JAKARTA - Instagram provides a feature that can maintain the privacy of its users, namely Close Friends. By activating this feature, only selected people can see your Stories, Reels, and Notes.

Privacy is the main reason why many users are starting to limit the reach of their content on social media. With this feature, you don't have to worry about the content you upload being seen by unknown followers.

The creation and use of this feature is very simple. Users can directly make a list through the profile page. Here are the steps to create your Nearby Friends list.

Go to your profile, then tap the menu icon in the top right corner. Select the Nearby Friends menu under the 'who can see your content' option. Tap Select next to the account name or use the search field to add a friend. To delete someone, just tap the done sign next to their name and save the changes.

Instagram ensures that the people you add or remove will not receive special notifications. This gives you the freedom to update the list whenever you want.

However, friends who are on the list will know their status when they see the content being shared. They will see a special label or a green circle around your profile photo as a marker.

Interactions such as likes or comments on Reels are also visible to other members on the list. Keep in mind that other users can't apply to be added to your Close Friends list.


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