Instagram has this awesome feature called “highlights” where you can put together all your cool stories on your profile. But wait, what if you’ve got some personal or sensitive stuff in there that you don’t want certain folks to see? No worries! In this article, we’re gonna dive into the ways you can keep those highlights hidden, the good stuff and the not-so-good stuff about each method, and some other safer options you might wanna check out. Now, just so you know, we’re not telling you to go wild with these methods, but if you do decide to give them a shot, remember to tread carefully and take responsibility for your actions. Safety first, folks!

Method 1: Using Close Friends List

One method to hide your Instagram highlights is the close friend list feature. The close friends list feature allows you to create a list of people who can see your stories marked as close friends only. Using this feature, you can hide your highlights from everyone except your close friends.

To use the close friends list feature on Instagram, you will need to follow these steps:

1. Open the Instagram app and go to your profile by tapping the profile icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.

2. Tap the three horizontal lines at the top right corner of the screen and select Close Friends from the menu.

3. Tap the Add button next to the names of the people you want to add to your close friends list. You can also search for people by typing their names in the search bar at the top of the screen.

4. Tap Done when you have finished adding people to your close friends list.

5. To create a story visible only to your close friends, tap the camera icon at the top left corner of the screen and take a photo or video as usual.

6. Before posting your Story, tap the Close Friends button at the screen’s bottom left corner. You will see a green circle around your profile picture, indicating that your Story is for close friends only.

7. Tap Your Story to post your Story for your close friends only.

8. To create a highlight from your close friend’s Story, tap Your Story at the top left corner of the screen and select Highlight from the menu.

9. Tap New and choose a name and a cover for your Highlight. You can also edit or delete your Highlight by tapping More Options at the bottom right corner of the screen.

10. Tap Add to post your Highlight for your close friends only.

Pros & Cons of Using Close Friends List

Here is a table summarizing the pros and cons of using the close friends list feature on Instagram:

Pros	Cons
– You can hide your highlights from others on Instagram	– Creating and managing a close friends list can be time-consuming
– You have control over who can see your highlights	– Remembering to mark each Story as close friends only can be inconvenient
	– Your content may not reach a wider audience or engage with more people

Method 2: Using Hide Story From Feature

Another method to hide your highlights on Instagram is to use the hidden Story from the feature. The Hidden Story feature allows you to hide your stories and highlights from specific people or groups on Instagram. This feature allows you to hide your highlights from anyone you want.

To use the hidden Story from a feature on Instagram, you will need to follow these steps:

1. Open the Instagram app and go to your profile by tapping the profile icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.

2. Tap the three horizontal lines at the top right corner of the screen and select Settings from the menu.

3. Tap Privacy and then tap Story.

4. Tap Hide Story From and select the people or groups from which you want to hide your stories and highlights. You can also search for people by typing their names in the search bar at the top of the screen.

5. Tap Done when you have finished hiding your stories and highlights from people or groups.

Pros & Cons of Using Hide Story From Feature

Pros	Cons
– You can hide your highlights from specific people or groups on Instagram	– Changing privacy settings can be confusing or complicated
– You have control over who can see your highlights	– Selecting each person or group individually can be tedious or annoying
	– Hiding certain people may offend or upset them

Alternatives to Hiding Your Highlights on Instagram

If you do not want to use any of the methods above to hide your highlights on Instagram, there are some alternatives that you can try instead. These alternatives are safer and easier than using a close friends list or hiding a story from a feature.

Alternative 1: Using Archive Feature

One alternative is to use the archive feature on Instagram. The archive feature lets you remove your stories and highlights from your profile without permanently deleting them. Using this archive feature for highlights, you can hide your highlights from everyone on Instagram.

To use the archive feature on Instagram, you will need to follow these steps:

1. Open the Instagram app and go to your profile by tapping the profile icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.

2. Tap and hold the Highlight you want to archive until a menu pops up.

3. Tap Archive from the menu and confirm your action.

4. To access your archived stories and highlights, tap the three horizontal lines at the top right corner of the screen and select Archive from the menu.

5. To restore your archived stories and highlights, tap and hold the Story or highlight you want to restore until a menu pops up.

6. Tap Show on Profile from the menu and confirm your action.

Pros & Cons of Using Archive Feature

Pros	Cons
– You can hide your highlights from everyone on Instagram without deleting them permanently	– Archiving each Highlight individually can be tedious or annoying
– You can access your archived stories and highlights anytime you want	– There is a possibility of forgetting or losing track of your archived stories and highlights

Alternative 2: Using Private Account Feature

Another alternative is to use the private account feature on Instagram. The private account feature allows you to make your account visible only to people who follow you or who you approve. Using this feature, you can hide your highlights from strangers or unwanted followers on Instagram.

To use the private account feature on Instagram, you will need to follow these steps:

1. Open the Instagram app and go to your profile by tapping the profile icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.

2.Tap the three horizontal lines at the top right corner of the screen and select Settings from the menu.

3. Tap Privacy and then tap Account Privacy.

4. Toggle on the Private Account option and confirm your action.

Pros & Cons of Using Private Account Feature

Pros	Cons
– You can hide your highlights from strangers or unwanted followers on Instagram	– Making your account private can limit your reach and engagement
– You have control over who can see and interact with your account	– Approving each follower request individually can be time-consuming or tedious

Conclusion

In conclusion, while Instagram offers the option to create highlights to showcase your best moments, interests, or themes, hiding them from certain people or groups may be necessary. However, the available methods to do so are not straightforward or convenient and may require changing privacy settings or creating a close friends list. We do not recommend or endorse these methods and advise using them at your discretion and responsibility. Alternatives to hiding highlights on Instagram that are safer and easier have also been discussed in this article.

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