Instagram New Feature "Exclusive Sharing with Close Friends"

Red Section Separator By TECHGENYZ / NOV 15, 2023

Meta-owned platform Instagram allows users to share Reels and posts exclusively with Close Friends.

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Instagram introduced a tool to customize feed visibility on Tuesday.

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Close Friends, denoted by a green star icon, is a popular feature for a more private sharing experience.

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Users can selectively create a protected space within their Instagram followers, sharing Stories and Notes.

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The update expands the content that can be exclusively shared with Close Friends.

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This feature has the potential to serve as a more private outlet, similar to the concept of "finstas."

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