Who can see my Instagram story?
The visibility of your story depends on your account's privacy setting:
- For private accounts: Only your approved followers can see your story.
- For public accounts: Anyone on Instagram can see your story.
Learn more about where your story appears and how to hide your story from people you don't want to see it.
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