What Should You Do If You Accidentally View Someone's Instagram Story?
Learn how to handle the situation if you accidentally view someone's Instagram story with our quick tips!
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Accidentally viewing someone's Instagram story? You can either wait it out, as the story will disappear after 24 hours, or follow/unfollow the user if you wish to manage visibility settings. If it's someone you know, casually mention it if appropriate to minimize any awkwardness.
FAQs & Answers
- How long do Instagram stories last? Instagram stories last for 24 hours before disappearing from the platform.
- Can someone see if I view their Instagram story multiple times? Yes, Instagram shows the number of views, so if you view a story multiple times, it registers each view.
- What should I do if I opened a story by mistake? You can wait for it to disappear after 24 hours or address it with the person casually if you know them.
- Is there a way to hide my view on Instagram stories? While you can't hide your view once it’s been made, you can manage who can see your stories through your privacy settings.