Can you tag someone in an Instagram Story if they don't follow you?

Yes, you can tag someone in an Instagram Story even if they don't follow you. However, there are a few things to keep in mind:

1. **Privacy settings:** If your account is public, you can tag anyone in your Instagram Story, whether they follow you or not. However, if your account is private, the person you want to tag won't receive a notification unless they follow you back. They also won't be able to view the story unless they follow you.

2. **Visibility:** Even if you tag someone who doesn't follow you, they will be able to see the tag if they view your story directly. However, the story won't appear in their regular Instagram feed, and they won't receive a notification about the tag unless they follow you.

So, while you can technically tag someone who doesn't follow you in your Instagram Story, the visibility of the tag and story depends on your account's privacy settings and whether or not the person follows you back.