Instagram: Here's How to Create a Story Highlight

Stories were recently added to the app's Archive feature

Instagram recently added Stories to its Archive feature, allowing users to save their Stories posts within the application after they’ve expired from public view, as well as to share these posts in Highlights on their profiles. Our guide will show you how to create a Highlight.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Instagram app on iOS.

Step 1: Tap the profile button in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

Step 2: Tap the + button to begin creating a new Story Highlight.

Step 3: Scroll through your archive of past Stories posts and tap the circle in the bottom-right corner of each post you wish to add to the Highlight.

Step 4: When you’re done selecting posts, tap “Next.”

Step 5: Type a name for your Highlight.

Step 6 (optional): Tap “Edit Cover” to change the Highlight’s cover image.

Step 7: Tap “Add” to save the Highlight to your profile.

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