Key takeaways:
- You can’t turn off all Instagram Story notifications at once, but you can disable them for specific accounts
- To mute Story notifications for a user, go to their profile, tap the bell icon, and toggle off “Stories”
- You can also turn off “First Posts and Stories” notifications for all accounts in your Instagram settings
- Muting Story notifications can help reduce distractions and manage your time on the app
Instagram Stories are a popular way to share quick updates, but the constant notifications can be distracting, especially from accounts that post frequently. While you can’t disable all Story notifications in one go, you can turn them off for specific users. Here’s how to take control of your Instagram experience and mute Story alerts from individual accounts.
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Muting Story Notifications for a Specific User
If you want to stop receiving notifications whenever a particular user posts a new Story, follow these steps:
- Open the Instagram app and navigate to the user’s profile
- Tap the bell icon in the top right corner of their profile
- In the dropdown menu, toggle off the switch next to “Stories”
That’s it! You will no longer receive push notifications when that user adds to their Story. However, their Stories will still appear in your feed when you open the app.
Turning Off “First Posts and Stories” Notifications
Instagram also sends notifications when someone you follow posts a Story for the first time in a while. To disable these “First Posts and Stories” alerts for all accounts:
- Go to your Instagram profile and tap the three lines in the top right corner
- Select “Settings” from the menu
- Tap “Notifications”
- Choose “Posts, Stories and Comments”
- Scroll down and toggle off “First Posts and Stories”
This setting applies to all accounts you follow, so you won’t get notified about anyone’s first Story in a while.
Why Mute Story Notifications?
There are several reasons why you might want to mute Story notifications:
- Reduce distractions: Constant notifications can break your focus, especially if you’re trying to work or study
- Manage your time: Muting alerts from prolific posters can help you spend less time on the app
- Curate your experience: You may not be interested in every user’s Stories, even if you follow their main posts
Remember, muting Story notifications doesn’t mean unfollowing the account or missing out on their content altogether. You can still view their Stories by tapping on their profile picture when you open Instagram.
FAQs
Can I mute Story notifications for multiple users at once?
No, you need to mute Story notifications for each user individually by going to their profile and adjusting the settings.
Will the user know I muted their Story notifications?
No, Instagram does not notify users when someone mutes their Story notifications.
Can I mute Story notifications on desktop?
Currently, you can only mute Story notifications using the Instagram mobile app on Android or iOS.
Will I still see the user’s Stories in my feed?
Yes, muting Story notifications only stops the push alerts. The user’s Stories will still appear at the top of your feed when you open the Instagram app.
Muting Instagram Story notifications is a simple way to customize your experience on the app. By turning off alerts from specific accounts or “First Posts and Stories” notifications, you can reduce distractions, better manage your time, and engage with the content you care about most.
