How to enable live video notifications on Instagram

If you want to know how to enable live video notification on Instagram, then there are two different methods, depending on which version of Instagram you see. It's super straightforward and will take less than 10 seconds to enable and we'll cover both methods below.

Method 1 - if you see the 'Share' icon in the top-right of a profile page

If you see the paper aeroplane button in the top-right corner of the Instagram profile page you want to enable live video notifications for, then this this video is for you. We've also included step-by-step instructions below

Method 1 - Step by step

Step 1 - Click on the 3 dots

Simply click the three dots to the right of the paper aeroplane button, to open up the menu.
Step 2 - Click on notifications

Click on the menu option title 'Notifications', to open the notifications options menu.
Step 3 - Click 'Live Videos'

Click on the menu option 'Live videos', to open the Live Video notification preferences.
Step 4 - Click 'Get all notifications'

Click 'Get all notifications' to make sure you never miss another live!

Method 2 - if you see the 'Bell' icon in the top-right of a profile page

If you see the bell icon in the top-right corner of an Instagram profile page, then it's even easier to enable live video notifications for Instagram. Watch this video, or follow our 3 step instructions below.

Method 2 - Step by step

Step 1 - Click on the bell icon

Simply click the bell icon, to open up the menu.
Step 2 - Click 'Live Videos'

Click on the menu option 'Live videos', to open the Live Video notification preferences.
Step 3 - Click 'Get all notifications'

Click 'Get all notifications' to make sure you never miss another live!

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