The capability to add friends to your Live Stream videos on Instagram was initially tested in August and is now available for all users. According to Instagram:
Experience the thrill on Instagram as you seamlessly add friends to your Live Stream videos.
Simply tap on the new icon at the bottom corner of the screen, then press Add to invite viewers to your live stream. If they join, your screen will split, and your friends' window will appear just below.
You can remove and add participants at any time. Those who accept your invitation can leave the live stream whenever they want. Additionally, users can add live stream videos to Stories or choose to Discard them.
In the help section, Instagram also notes that both your followers and your friends' followers can watch the Live Stream video.
Here's how to use the Go live with a friend feature, allowing friends to join your Live Stream video:
Step 1: Tap the camera icon at the top left corner of the screen or anywhere on the Feed, swipe right.
Step 2: Tap Live at the bottom of the screen, then press Start Live Video to begin live streaming on Instagram.
Step 3: Tap the smiley face icon.
Step 4: Search for the username you want to invite to join the live video.
Step 5: If the user accepts the invitation, the screen will split into two, and you will see them. If they decline, you will be notified.
Step 6: You can remove invited users at any time by tapping the x icon at the top right corner of their small screen.
Instagram allows you to add friends to your Live Stream videos with the Go live with a friend feature, available on Instagram version 20. Readers can download the latest version of Instagram here
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Enabling the addition of friends to Live Stream videos on Instagram provides users with a new and exciting way to connect with friends. If you haven't tried this app yet, sign up for Instagram now and experience it. The steps for signing up on Instagram are simple and won't take much of your time.
