Instagram stories are not shown - you can do that

The stories are a popular feature of Instagram. All the more annoying when you no longer see a story from a user that you previously saw. In this practical tip, we will tell you what it could be.

Instagram stories are not displayed - you should pay attention to this:

If you don't see a user's story on Instagram, this can have different causes.

• So you should check whether you have a stable internet connection. If this is not the case, you will only be shown stories that have been preloaded the last time you were connected to the Internet.
• A bug can also be to blame for the problem. Closing the app or logging out and logging in again within the app may solve the problem.
• You should also check whether you have the latest app version of Instagram. If not, you can download it from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.

what else can I do?

If you still don't see Instagram Stories after following the tips above, this can have the following causes:

• The person blocked you: If someone blocked you on Instagram, you cannot see the person's posts. This also includes the stories.
• You accidentally hid the story: It's easy to hide a story on Instagram. The respective story must be tapped for a long time and can then be hidden in the context menu that opens.
• If this has happened, the story will not be shown until you reactivate it. To do this, open Instagram and scroll to the far right in the story bar. The gray story of the user can be reactivated here.
• Instagram has a malfunction: Even if this does not happen often, Instagram may have a malfunction. You can do this on allestault.de or on the website "Is it down right now?" check.

In the next practical tip, you will learn how to insert a link into an Instagram story.

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