Instagram: Close friends - this is how the list works

A list of close friends has been on Instagram since the end of 2018. But what does this extra category bring? We'll tell you here in the practical tip.

How to add close friends on Instagram

To add close friends on Instagram, just visit your profile:

1. To do this, open the Instagram app and tap your profile picture at the bottom right.
2. Tap the menu button at the top right to find the other settings.
3. If you select the "Close vacation" category, you will see a list of all contacts.
4. Just tap the "Add" button next to the people you want.
5. You can also remove close friends from the Instagram list in the same way.
6. If you post a new story, you can choose your close friends as a new target group.

That is why there is the function

What was available on Facebook for a long time is now also available on Instagram. With the "Close Friends" list, Instagram adds a new circle for its users.

1. The "Close Friends" list is used for new posts and is relevant for stories. If you want to post a story, you can choose between "Public", "Private" and "Close Friends". How to limit which group of people can see your posts.
2. Stories that are only published for close friends are outlined in red or green, depending on availability. This also allows your friends to see that these posts are only intended for a specific circle.
3. If you check which followers have seen your story, close friends are listed separately. The close friends are marked with a green star.

Use multiple Instagram accounts at the same time

Do you want to try the feature right away? Then create an Instagram story and post it only for your "close friends" list.