Sometimes Instagram stories freeze on a single frame or don’t appear at all, instead showing a spinning circle. Here’s why that happens and how to get back to watching your stories.

If Instagram Stories aren’t working, it’s usually not because of anything you’ve done. You may even get notifications that people you follow are posting Stories, so it’s clear that Stories are working for someone. Here are a few reasons why you might not be able to see them:

If you keep seeing a spinning circle instead of Instagram Stories, you can try these steps to fix it.

Check your internet connection. Stories require a strong and stable internet connection.