This article explains how to watch Instagram stories anonymously. The information applies to the Instagram app for iOS and Android, and to the Instagram website.

There are a few ways to view Instagram stories without the creator knowing. You have to follow a private account to view stories anonymously, so some of these methods will only work for public accounts.

Create another Instagram account and switch to it if you want to view stories anonymously. Make sure the account name doesn’t contain any identifying information. To switch Instagram accounts in the app, go to your profile, tap your account name, and choose the other account or Add Account.

Go to the user’s profile and enable Airplane Mode on your device before selecting a story to view. The process of enabling Airplane Mode on a computer is different from enabling Airplane Mode on Android or using Airplane Mode on an iPhone.