How to Manage Your Instagram Stories and Highlights

Learn how to manage Instagram Stories and Highlights effectively to preserve your favorite posts.

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No, you cannot delete a story but keep it in highlights. Once a story is deleted, it also gets removed from highlights. To preserve a story, ensure you add it to highlights before its 24-hour lifespan ends, avoiding deletion.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I recover a deleted Instagram story? No, once an Instagram story is deleted, it cannot be recovered.
  2. What happens to my story if I add it to highlights? Adding a story to highlights will keep it visible beyond the usual 24-hour limit.
  3. How do I add a story to highlights? To add a story to highlights, go to your profile, tap 'New,' select the story, and then name your highlight.
  4. Can I delete a highlight without deleting individual stories? Yes, you can delete a highlight while keeping the original stories intact.