Maybe there was a glitch or error in the settings. Sometimes these things happen and don't work as intended.
It could be that your privacy settings didn't save properly. Or, it's possible that there's a bug in the platform that's allowing unauthorized access. Check if you followed all the steps correctly to set it to 'friends only'.
It's hard to say exactly. Maybe some people were already viewing it before you changed the settings and they still have access. Or, there could be a technical issue on the platform's end that's overriding your privacy preferences. You might want to contact the platform's support to figure it out.
Maybe your friend has set their story to private and only allowed certain people to view it.
Maybe your sharing settings are set that way by mistake. Check your privacy settings and see if you can change them.
One option is to create a group chat and post your story there for your friends to see. Also, you could use specific apps or platforms that have a feature for sharing stories with selected friends easily.
The way to view your friends' posts in your story is to navigate to the relevant part of the app or platform. It might be labeled as 'Friends' Posts' or something similar. Sometimes, you might need to refresh the page to see the latest posts.
You can usually find the settings option within the story feature. Look for something like 'privacy settings' or 'visibility options' and then select the option to make it visible to all or remove the 'close friends only' restriction.
To view your friends' ig story, you need to have an Instagram account and be their follower. Sometimes, there could be a delay in the story showing up. If that's the case, close the app and reopen it. Also, check your settings to ensure that story viewing is enabled for all your followers.
Yes, some social media platforms provide features that allow you to see if non-friends have viewed your story.
Probably to maintain the spontaneity and freshness of the shared moments. It prevents people from re-watching and over-analyzing, keeping it more like real-life interactions. Also, it might encourage users to share more unique and timely content knowing it won't be replayed repeatedly.
You could post it on public platforms like social media or story-sharing websites. That way, anyone can come across and view it.
Perhaps your friend's device is having trouble loading the story. Or, it's possible that your friend has accidentally blocked or muted your updates.