How do you put a story on the front page without making it a story?

The stories on the front page of'Instagram are a great way to get closer to your followers. You can share your special moments with them and make your profile more attractive in the process. However, there is a way to record a video in your highlights without anyone seeing it appear in story.

It may be a special video for you that you don't want to share with other people, and that's fine. In this article, we're going to explain how to put a story on the front page without putting it in a story.

What are "Highlights" d'Instagram?

To understand why you'd want to add an Instagram highlight without posting an Instagram Story, you need to know why this feature is so incredibly useful. The main advantage of adding a highlight is that'it will stay on your profile indefinitely, whereas stories disappear after 24 hours.

Your Instagram headline story should be well thought out and can be used for many things:

• Making advertisements. (with a customer review screenshot for example)
• Collect memories with your followers.
• Show others what you're most proud of.
• Share a past trip.
• Listen to your beauty tips or fashion advice
• Or share your listening of the moment with the music sticker

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Whatever your reasons for adding front-page stories, this feature gives you unlimited options for sharing content on the social network.

Highlights are similar to folders and house your most valuable content that you want to leave available to your community.

You can create a folder and customize its name, background image and more.

To view your stories on the front page from your profile, click on the profile icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the app and then tap on the story bubbles below the bio.

All accounts can use this feature.

However, there is one problem. You can't normally add content to a headline story without putting it first in your story. But we'll explain in the rest of this article how to put a story on the front page without posting it as a story. Let's find out about these 2 methods.

Method 1: How to add a story to highlights without adding it to the story?

In general, Instagram stories must be published and left for everyone to see for at least 24 hours. Only then can you move them to your Featured stories.

But there's a little trick you can use to add a story to your Highlights without publishing it. The process is simple and easy to follow... Here's how to add stories to "Highlights" without anyone seeing them step by step:

1. Put your profile in private mode
2. Block everyone so they can't see your story.
3. Upload the photos and videos you want to add in the right story format
4. Select the effect, text or sticker you want
5. Add the content to your front-page story.
6. After putting your images on the front page, you can restore your account settings

That's it, you've added a front-page story without it being seen by your story subscribers.

This method works is with the advantage of being totally discreet. No one will be able to tell that you've added this content except by visiting your account.

However, the method is a bit tedious and requires quite a bit of manipulation. That's why we've got another tip for you.

Method 2: How to put a story on the front page without adding it to the story?

The second solution for sharing your publications as a front page story while avoiding your classic story is simpler to set up. To do this, you'll publish your photos on the social network, but using the close friend feature.

This feature allows users to share content in story form with a defined group of close friends.

Here then is how to complete your front-page stories without putting in public story step by step:

1. Create a close friend group if you haven't already. This can be done from your Settings - Account - Close friends. Select the accounts that will be able to see your content
   Note: you must select at least one account. This can be a second account of yours or that of your closest friend or a member of your company.
2. Prepare your Insta story publication as you want to post it (photo, stickers, link, music, filter, effect).
3. Then instead of publishing it to all your subscribers as normal, click on close friends (bottom right of the screen).
4. Your story is now published only to your close friends and you can re-share it as a featured story so that it appears on your page.

This method saves you having to change your account settings to private every time. So you can use it as much as you like to share your favorite photos and videos.

Beware, however, that only your close friends will be able to view this featured story.

Discover here how to add multiple Insta stories in a row.

What if your story can't be added to Insta Highlights?

The only reason why you wouldn't be able to add a story to your Highlights Instagram is if your post didn't stay 24 hours in story.

If you deleted the video before the 24-hour deadline, Instagram may not add it to your Highlights section.

In this case, perform the previous steps again.

If you don't see the "Highlights" feature, try uploading the story again and look for the button once you've published it.

If that doesn't work either, wait until the feature appears on your homepage after 24 hours.

You can also update your Insta app.

Benefits of using'Instagram highlights

Front-page photos and videos are a great way to let users know what you're talking about.

The option works great for self-promotion, but the most important benefit of Highlights on Instagram is to promote your brand and products.

The front-page section can help your brand draw attention to whatever product you're selling. This way, everyone can take a look at your offer.

In addition, the story format, allows you to use numerous Instagram stickers. For example, you can add a link to your website to direct Instagram traffic to your brand's website. Or use music for a campaign or share a screenshot of customer results.

The highlights are gorgeous and easy to organize. You can also refine your offers, based on feedback from your followers and customers. Be sure to update your brand Highlights regularly.

Choose headline stories carefully

Posting Highlights is one thing, but knowing what to post is completely different. Choose your best images and videos, making sure you post them in the right format.

Make sure your posts represent who and what you are before uploading them to your page. If you do things right, your page's success will soon follow.

Deleting front-page Instagram stories

You may want to delete front-page published content, and it's simple to do once you know how.

If you have a highlight posted for an upcoming event, you may want to remove or edit it once the event is over.

To remove an Instagram highlight story, follow these steps:

1. Access your profile on Instagram by tapping on the person'icon in the bottom right-hand corner.
2. Locate the Instagram story you wish to delete, which can be found under the Edit Profile option.
3. Long-press the'preview (this is the round icon that contains an image).
4. Press "Delete Featured Story" to delete it. You can also press "Edit " to add items.

Instagram doesn't offer many post-production editing options for users, so having the ability to go back and add more to an Instagram Highlight is a welcome addition to the queen of social networking platforms.