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Today, we\u2019re introducing Instants, a new way to share photos in the moment with your Close Friends or mutual followers with just a tap. Photos you share on Instants disappear after they\u2019ve been viewed and can\u2019t be viewed after 24 hours. You also can\u2019t edit your instants before sharing, so you can share authentic moments as they\u2019re happening.<\/span><\/p>\n

How It Works<\/h2>\n

You can capture an instant by tapping the mini pile of photos at the bottom right corner of your Instagram inbox or by opening the Instants app. From there, snap a photo in real time \u2014 no uploads from your phone\u2019s photo gallery. You can also add a caption to your photo, but can\u2019t make any further edits to it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Next, choose who you want to share your Instant with \u2014 your Close Friends or followers that you follow back. Recipients can react with emojis, reply, and send instants back to you. The instants you share will show up as a pile of photos in your friends\u2019 inboxes and disappear once they\u2019re viewed.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Instants app, rolling out in select countries on iOS and Android, gives you immediate access to the Instants camera \u2014 just log in with your Instagram account to get started. Instants work the same across both apps, meaning instants shared via the app will reach your friends seeing them on Instagram, too.<\/span><\/p>\n

Features to Make Sharing With Friends Simple<\/h2>\n