How to Post a Story with Someone on Instagram?
As a social media user, you know that Instagram is a great platform for sharing your life, experiences, and thoughts with your friends, family, and followers. One of the most popular features on Instagram is the Story feature, which allows users to share short, private videos and photos with their audience. However, when you want to post a story with someone, you may not be able to do so directly. In this article, we will explain how to post a story with someone on Instagram.
Before Posting a Story with Someone
Before you can post a story with someone, you need to request access to the person’s Story. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Instagram app and navigate to the profile page of the person you want to post with.
- Tap the three dots (⋯) on the top-right corner of the profile picture.
- Tap Copy link.
- Go to the security touch paper (Security Lock Screen) and create a touch paper code.
- Once you’ve set up the touch paper code, navigate back to the person’s profile and tap the three dots (⋯) again.
- Tap Get started.
- The person will receive a message with a link to their Story, where you can request access.
Requesting Access
To request access, the person must be a private user, meaning they are not public. If the person is a public user, you won’t be able to request access to their Story.
- If the person is private, they won’t be able to view or reply to your request for access to their Story.
- If the person is public, they can view and respond to your request for access to their Story.
Creating a Story Request
If the person accepts your request for access, you’ll be able to create a story request:
- Tap the + button on the bottom-left corner of the screen.
- Select "Story Request".
- Enter the person’s username.
- Tap "Send".
Uploading a Story Request
To complete the request, you’ll need to upload a private photo or private video to Instagram. This will trigger a request for access to the person’s Story.
- Private photo: Take a private photo of the person and go to the Compose screen.
- Private video: Record a private video and go to the Compose screen.
Receiving a Request for Access
Once you’ve created a story request, the person will receive a message with a link to your story.
- The link will show as "I want to see your story".
- Click on the link to request access.
Requesting Access to the Story
To request access to the person’s Story, the person will need to follow the same steps as before.
- Tap the three dots (⋯) on the top-right corner of the profile picture.
- Tap "Copy link".
- Go to the Security Touch Paper and create a touch paper code.
- Navigate back to the person’s profile and tap the three dots (⋯) again.
- Tap "Get started".
- Enter the person’s username.
- Tap "Send".
Confirming Access
Once the person accepts your request for access, you’ll be able to view the person’s Story:
- Tap the "See" button on the person’s story.
- View the story as requested.
Sharing a Story with Someone
Once you’ve created a story request and confirmed access, you can share the story with the person:
- Tap the "Share" button on the bottom-right corner of the screen.
- Select the story you want to share.
- Add any additional friends or tags to the story.
Tips and Tricks
- To request access to a story with someone, you need to be in a private relationship with that person.
- If you’re requesting access to someone’s story, they’ll receive a message asking them to confirm.
- If the person accepts your request for access, you’ll be able to view the person’s story.
By following these steps, you can effectively post a story with someone on Instagram. Remember to always respect the person’s privacy and follow Instagram’s guidelines for sharing private content.