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<p>Instagram announced it is expanding Gifts on its service to more creators across the US, offering a way for creators to begin earning money on reels from their audience.</p>
<p>The company began testing <a href="https://about.fb.com/news/2022/11/new-creators-tools-facebook-and-instagram/">gifts on Instagram</a> in November, which let followers show their appreciation through direct monetary support.</p>
<p>You can receive gifts from supporters who purchase them directly within the Instagram app using <a href="https://help.instagram.com/738469380549477?helpref=faq_content">Stars</a>. These themed virtual gifts let people creatively express their appreciation for you, which can result in earning money.</p>
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<div class="x14vqqas x11i5rnm xod5an3 x1mh8g0r"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lkfr7t x1lbecb7 xo1l8bm xzsf02u">Viewers will purchase stars and use them to send you gifts on Instagram. Instagram will then provide you with a revenue share from your reels that received gifts on a monthly basis equal to $.01 USD for every star received from fans.</span></div>

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