Close Friends lets you share stories with a smaller group.
How to set it up
Profile → menu → Close Friends. Search and add people. They see a green ring on your Close Friends stories.
Do people know?
They see the green badge on stories but are not notified when added or removed.
Personal uses
- Family updates
- Private moments
- Inside jokes
Creator and brand uses
- VIP customers early access
- Paid community perks
- Beta testers for new products
- Behind the scenes for top fans
Tips
Keep the list small and update it. Do not overuse it, or main stories may feel empty.
Read Instagram groups and broadcast channels.
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