Today, we\u2019re launching several new ways to help you better connect with your friends on Instagram. People have always come to Instagram to share what they\u2019re up to and where they are. Now, with reposts, the map, and the \u201cFriends\u201d tab in Reels, it\u2019s easier for you and your friends to stay in touch through the content you\u2019re enjoying on Instagram.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n With reposts, you can repost public reels and feed posts, making it easier for you to share your interests with your friends. Reposts will be recommended to your friends\u2019 and followers\u2019 feeds, and they\u2019ll also be in a separate tab on your profile, so you can always go back to revisit your reposts.<\/span><\/p>\n Reposts are credited to the original poster. If you\u2019re a creator, this means that if your content\u00a0 is reposted by someone else, it may be recommended to that person\u2019s followers, even if those people don\u2019t follow you. This gives creators an opportunity to reach even more people.<\/span><\/p>\n To repost a reel or post, tap the repost icon. You can also add a note to your repost by typing into the thought bubble that appears on screen and pressing save.<\/span><\/p>\n Stay up-to-date with friends with the Instagram map. You can opt in to sharing your last active location with friends you choose, and you can turn it off anytime. You can also open the map to see content your friends and favorite creators are posting from interesting or fun locations. No matter how you use the map, you and your friends have a new, lightweight way to connect with each other.<\/span><\/p>\n Location sharing is off unless you opt in. If you do share your location with friends, you have controls to customize this experience:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Regardless of whether you choose to share your location, you can use the map to explore location-based content. From checking out stories from friends who\u2019ve gone to a concert or finding a new place to hang out from a local creator\u2019s reel, there\u2019s content to help you and your friends connect with the world around you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Any content with a location tagged can show up on the map including:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nRepost Your Favorite Reels and Posts<\/h2>\n
Connect with Friends Using the Instagram Map<\/h2>\n
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