How to Mass Add Instagram Close Friends
Want to boost your Story views and engagement? Learn two powerful methods to easily add followers to your Close Friends list.
Add up to 7,500 followers to your Close Friends
The fastest and easiest method for accounts with fewer than 7,500 followers. Fully automated process with just a few clicks.
Step 1: Install the CloseFox(IG Mass Close Friends) Extension
- Open IG Mass Close Friends Extension Page on Chrome web store
- Click "Add to Chrome" button
- Click "Add Extension" in the popup
- Look for our extension icon in the top-right corner
Step 2: Export All Follower List
First, you'll need to export your follower User IDs:
- Install our IG Follower Exporter extension
- Click the extension, enter your Instagram username and select "Export Followers"
- Wait for the export to complete - you'll get a CSV file with all follower User IDs
Step 3: Configure the Mass Close Friends Task Bot
Now let's set up the automation:
- Click the IG Mass Close Friends extension icon
- Click "Go to Bots" and click the "Add a bot" button
- Select "Add Friends" option
- Click "Import from CSV" and select your exported csv file
- Configure the settings:
- Batch Size: 50-100 recommended (smaller = safer)
- Interval: 3-5 seconds (longer = safer)
- Optional: Set pause intervals (e.g., pause 15 minutes after every 500 adds)
⚠️ Note: Proper intervals help reduce account risks
Step 4: Start Add Close Friends and Monitor
Ready to start:
- Double-check all settings
- Click "Start" button on the bot
- Keep the Instagram website window open
- Monitor progress and success rate
🚫 If you get a 400 error, you've hit the 7,500 limit. you can still add more on Instagram app.
Add all followers into your Close Friends (Unlimited)
Need to add more than 7,500 Close Friends? This method helps you break the limit through mobile automation.
How it works:
Unlike the web API method, this approach uses real mobile devices running the Instagram app to add Close Friends. By simulating natural human tapping behavior through automation:
- Bypasses the 7,500 user limitation of web API
- More stable and natural from Instagram's perspective
- Higher success rate for large-scale operations
- Mimics real mobile user behavior patterns
⚠️ Disclaimer: Fanzella is a third-party tool, not our product. Use it at your own risk.
Step 1: Export Follower User IDs
First, export your follower User IDs:
- Install our IG Follower Exporter extension
- Click the extension, enter your Instagram username and select "Export Followers"
- Wait for the export to complete - you'll get a CSV file with all follower User IDs
Step 2: Register Fanzella Account
- Visit Fanzella.com to create an account
- Choose a plan with Close Friends feature (paid version required)
- Use discount code "CLOSEFIRENDS" for 10% off
💡 Tip: Start with a shorter subscription period to test the service
Step 3: Configure Fanzella Close Friends
3.1 Connect Instagram Account
- Connect your Instagram account in the Fanzella app
- Verify your connection is successful
3.2 Configure Targeting
- Navigate to "Reactions Pro" section
- In targeting settings:
- Select "User IDs" option
- Click "Insert ID"
- Import your exported user IDs
3.3 Close Friends Configuration
- Configure Close Friends settings:
- Enable Close Friends feature
- Set Bulk Add to 25 users
- Set Delay to 1 minute
- Enable "Use Custom IDs list"
3.4 Optional Settings
- Enable "Automatically invite new followers" for automatic adding
- Enable "Infinite invite mode" for continuous monitoring
Step 4: Save and Stats
- Click "Save" button
- Monitor progress
⏱️ Time Expectation:
- 50,000 followers ≈ 2 days to complete
- Run during off-peak hours for better results
⚠️ Important: These limits are carefully set to avoid detection
Ready to Grow Your Instagram Engagement?
Start adding Close Friends in bulk today and see your Story views skyrocket!
🛡️ Safety Guidelines
Essential safety tips to protect your Instagram account while using automation tools.
Start Small
Begin with 20-30 profiles to test account sensitivity before scaling up
Set Daily Limits
Maintain reasonable daily limits to avoid triggering Instagram's automated systems
Monitor Closely
Watch for any warning signs and immediately pause if you notice login verifications or restrictions
One click to mass add thousands of users as your close friends. 10x Growth in Reach
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