Open Instagram and log in to your account
Tap a profile picture with a colored ring at the top of the feed
View stories from the Stories row on the home screen
Swipe left or right to move between stories
Tap the left side of the screen to go back
Tap the right side of the screen to skip ahead
Swipe down or tap the X to exit stories
If the story is private, make sure you follow the account
If the story is hidden from you, you will not be able to see it