Some Facebook clients have recently saw that they would now be able to watch their Instagram stories directly from within the fundamental social network application. Facebook has since quite a while ago permitted (and energized) cross-posting of Instagram stories on Facebook to help gather speed for its own version of the format — however a new test brings Instagram stories directly into Facebook for direct viewing.

You’ll realize whether you’re taking a gander at a Facebook or Instagram story dependent on what color encloses the profile photograph; Facebook stories have blue circles, and Instagram’s have a similar pink/orange hues of the application icon.

Facebook is in effect exceptionally certain that nothing about who can see your stories is changing; just your Instagram followers who’ve connected their Facebook account — and who would already be able to see your stories — will see the new alternative within Facebook. Furthermore, that being said, they must pick into the setting. “People on Facebook who don’t follow you on Instagram can’t see your story,” a screenshot about the feature says.

Matt Navarra affirmed with a Facebook representative this is a “limited test,” and that the organization will listen feedback. The representative noticed that the feature “respects all existing privacy settings” and said Instagram clients have the alternative to keep their stories off of Facebook altogether if they wish.

The move is one more step in Facebook’s push to unite its foundation. A month ago, Facebook started blending Facebook Messenger and Instagram visit; WhatsApp will inevitably additionally turn out to be important for this brought together chat experience.