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Caught in the Act? How to Tell if Someone Screenshots Your Instagram Story

Ah, Instagram Stories – fleeting glimpses into our daily lives. But what happens when those glimpses get... preserved? The burning question: can you see who screenshots your Instagram story?

Unfortunately, the answer is mostly no. Instagram *doesn't* notify you when someone takes a screenshot of your regular story content (photos or videos). You won't receive a notification saying "@username took a screenshot!" for those.

However, there's a *small* exception! If you send disappearing photos or videos via Direct Messages (DMs), you *will* receive a notification if the recipient screenshots or replays them. It's a one-time notification per screenshot or replay.

So, for regular stories, you're operating on trust. While you can't directly see who's capturing your content, be mindful of what you share, as it can potentially be saved and shared elsewhere. Focus on creating engaging content and remember that the ephemeral nature of stories is part of their charm!

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