Do you want to add to your Instagram highlights without posting and without others knowing? You can do that!
Here are three ways you can add highlights on Instagram without posting them publicly:
- Make your account private
- Block your followers
- Post the highlight in a “Close Friends” list
If you want total anonymity, I recommend making your account private or blocking your followers. This way, you can add your highlight, and no one will know.
But if you only want a select group of people to know, you can create a “Close Friends” list and then post the highlight.
Keep reading to learn more about adding highlights on Instagram without posting!
Make Your Account Private
To make your Instagram account private, follow the steps below:
1. Tap on your profile picture
Once you open and log into your Instagram account, you should arrive on your feed. It’s where you can see posts by your friends.
Look in the bottom right corner of the app for your profile picture and tap on it. The icon will show a person’s silhouette if you don’t have a profile picture.
Either way, tap on it.
2. Select the Hamburger icon
Once you open your profile page by selecting your profile picture, look for the Hamburger icon in the top right corner of the app.
Tap on it and continue with the guide.
3. Tap on “Settings“
After you select the “Hamburger” icon, a window will open at the bottom of the screen. Select the first option on the list – “Settings“.
4. Go to “Privacy“
Once you open the Instagram settings, find the “Privacy” option and select it. This will take you to another settings page.
5. Tap on “Private account“
Finally, select the first option – “Private account” to make your Instagram account private. Your followers won’t see what you’re posting while your account is private.
You can change this option whenever you want to. Remember, you must wait 24 hours after posting a highlight to make your account public.
Otherwise, people will still see your highlight.
Block Your Followers
The second solution to adding highlights without posting is blocking your followers before you post the highlight.
Follow these steps to do so:
1. Tap on your profile picture
Like before, tap on your profile picture to open your profile page on Instagram. This is the first thing you do when opening Instagram.
2. Select the Hamburger icon
Next, you should tap on the Hamburger icon, which looks like three horizontal lines stacked on top.
This will open a new page at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap on “Settings“
After you tap on the Hamburger icon, you’ll need to select “Settings“, the first option on the bottom-side menu. This will open the Instagram settings.
4. Go to “Privacy“
Now, you should go to “Privacy“, the same as before. It’s the third option on this list, but you can also use the search bar at the top to find it.
5. Select “Story“
After you open the “Privacy” settings, look for the “Story” option under the “Interactions” tab. Tap on it and continue with the final step!
6. Tap on “Hide story from“
Once on the “Story” page, look for the “Hide story from” section. Under it, you should see “0 people“. Tap on that option and continue with the final step.
7. Select everyone on the list
Once you get to this page, you should select all your friends on this list to hide your Instagram highlights from them.
And that’s it. Now, you can post your Instagram highlights, and no one will see them.
Post the highlights in a “Closed Friends” list
The final solution is to create a “Closed Friends” list before posting your highlights. This way, only those friends you select will see your highlights.
Follow the steps below to create a “Closed Friends” list:
1. Select your profile picture
Like before, on your Instagram homepage, look in the bottom right corner for your profile picture and select it.
This will take you to your Instagram profile page.
2. Tap on the Hamburger icon
The next step is selecting your “Hamburger” icon, which looks like three horizontal lines overlapped.
3. Tap on “Settings“
Next, select “Settings” from the menu at the bottom of the screen. Like before, you’ll need to open your Instagram settings to create a “Close Friends” list.
4. Go to “Privacy“
After you open your Instagram settings, find the “Privacy” option and select it.
5. Select “Story“
In the “Privacy” tab, you should see several options, including “Comments“, “Hidden words“, “Limits“, “Story“, and more.
Find the “Story” option and tap on it.
6. Select the “Close friends” option
Here we are. Once you get to the “Story” page, find the “Close friends” option. Under it, you’ll see the “0 people” option. Select it and continue with the guide.
7. Select your friends and tap “Done“
In this final step, you must select a few close friends that will see your highlights when you post them. No one else other than these friends will see your highlights.
After selecting them, tap “Done” to save your changes.
Conclusion
To summarize, you can add highlights on Instagram without posting by using one of these solutions:
- Make your Instagram account private
- Block your followers from seeing your highlights
- Create a “Close Friends” list for the highlights
I recommend the first option because it’s the easiest to implement. Remember to wait for 24 hours before making your account public again.
That’s how long it takes for the highlights to disappear from your Story.
If you have any questions, feel free to comment below, and I’ll reply as soon as possible!
