What Does CFS Mean On Instagram And What’s Its Usage

ByAsad Zaman
What Does CFS Mean On Instagram And What's Its Usage

CFS stands for  Close Friend Story, which was introduced 2018 to the application. It allows you to post a story for your “close friends only” on Instagram.
CFS refers to a feature on Instagram that allows users to share posts exclusively with a select group of followers designated as “close friends.” When you post a story to your close friend’s list, only those individuals you’ve added to this exclusive circle can view it, offering a more intimate and private sharing experience.

How to create a CFS List on Instagram on mobile?

Now after knowing the meaning and importance I will guide you how you can set up this feature on intsa app.

  • Open Instagram and tap on your profile in the bottom corner. 
  • Now tap on the three horizontal lines.
  • A pop-up will appear from which you must choose “Close Friends.”
  • You can also search that friend username for selecting.
  • To save the changes, press “Done.”
setup close friend story on instagram
Click on three dots and select close friends

How to create a CFS List on Instagram on Desktop?

  • Open Instagram in browser.
  • Tap on more at bottom corner.
  • Then click on Settings
  • Scroll down and select Close friends
  • Select your close friends and click on “done”.
setup cfs of instagram on desktop

How To Know If You Are Added In Someone’s Close Friend Story?

If you are curious that who have added in close friend story (CFS) list so its very easy to find out.

Typically, when someone shares a story, their profile picture gets a colorful ring around it. However, if you see a green ring, it means they’ve shared a story just with their close friends.

This green ring indicates that they’ve added you to their private story. To confirm, click on the story, and you’ll notice a green rectangle at the top labeled “CLOSE FRIENDS.”

normal story ring color vs cfs on instagram
normal story ring color vs cfs on Instagram

How to Share Your CFS on Instagram?

Now that you have your list, you might be eager to see how it functions. I’ll guide you on how to share a story with your close friends.

  • Tap on your profile picture 
  • Select a picture of your choice
  • Instead of tapping “Your Story,” click “Close Friends” in the bottom left corner. 

Only your close friends can see your story without other followers knowing it. 

How to add or edit Close Friends on Instagram?

There are two ways to do it if you have already added friends in CFS list you just need to go again to close fiends and unselect people that you or select people that you want to add.

The second way while share the insta story you can edit friends there so below is the step by step process

  • Tap on your story icon.
  • Select your picture
  • Select close friends option and upload the story
  • Click on the green rectangle and edit your list
  • Add the username of the friends you want to add
  • Tap done

why we use close friend story on Instagram

Using the “Close Friends” feature on Instagram allows users to share stories with a select group of people, ensuring more privacy and control over who sees their content.

This feature is perfect for sharing personal moments, updates, or inside jokes that you only want your closest friends to see. It helps create a more intimate and trusted environment, where users can be themselves without worrying about a larger audience.

Additionally, it fosters stronger connections by letting users share specific content with those who matter most. Overall, it’s a way to make social media interactions more personal and meaningful.

Conclusion

In this guide I have explained what CFS stands for close friend story where you can easily share stories of daily life with close friends which is very great for privacy.

I have also share screenshot how you can easily setup this and and share my knowledge how its beneficial and what point you need to consider while applying this.

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