How To Repost Instagram Story: A Step‑by‑Step Guide
Instagram Stories are a fast‑moving way to share moments, promotions, and behind‑the‑scenes content. Whether you’re a brand looking to amplify user‑generated content or a casual user who wants to share a friend’s highlight, knowing how to repost an Instagram Story can boost engagement and keep your feed fresh. This guide walks you through the safest, most effective methods—without violating Instagram’s policies.
Why Repost Instagram Stories?
- Increase reach: Sharing a story from another account exposes your audience to fresh content and can attract new followers.
- Build community: Reposting user‑generated stories shows appreciation and encourages more fans to tag you.
- Showcase events: Live events, product launches, or collaborations become easier to highlight when you can quickly reshare relevant stories.
Methods to Repost an Instagram Story
1. Use Instagram’s Built‑In “Add to Your Story” Feature
Instagram now lets you directly share a public story to your own story, provided the original creator has allowed resharing.
- Open the story you want to repost.
- Tap the three‑dot menu (⋯) in the lower‑right corner.
- Select “Add post to your story.” The story appears as a sticker on a new story draft.
- Customize with text, stickers, or tags, then hit “Your Story.”
This method preserves the original creator’s username and adds a “@username” tag automatically, ensuring proper credit.
2. Repost with Third‑Party Apps
If the original creator hasn’t enabled resharing, you can use reputable third‑party apps that download stories and allow you to re‑upload them. Popular options include StorySaver, Repost for Instagram, and InstaSave. Follow these steps:
- Download a trusted repost app from the App Store or Google Play. For a reliable device, consider the cheapest iPhone or the cheapest Android options.
- Log in with your Instagram credentials (most apps use a secure token, not your password).
- Search for the user’s profile and select the story you wish to save.
- Tap “Download” or “Save” within the app.
- Open Instagram, start a new story, and upload the saved video or photo.
- Manually add a mention (e.g., @username) and any relevant hashtags.
