Showcase Memories: Add Highlights on Instagram Easily

How to Add Highlights on Instagram

Instagram Highlights allow you to showcase your best Stories directly on your profile. They’re a great way to keep your favorite Stories alive, even after the 24-hour lifespan of a typical Instagram Story. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you add and manage Highlights effectively.

Step 1: Creating a Story

Before you can add a Highlight, you need to create a Story. Open Instagram and tap on your profile picture at the top left of the screen. This opens the camera. Take a photo or video, or upload one from your gallery. You can add filters, stickers, text, or drawings as needed. Once you’re happy with your Story, tap the “Your Story” button at the bottom of the screen to share it.

Step 2: View Your Story

After sharing your Story, you can view it by tapping on your profile picture again. This is where you can add the Story to a Highlight.

Step 3: Adding to Highlight

Once you’re viewing your Story, look for the “Highlight” button at the bottom, represented by a heart icon with the word “Highlight” below it. Tap this button to proceed. You’ll be prompted to add the Story to an existing Highlight or create a new one.

Step 4: Creating a New Highlight

To create a new Highlight, tap the “New” option. Instagram will prompt you to name your Highlight. Choose a name that’s relevant and easy to remember. Once you’ve named your Highlight, tap the “Add” button. Your Story is now part of a Highlight and will be visible on your profile as a circle under your bio.

Step 5: Adding to an Existing Highlight

If you’re adding your Story to an existing Highlight, simply select the Highlight you want to add it to. Tap the Highlight name and the Story will be added immediately.

Step 6: Managing Highlights

You can manage your Highlights at any time. Go to your profile and long-press on the Highlight you want to edit or delete. A menu will appear with options to edit the Highlight, including changing the cover photo or the Highlight name. You can also remove Stories from the Highlight if needed.

Step 7: Changing Highlight Covers

You might want to customize the appearance of your Highlight covers to make your profile more visually appealing. To change a Highlight cover, go to your profile and long-press the Highlight. Tap on “Edit Highlight,” then “Edit Cover.” Choose a photo from your Story archive or upload a new image from your gallery. Adjust the positioning if necessary, then confirm the changes.

Step 8: Utilizing Story Archive

Instagram automatically saves your Stories in an archive. If you want to add a past Story to a Highlight, go to your profile and tap the three horizontal lines in the top right corner. Select “Archive” from the menu. Browse through your archived Stories and select the one you want to add to a Highlight. Tap the Highlight button and choose an existing Highlight or create a new one.

Tips for Effective Highlights

Keep your Highlight names short and relevant.
Organize Highlights by themes or topics.
Use custom covers for a cohesive look.
Update Highlights regularly with fresh content.

Benefits of Using Highlights

Highlights can enhance your Instagram profile by allowing visitors to quickly see your best or most important content. They help keep your profile organized and make it easier for followers to find specific content. Businesses can use Highlights to showcase products, share FAQs, and display customer testimonials.

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