The option to save Instagram posts to view later had been missing an important thing for quite some time —the ability to keep the saved posts organized! Better late than never, the social networking app has just added a new feature called “Collections” to let you create a collection for saved Instagram posts on your iPhone.
You can organize your saved Instagram posts into the private collection to instantly access some of the cool stories. Moreover, your followers won’t be able to view your collection. Read on to find more…
How to Organize Saved Instagram Posts in Private Collections on iPhone
Step #1. Launch Instagram on your iOS device.
Step #2. Now, tap on the profile tab at the bottom right corner → Next, tap on the bookmark icon to go to the saved posts section.
Step #3. Next up, you need to tap on the “+” button at the top right corner.
Step #4. Now, enter the name for the collection. Then, tap on Next.
Step #5. Select saved posts you want to add to the collection → Finally, tap on Done.
Add Posts to your Collection/Create New Collection while Saving a Post
While viewing any post, simply tap and hold on the bookmark icon at the bottom right. Now, you would be asked to either include the post in your existing collection or create a new collection. Add the post to your existing collection or tap on “+”, enter a name and then tap on Done to create a new collection.
How to View Collections in Instagram on iPhone
It’s easy to access all those saved posts included in a special collection.
Step #1. Open Instagram on your iOS device → Tap on profile tab → Tap on the bookmark icon.
Step #2. Next, tap on Collections at the top.
How to Add Photos to Existing Collection in Instagram
Step #1. Open Instagram on your iOS device → Tap on profile tab → Tap on the bookmark icon.
Step #2. Tap on Collections.
Step #3. Tap on particular collection.
Step #4. Tap on three tiny dots.
Step #5. Tap on Add to Collection.
Step #6. Select Photos and Tap on Done.
How to Remove Photos from Collection in Instagram
Step #1. Open Instagram on your iOS device → Tap on profile tab → Tap on the bookmark icon.
Step #2. Tap on Collections.
Step #3. Tap on particular collection.
Step #4. Tap on any photo.
Step #5. Tap on Bookmark button.
Step #6. Tap on Remove from Collection.
How to Edit/Delete Collections in Instagram on iPhone
Step #1. Open Instagram on your iOS device → Tap on profile tab → Tap on the bookmark icon.
Step #2. Next, tap on Collections at the top.
Step #3. Tap on one of the collections.
Step #4. Tap on 3 horizontal tiny dots.
Step #5. Tap on Edit Collections.
If you wish to rename collection’s name, tap on the name and type a new name.
If you wish to delete collections, tap on Delete Collection tap on Delete in Popup to confirm.
Signing Off
Collections is a well-timed feature as it allows you to keep your saved stories organized. The obvious advantage of it is that you can easily access those saved posts. As only you can view those posts, there is no need to worry about privacy.
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