Leaving a private story on Instagram allows users to remove themselves from a shared story thread, giving them more control over their privacy and the content they are associated with. To leave a private story, users can follow these steps:
1. Open the Instagram app and tap on the “Stories” icon in the top-left corner. 2. Tap on the private story you want to leave. 3. Tap on the three dots in the bottom-right corner of the screen. 4. Select “Leave Story.” 5. Confirm your decision by tapping on “Leave Story” again.