Go to Profile: Tap your profile picture on the top left to access your Instagram profile.
Settings: Tap the three horizontal lines, then go to Settings at the bottom of the screen.
Privacy: Select Privacy, then Story, to manage your story settings.
Hide Story From: Choose Hide Story From to customize who can view your stories.
Select People: Pick specific followers, excluding strangers, from whom you want to hide your stories.
Save Changes: Confirm your choices and save changes to implement the updated privacy settings.
Done: Exit settings your Instagram stories are now hidden from selected individuals, ensuring privacy.