How Do I Add Mentions in My Instagram Story?

Adding mentions in your Instagram story is a great way to tag friends, followers, or other accounts, notifying them that you've shared content related to them or that you want them to see it. Based on the information provided, the process involves typing the mention directly onto your story content.

Here is a straightforward guide on how to add mentions using this method:

## Steps to Add a Mention

Follow these steps after you have selected the photo or video you wish to post to your story:

1.  After you select a photo or video to share, **tap** [The reference indicates tapping an icon here, which enables the next step].
2.  **Type @** followed immediately by their username.
3.  As you type the username, Instagram will show you a list of matching accounts. **Select the person** you'd like to mention from this list.
4.  Tap **Done** once you have finished adding the mention and any other text or elements to your story.
5.  When you're ready to share your story, tap **Your story** in the bottom left corner of the screen.

By following these steps, the mentioned user will typically receive a notification that they have been mentioned in your story.

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Adding mentions helps increase engagement and visibility, connecting your story directly to the profile of the person or account you tag.