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How Do I Add Story Highlights on Instagram?

Published in Instagram Features 3 mins read

Adding story highlights on Instagram is a great way to keep your favorite stories visible on your profile long after they expire. You can create highlights from your archived stories or add new stories to existing highlights.

Creating a New Story Highlight from Archived Stories

One of the primary ways to add highlights is by selecting from the stories you have previously posted, which are automatically saved in your archive (if this feature is enabled in your settings). As the reference notes, you can view all the stories you've posted and turn any of them into a highlight.

Here's how to create a new highlight using your archived stories:

  1. Go to your Instagram Profile: Open the Instagram app and navigate to your profile page.
  2. Tap the Plus (+) Icon: Look for the plus (+) sign, often located near your profile picture or above your feed. Select "Story Highlight" from the options that appear.
  3. Select Stories: You will see your Instagram story archive. Browse through your past stories and tap on the ones you want to include in this highlight. A checkmark will appear on selected stories.
  4. Tap "Next" or "Done" (depending on app version): Once you've selected all the desired stories, proceed to the next step.
  5. Name Your Highlight: Give your highlight a relevant and catchy title (e.g., "Travel," "Recipes," "Pets"). This name will appear below the highlight on your profile.
  6. Edit Cover (Optional): You can choose a specific frame from one of the included stories or upload a picture from your camera roll as the highlight cover image. Tap "Edit Cover" to do this.
  7. Tap "Done" or "Add": Once you're satisfied with the title and cover, tap done to add the highlight to your profile.

Your new highlight will now appear on your profile, just below your bio.

Adding a Current Story to an Existing Highlight

If you've just posted a story and want to add it to a highlight immediately or later before it expires, follow these steps:

  1. View Your Active Story: Open your own current Instagram story.
  2. Tap the "Highlight" Icon: In the bottom right corner of your active story screen, you'll see a heart icon labeled "Highlight." Tap on it.
  3. Select the Highlight: A list of your existing story highlights will pop up. Tap on the highlight you want to add the current story to.
  4. Tap "Done": Your story will be added to the selected highlight.

You can add the same story to multiple highlights if you wish.

Managing Your Highlights

  • Edit Highlight: To edit an existing highlight (add more stories, remove stories, change title or cover), tap and hold the highlight on your profile and select "Edit Highlight."
  • Delete Highlight: To remove a highlight entirely, tap and hold it and select "Delete Highlight."

Using story highlights effectively can help showcase different aspects of your personality, business, or interests to visitors browsing your profile.