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

  1. Open IG Mass Close Friends Extension Page on Chrome web store
  2. Click "Add to Chrome" button
  3. Click "Add Extension" in the popup
  4. Look for our extension icon in the top-right corner
Install IG Mass Close Friends Extension

Step 2: Export All Follower List

First, you'll need to export your follower User IDs:

  1. Install our IG Follower Exporter extension
  2. Click the extension, enter your Instagram username and select "Export Followers"
  3. Wait for the export to complete - you'll get a CSV file with all follower User IDs
Export Followers

Step 3: Configure the Mass Close Friends Task Bot

Now let's set up the automation:

  1. Click the IG Mass Close Friends extension icon
  2. Click "Go to Bots" and click the "Add a bot" button
  3. Select "Add Friends" option
  4. Click "Import from CSV" and select your exported csv file
  5. 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

IG Mass Close Friend Bot Config

Step 4: Start Add Close Friends and Monitor

Ready to start:

  1. Double-check all settings
  2. Click
    "Start" button on the bot
  3. Keep the Instagram website window open
  4. 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:

  1. Install our IG Follower Exporter extension
  2. Click the extension, enter your Instagram username and select "Export Followers"
  3. Wait for the export to complete - you'll get a CSV file with all follower User IDs

Step 2: Register Fanzella Account

  1. Visit Fanzella.com to create an account
  2. Choose a plan with Close Friends feature (paid version required)
  3. 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

  1. Connect your Instagram account in the Fanzella app
  2. Verify your connection is successful
Fanzella Add Instagram Account

3.2 Configure Targeting

  1. Navigate to "Reactions Pro" section
  2. In targeting settings:
    • Select "User IDs" option
    • Click "Insert ID"
    • Import your exported user IDs
Fanzella Import User IDs

3.3 Close Friends Configuration

  1. Configure Close Friends settings:
    • Enable Close Friends feature
    • Set Bulk Add to 25 users
    • Set Delay to 1 minute
    • Enable "Use Custom IDs list"
Fanzella Close Friend Settings

3.4 Optional Settings

  • Enable "Automatically invite new followers" for automatic adding
  • Enable "Infinite invite mode" for continuous monitoring
Fanzella Auto Add New Followers

Step 4: Save and Stats

  1. Click "Save" button
  2. Monitor progress
Fanzella Reaction Stats

⏱️ 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

Use Quality Proxies

Use 4G mobile proxies matching your account's location

Get Recommended Proxies

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

Remember: Account safety is paramount. It's better to proceed slowly than risk account restrictions.

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