How to Build a Close Friends List For a Live Stream
Unlike many of Instagram’s features, you can’t just start a Close Friends Livestream without some preparation.
To share a live stream with your Close Friends, you first need to create a Close Friends list. Here’s how:
1. Go to your Instagram profile.
2. Open the menu by clicking on the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.
3. Scroll down and find “Close Friends.”
4. Add the accounts you want to include in your Close Friends list, then click “Done.”
5. Once you’ve finished making your Close Friends list, you can start your live stream.
Starting a Live Stream with Close Friends
A Close Friends Livestream is like a regular Livestream, but it’s just for a small group.
To start one, do this:
1. Go to the “Live” screen.
2. Choose “Close Friends.”
You’ll see a ‘Close Friends’ label at the bottom to make sure you’re sharing with the right people. Now, give your live stream a title and click ‘Go Live.’
Everyone on your Close Friends list will get a notice that you’re live. They can watch and chat with you.
If it’s personal, just tell your friends. If it’s for business or special customers, tell them in advance and set a time.
What Happens After a Close Friends LiveStream?
When your live stream is over and you’ve clicked ‘End,’ you can check the stats about your stream. You can also see some of the comments you might have missed.
For business accounts, it’s important to say thank you to those who watched and interacted with your live content. This sets a good example for future posts.