How to create an "Add yours" story on Instagram

Get in on Instagram's new feature.
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Elena Cavender
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How to create an "Add yours" story on Instagram. Credit: Mashable / Vicky Leta

One of Instagram's latest features allows users to create public threads in Stories.

With the Add Yours feature you can create a photo prompt and other users can post their own photo Stories that add to the thread. If you're active on Instagram, you've probably seen countless "Add Yours" Stories. The feature has blown up and led to the proliferation of trends like "we'll plant 1 tree for every pet picture" and "show us your name in Urban Dictionary."

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We will walk you through how to create an "Add Yours" prompt.

How to create an "Add Yours" Story on Instagram:

  1. Open Instagram

  2. Tap on "Your Story" in the upper left hand corner

    Screenshot of Instagram with an arrow pointing to "Your Story."
    Tap on "Your Story" to begin the process of creating an "Add Yours." Credit: Screenshot: Instagram
  3. Take a photo or select a photo from your camera roll

  4. Select the square smiley face sticker icon in the upper right hand corner

    Screenshot of Instagram with an arrow pointing to the square smiley face sticker icon.
    Tap the smiley face icon. Credit: Screenshot: Instagram
  5. Select "Add Yours"

    Screenshot of Instagram with an arrow pointing to the square smiley face sticker icon.
    Tap "Add Yours." Credit: Screenshot: Instagram
  6. Write the prompt for your "Add Yours"

    Screenshot of the "Add Yours" function on Instagram.
    Write your prompt. Credit: Screenshot: Instagram
  7. Select done

  8. Post your Story by tapping "Your Story" in the bottom right hand corner

    Screenshot of Instagram with an arrow pointing to "Your Story"
    Tap "Your Story" to post your "Add Yours" Story. Credit: Screenshot: Instagram
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Elena Cavender

Elena is a tech reporter and the resident Gen Z expert at Mashable. She covers TikTok and digital trends. She recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in American History. Email her at [email protected] or follow her @ecaviar_.


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