Why Strangers Might Like Your Instagram Stories: Understanding Privacy Settings
Discover why strangers are liking your Instagram stories and how to control your privacy settings effectively.
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Strangers liking your Instagram stories may be due to your profile settings. If your account is set to public, anyone can view, like, or comment on your stories. To control this, navigate to your privacy settings and switch your profile to private. This way, only approved followers will have access to your stories, ensuring a more controlled and familiar audience.
FAQs & Answers
- How do I change my Instagram account to private? Go to your profile, tap on the three lines in the top right corner, select 'Settings', then 'Privacy', and toggle the 'Private Account' option.
- Can I see who liked my Instagram stories? Yes, you can view the usernames of users who have liked your stories while they are visible, but you won’t see this information after they disappear.
- Will strangers see my Instagram stories if my account is public? Yes, if your account is set to public, anyone can view and interact with your stories.
- Can I hide my Instagram stories from certain users? Yes, you can hide your stories from specific users by going to your profile, selecting 'Settings', then 'Privacy', and choosing 'Story'. There you can select 'Hide Story From' to choose users.