This feature isn’t available to everyone.
Notes gives you a space to share updates and thoughts as short posts with certain people. You can share up to 1 note with others on Instagram.
Your note will appear at the top of your inbox in Instagram messaging and above your profile picture in your profile.
Share a note
Tap an option below to learn how to share a note from your inbox or profile in the Instagram app.
From your Instagram inbox
Tap
or
in the top right of Feed.
- Tap Note… above your profile picture at the top of your inbox.
- Enter a note of up to 60 characters. You can also:
- Mention someone in your note if the user allows it.
- Add music to your note by tapping . Note: Music notes aren’t available in all countries.
- Add a video to your note using your device's camera by tapping your profile picture and then tapping the blue button at the bottom to begin recording your video. Videos can only be 2 seconds long. Note: If a video note is created from your inbox, it will not be visible in your profile.
- Select to share your note with Followers you follow back or your Close Friends.
- Tap Share in the top right to share your note.
From your Instagram profile
Tap
or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
- Tap Note… above your profile picture.
- Enter a note of up to 60 characters. You can also:
- Select to share your note with Followers you follow back or your Close Friends.
- Tap Share in the top right to share your note.
About your note
You and others will see your note at the top of the inbox and your profile for up to 24 hours. After this time, your note will no longer be visible on Instagram. Your note can be deleted at any time by tapping on it, then tapping Delete note.
People that see your note can like or reply to it. Only you can see who’s liked or replied to your note.
You can see a list of who liked your note by tapping your note. You can start a conversation with someone who’s liked your note by tapping
next to their name.
Leave a new note
You can leave a new note at any time. Your new note will replace any current note you’ve shared with other accounts.
To create a new note:
- Tap your your note at the top of your inbox or profile, then tap Leave a new note.
- Enter a note of up to 60 characters.
- Select the audience for your note.
- Tap Share in the top right to share your new note.