Want to share your Instagram Story without certain people seeing it? Whether you’re avoiding an ex, a coworker, or just keeping things private, Instagram offers multiple ways to hide your Story from specific users. Here’s a step-by-step guide to controlling your Story’s visibility.

📌 Methods to Hide Your Instagram Story from Someone

1️⃣ Hide from Specific Users (Before Posting)

Best for: Blocking certain followers from seeing your Story.

1. Open Instagram > Tap your Profile Picture to create a Story.
2. Take/upload a photo/video > Tap Settings (⚙️) or Audience (👥) before posting.
3. Select Hide Story From (or Audience > Hide Story From).
4. Search for the user(s) you want to exclude > Tap Done.
5. Post your Story as usual.

🔹 They won’t get a notification that you hid your Story from them.

2️⃣ Use a Close Friends List (For Selective Sharing)

Best for: Only allowing a trusted group to see your Story.

1. Go to your Profile > Tap ☰ Menu > Close Friends.
2. Add/remove people from the list.
3. When posting a Story, select Close Friends instead of Your Story.

🔹 Only those on the list will see it.

3️⃣ Block or Restrict the User (Permanent Solution)

Best for: Cutting off someone completely.

• Block: They can’t see your profile or Stories.
  • Go to their profile > ⋮ (Menu) > Block.
• Restrict: They can see your Story, but you won’t see their messages.
  • Go to their profile > ⋮ (Menu) > Restrict.

4️⃣ Remove Them as a Follower (If Account is Public)

Best for: Public accounts where someone follows you.

1. Go to your Followers list.
2. Tap Remove next to their name.
3. They won’t see future Stories unless they follow you again.

🔄 Can Someone Tell If You Hid Your Story from Them?

❌ No direct notification, but they might notice if:

• They see your Story on a mutual friend’s phone.
• You usually post Stories but they suddenly stop appearing.

💡 Pro Tips for Better Privacy

✔ Check Story viewers (Swipe up on your Story) to see who’s watching.
✔ Use “Hide Story From” regularly if you want consistent privacy.
✔ Switch to a Private Account to approve followers manually.

❓ FAQ: Hiding Instagram Stories

Q: Can I hide past Stories from someone?

A: ❌ No—you can only hide future Stories. Delete old Stories if needed.

Q: What if I hide my Story from someone and they screenshot it?

A: You’ll still get a screenshot notification if your account is private.

Q: Does hiding Stories affect DMs?

A: No—they can still message you unless you Block/Restrict them.

🔗 Related Guides

• How to Make Your Instagram Private
• Best Instagram Privacy Settings
• How to Remove Followers on Instagram

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