How do you create an Instagram Highlight?

Creating an Instagram Highlight is a great way to showcase your favorite Stories and keep them accessible on your profile for an extended period. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create an Instagram Highlight:

### Method 1: Using an Existing Story:

1. **Open Instagram**: Launch the Instagram app on your mobile device.

2. **Access Your Story Archive**: Tap on your profile picture at the bottom right corner of the screen to go to your profile. If you have an existing Story that you want to add to a Highlight, swipe up on your profile picture to access your Story archive.

3. **Select Story to Highlight**: Scroll through your Story archive and find the Story that you want to add to a Highlight. Tap and hold on the Story to select it.

4. **Tap on "Highlight"**: After selecting the Story, tap on the "Highlight" button at the bottom of the screen (it looks like a heart with a plus icon). This will open a window where you can create a new Highlight or add the selected Story to an existing Highlight.

5. **Create New Highlight or Add to Existing**: If you want to create a new Highlight, tap on the "New" button and enter a name for your Highlight. If you want to add the Story to an existing Highlight, tap on the Highlight you want to add it to.

6. **Customize Cover**: After selecting the Highlight, you can customize the cover image by tapping on "Edit Cover." Choose a cover image from the selected Story or upload a custom image from your camera roll.

7. **Tap on "Done"**: Once you've customized the cover image, tap on "Done" to add the Story to the Highlight.

### Method 2: Creating a New Highlight from Scratch:

1. **Open Instagram**: Launch the Instagram app on your mobile device.

2. **Go to Your Profile**: Tap on your profile picture at the bottom right corner of the screen to go to your profile.

3. **Tap on the "+" Icon**: On your profile, tap on the "+" icon in the "Highlights" section below your bio.

4. **Select Stories to Add**: Tap on the Stories that you want to add to the Highlight. You can select multiple Stories by tapping on each one.

5. **Tap on "Next"**: After selecting the Stories, tap on "Next" at the bottom right corner of the screen.

6. **Name Your Highlight**: Enter a name for your Highlight in the text field provided. This will be the title that appears on your profile.

7. **Customize Cover**: You can customize the cover image for your Highlight by tapping on "Edit Cover." Choose a cover image from the selected Stories or upload a custom image from your camera roll.

8. **Tap on "Add" or "Done"**: Once you've customized the cover image, tap on "Add" or "Done" to create the Highlight and add it to your profile.

### Conclusion:
Creating an Instagram Highlight is a straightforward process that allows you to curate and showcase your favorite Stories on your profile. Whether you're highlighting important moments, sharing tips and tutorials, or promoting products and services, Highlights provide a way to keep your best content accessible to your audience for longer periods.