block of description text about yourself, this hack is for you. Line breaks are a great way to add information and enhance the visual experience.
How to do this on a mobile phone:
- Open the note app and write the text including line breaks.
- Select all text and select Copy .
- Open the Instagram app.
- Click on your profile icon to access your profile.
- Click Edit Profile .
- Paste the text from the notes into the profile description field.
- Press Done to save the changes.
How to do it on PC:
- Log into your Instagram profile in a browser.
- Select Edit Profile .
- Break text into paragraphs the way you want them to appear.
- Press Submit, to save the changes.
Note . It does not matter if the profile was edited from a mobile device or from a PC, when viewed from a desktop computer, the information will be displayed without paragraphs.
55. Include a link in your profile description to drive traffic
Profile Description ー A great place to link and drive traffic to your website or other social network.
How to:
Click on the profile icon and go to it.
- Click Edit Profile .
- Insert the link you want to share.
- Click Done to save your changes.
Pro Tip: Include UTM parameters in your URL to track the amount of traffic coming from your profile link.
56. Make your description appear in more search results
You can search for a person in the profile description by field Name .
If you mention keywords related to your business in your name, you will appear more often in the search results of people who are looking for companies in your industry.
How to do it:
- Click on Edit Profile .
- In section Name , change the text to include keywords.
- Click Done in the upper right corner of the screen.
57. Change profile description alignment
Tired of left alignment? There is a way to align the profile description to the center or even to the right.
How to do it:
- Go to your profile on a PC browser (easier than on a mobile phone).
- Copy the space between the arrows (not the arrows themselves!): >> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ <<
- Click Edit Profile .
- In field of description , paste the spaces you copied above before each line of text.
Add or remove spaces to align text further to the right or left.
Note: you only have 150 characters to describe your profile and each space counts as a character.
58. Add special characters to your profile description or caption
On some Instagram profiles you will see symbols such as hearts, stars and pencils. You can do that too!
How to:
- Open a Word or Google document.
- Start typing about yourself. To place a special character, press Insert , then Special characters.
- Add icons.
- Open your Instagram profile in a web browser and click Edit Profile .
- Copy and paste text from a Word or Google document into the profile description and click Done .
59. Switch to a business profile to serve ads and get analytics
If you represent a business and still don't have an Instagram business profile, you're missing out on useful features and insights.
Switch now.
How to do it:
- Go to your profile and click the three-line menu.
- Press Settings .
- Click Account .
- Click Switch to professional account .
- We recommend that you connect your business account to a Facebook page that is linked to your business. This will make it easier to use all the features available to companies. Currently, only one Facebook page can be connected to your account.
- Add details such as your company or account type and contact information.
- Press Done .
Hashtag Hacks
60. Find the best (and most relevant) hashtags
Because with the right hashtag, your content will be found more often, and this will allow you to expand your audience.
How to:
- Select the magnifying glass icon and go to the search tab.
- Enter a keyword and touch tab Tags .
- Select a hashtag from the list.
- You will land on the posts page with this hashtag.
- Above the TOP and Recent tabs, a small line labeled Similar appears. Next to it, Instagram will display a list of similar hashtags that you can scroll through for inspiration (and further search).
61. Subscribe to updates of interesting hashtags
A great way to get inspired to create content!
How to:
- Select the magnifying glass icon to go to the search tab.
- Enter the hashtag you want to follow.
- On the hashtag page, click the Follow button.
62. Save the hashtags for later
If you often use the same hashtags for every post, save them in a note to save time.
How to:
- Create a new document in the Notes application on your mobile device.
- Add the most frequently used labels to the worklist.
- When you come up with a post, go from Instagram to the notes app, copy the text and paste it into your caption.
63. Hide hashtags in posts
Don't pollute signatures. Hide hashtags so the reader can focus on what's important.
How to do it ー Method #1:
- One easy way to hide hashtags ー is to completely remove them from your caption and put them in a comment under your post.
- As soon as someone writes another comment, your hashtags will be securely hidden in the comments section.
How to do it ー method #2:
- Another method is to separate hashtags from the rest of the caption by burying them under an avalanche of line breaks.
- Press the key 123 when you come up with a signature.
- Select Enter .
- Enter part of the punctuation marks (period, bullet or dash), then press Enter again.
- Repeat steps 2 to 4 at least five times.
- Instagram hides captions after three lines, so hashtags won't be visible unless your followers click yet on your post.
64. Hide hashtags in stories
You can include up to 10 hashtags in a single story, which will greatly increase the number of people who see it. To keep your story from looking cluttered, there are two easy ways to hide hashtags and maintain a neat appearance.
How to do it ー Method #1:
- After you have entered the hashtags, reduce them to the minimum size using your thumb and forefinger.
- Place a sticker, big emoji or GIF on top of them.
How to do it ー method #2:
- After you have typed the hashtags, reduce them to the minimum size using your thumb and forefinger.
- Click on the hashtags again.
- Then click on the eyedropper icon in the lower left corner.
- Click on the area where you want to hide hashtags. The hashtag text will be painted in the same color as the background, effectively hiding the captions.
Hacks for private messages in Direct
65. Disable activity status
If you don't want your followers to know when you last logged into the app, you can disable your activity status in Instagram Direct Messenger.
How to:
- Click the profile icon in the lower right corner of the screen.
- Press Settings .
- Scroll down and select Online Status.
- Switch to inactive position.
66. Send disappearing content to other accounts
You can send a disappearing photo, video, or boomerang to another account or group of friends using Instagram Direct Messaging.
How to:
- On the home screen, tap the camera icon in the top left corner of the screen.
You can swipe right to open the camera, or open Instagram Direct by tapping the paper airplane icon in the top right corner of the screen, then tapping the camera icon in the top left corner. - Take a photo, video or boomerang.
- Edit.
- Click the > icon in the lower right corner of the screen.
- Select a recipient OR click New Group to send a message to multiple people in the same group chat.
- Click Send at the bottom of the screen.
If you select multiple recipients without creating a group, the same message will be sent to each user.
67. Send live video
You can send your live video or the video you are watching to a user or group.
How to:
- When capturing live video, tap the Direct (paper airplane) icon at the bottom of the screen and send the live stream to your friends (you'll also have this option when you're streaming with a friend).
