• SirHow

How to Add Mentions on Instagram story

Author: Sam | Guide: Instagram |
Instagram

Instagram story is fun to create. It allows you to tag people in them. In this article we will cover 7 simple steps with which you will be able to add mentions on Instagram story. Instagram stories are made more engaging by tagging your friends. Adding mentions of your friends allows them to re-share your story on their story.

Add Mentions on Instagram story

Step-1 Open Instagram App: The very first step is to open the Instagram application.

  • Install the app from Playstore if you don't have it already.
Image titled add mentions on Instagram story step 1

Step-2 Go to Profile Stories: Next, you need to click on “Your Story.”

  • If you have an uploaded story, clicking on "Your Story" would open your already uploaded story.
  • In this case, swipe right on your Instagram screen.
Image titled add mentions on Instagram story step 2

Step-3 Click on Create Story: Now you are on the Instagram story creation screen.

  • You will see a list of options: Create, Boomerang, Layout etc.
  • Click on "Create." This option helps you customise your story.
Image titled add mentions on Instagram story step 3

Step-4 Go to Stickers: After clicking on create, you will a sticker option:

  • Find the sticker option in the top center of your screen.
  • Click on the sticker icon. This will open a menu of sticker options.
Image titled add mentions on Instagram story step 4

Step-5 Go to Mentions: From the menu of the options of stickers, select "@Mention" sticker.

Image titled add mentions on Instagram story step 5

Step-6 Mention the User by Typing His User Id: The last step is to type in the name of your contact in the mention sticker.

  • Please ensure that you type in the user ID of your contact.
  • Not typing the exact user name can lead to errors. Be sure of typing the exact user ID.
Image titled add mentions on Instagram story step 6

Step-7 Add to Your Story: Place the mention sticker wherever on your story.

  • Customise your story.
  • You are good to post your story now.
Image titled add mentions on Instagram story step 7

These 7 steps will help you understand how to add mentions in your story. You can make your experience better by adding filters on your Instagram story.

FAQs

Can I add many mentions on my story?

Yes, you can add multiple mentions on your story.

Do my contacts get notified about my mentions?

Yes, your contacts get a message notification with the option of re-sharing.

Can my contacts re-share my stories in which I mentioned them?

Yes, your contacts can re-share your stories in which you have mentioned them. Instagram sends a message to your contacts letting them know that you have mentioned them in your story. This is accompanied with the option of re-sharing the story.

Can I stop someone from mentioning me in their stories?

Yes, you can stop people from mentioning you in their stories. You can change your story privacy settings and control who can mention you in their stories.

Can I remove myself from an Instagram mention?

No, you cannot remove yourself from a mention that has already been made. But you can report the story that has you mentioned.

These frequently asked questions will make it easy for you to understand the functioning of mentions on Instagram story.

Was this article helpful ?

No
About Us    |    Write For Us    |    Privacy Policy    |    Contact Us