How To Turn On Story Notifications On Instagram

  1. Go to their profile.
  2. Tap on the top right.
  3. Tap next to Posts, Stories, Reels, or Videos to turn notifications on or off.
  4. Or tap next to Live Videos and select any notification option.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why am I not getting story notifications on Instagram?

Make sure your Instagram alerts are enabled on your smartphone if they aren’t working. Check your notification settings in the Instagram app and on your mobile device. Consider disabling Low-Power Mode, cleaning your cache, or updating your Instagram app.

How do you turn on someone’s story notifications?

Open the Instagram user’s profile for whom you want to turn on/off notifications. Tap the bell icon at the page’s top right. Toggle on the switch next to Post, Story, or IGTV as per your preference. To adjust the notification frequency for live videos, tap it and select an option accordingly.

Do you get notified when someone views your story on Instagram?

Yes. To see who’s seen your story, open your story and swipe up on the screen. You’ll see the number and the Instagram usernames of the people who have viewed each photo or video in your story.

Why does Instagram Notify me when someone posts a story?

This is to help you learn when the people you are following post content that could be of value to you.

Why doesn’t Instagram Notify me when someone shares my post on their story?


The only way to tell if a user reshared your post to their Instagram story is by using the in-app post sharing feature, which also gives viewers a chance to tap the original post and go to the poster’s page directly. It’s a more friendly and upfront way to share other users’ content than doing so without credit.

How do I turn on post notifications on Instagram for 2020?

1. Go to their profile
2. Tap on the top right.
3. Tap next to posts, stories, reels, or videos to turn notifications on or off.
4. Or tap next to Live Videos and select any notification option.

How do I know who shared my post?

Go to the post in question, such as on a Facebook page or a friend’s account, then select Share. You’ll see a list of the people who have shared the post. Depending on the person’s privacy settings, you might not see everyone who has shared the post.

What are push notifications on Instagram?

Push notifications are message pop-ups or mobile alerts that usually come when someone whom you have friended/followed uploads or posts something. On Instagram, notifications are sent when. Someone mentions you in a comment. Someone likes or comments on one of your posts.

Can Instagram notify you when someone screenshots?

No, Instagram does not notice when you take a screenshot of a story. However, if you take a screenshot of a disappearing image on an Instagram chat, the other user will be notified.

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