How To View Stories From Private Instagram Account?

Elena_Richards
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:25:46 +0000

There is no legitimate or safe way to view Instagram stories from a private account without the account owner accepting your follow request.

Key points:

No tool, app, or website can bypass Instagram’s privacy settings for private accounts without violating terms of service or engaging in illegal activity.

“Private Instagram viewer” tools are scams, often trying to steal your data or infect your device with malware.

Social engineering (getting someone else to let you see via their account) is also unethical and can get accounts banned.

Bottom line: If you want to see stories from a private account, the only secure and legal method is to send a follow request and wait for approval. Don’t trust third-party tools or websites claiming otherwise.