How to Turn On Active Status on Instagram
Are you tired of sharing your moments without getting any likes or comments? Do you want to encourage your friends and family to engage with your posts? One way to achieve this is by turning on active status on Instagram. Active status is a feature that allows users to post a story that disappears after 24 hours, with the option to request that friends tag at least 3 other people in the post. In this article, we will guide you on how to turn on active status on Instagram.
Step 1: Open the Instagram App
The first step to turning on active status on Instagram is to open the app. You can do this by either:
- Starting a new Instagram account or signing in to an existing account
- Searching for an Instagram account you want to turn on active status for
Step 2: Find the Active Status Option
Once you have opened the app, you will see a Search bar above the feed. Type "active status" in the search bar and tap Search. This will bring up a list of posts with active status.
Step 3: Enable Active Status
Scroll down the list and tap on the post with active status you want to turn on. This post will have a blue badge on the corner of the image, with an arrow icon next to it.
Step 4: Add Friends
Tap on the three dots next to the arrow icon and select "Edit". This will open the "Edit Profile" screen. Here, you will see a "Friends" tab.
Tap on the "Add Friends" button and select the people you want to tag in the post. You can add friends from your phone’s contact list or by searching for them.
Step 5: Request Tags
Once you have added friends to the post, you can request that they tag at least 3 other people in the post. You can do this by selecting the friends who you want to tag, and then tapping "Add to Request".
Step 6: Request Friends to Tag
This step is crucial to turning on active status on Instagram. You will see a "Request" button below the request list. Tap on this button to request that the friends you added earlier tag at least 3 other people in the post.
Step 7: Confirm
Once the request is sent, it will be displayed as a notification on your friend’s phone. To confirm, you need to "Tag friends" to accept the request. Your friends will receive a notification to tag 3 or more other people in the post, and you will see the tag request on the "Active Status" post.
Example
Let’s say you want to turn on active status on your account, and you have 5 friends on your friend list. You have chosen a post with active status and have added the 5 friends to the request list. The post will now look like this:
Image with "Active Status" badge
- Friend 1 – Tag @friend1, @friend1, @friend2
- Friend 2 – Tag @friend1, @friend2, @friend3
- Friend 3 – Tag @friend1, @friend2, @friend3
- Friend 4 – Tag @friend1, @friend2, @friend3
- Friend 5 – Tag @friend1, @friend2, @friend3
Tips and Tricks
- Make sure to add friends who are relevant to your content, and who will engage with it.
- Use relevant hashtags to make your post more discoverable.
- You can also add up to 4 friends to the request list.
- If you want to revoke a friend from the request list, tap on the friend’s name, and then tap "Remove from Request".
Conclusion
Turning on active status on Instagram is a simple process that can encourage engagement and interaction with your friends and family. By following these steps, you can turn on active status on your account and enjoy the benefits of receiving likes and comments from your followers. Remember to be consistent with your requests, and you will see an increase in engagement and activity on your posts.