An Easy Guide on How to Repost a Story on Instagram

Updated on September 11, 2024

Whenever someone tags you in their Instagram story, you can reply by reposing the story on your feed. Reposting stories is a great way to increase engagement in your account. But many users still don’t know how to repost a story on Instagram. 

There is no rocket science involved in reposting a story. Read on and learn how to repost stories on Instagram, along with some top-notch ideas to increase engagement on your stories.

How to Repost an Instagram Story You’re Tagged In? 

Instagram has a simple interface that allows you to easily repost an Instagram story in which you are tagged. The steps for the same are given below:

  1. Open the Instagram app and go to Messages by swiping left on the homepage.
    Open Instagram and go to Messages
  1. From the available chats, open the chat of the person who has tagged you in their story. Tap on the “Add to your story” option.
    Tap on Add to your story
  1. The story is now ready to be reposted on your site. Just hit the arrow icon or Your Story button.
    Select Your story or Arrow icon

Additionally, you can directly open the story of the person who has tagged you and tap on the Add to Your Story button visible at the bottom in the blue bar.

Instagram also allows you to edit the close friends list here to share the story with the selected friends.

NOTES

If the user’s account is private and he/she has tagged you in their story, ask them to enable ‘Allow others to share your stories if you mention them’ option from the Settings.

How to Repost Someone’s Instagram Story When You’re Not Tagged?

Something you should know is that you can only repost the stories that you have been tagged in. If you want to reshare a story on your profile that you have not been tagged in, take a screenshot or screen record the post, and then share it normally with your story. Apart from this, you can use several third-party apps or sites to download the story and then share it on your story. 

Here is how to share someone’s story with your story on Instagram when you are not tagged:

  1. Open the Instagram app, visit the story that you want to reshare, and tap on the share icon given in the bottom left corner of the page.
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  2. Then, select the Copy Link option.
    Tap Copy link
  1. After that, open a reliable third-party app or site on your phone. We are using iGram for illustration purposes.
    Visit third-party site or app
  1. Paste the copied link in the relevant field and select the Download button. You can also use the profile link to view and download all the currently available stories.
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  2. Again, visit Instagram and tap on Your Story from the story bar or the plus icon from the bottom menu.
    Select Your Story option
  1. Next, tap the Gallery icon from the bottom left corner of the page.
    Tap on the Gallery icon
  1. Then, select the downloaded item.
    Select the downloaded video
  1. At last, share it by tapping on the arrow icon or Your Stories button.
    Hit the Your Stories or Arrow icon

You can edit the story using various Instagram tools and then watch it from your Instagram account’s story section.

Do you know?

If the creator has allowed it, then you can also download the reel directly from Instagram on your device and then repost it.

How to Repost a Feed Post on Your Instagram Story?

If you want to repost someone’s reel or photo on your story, this can be done without permission. The process for it is similar to sharing your post with your story. Here’s how you can do it:

  1. In the Instagram app, open the post that you want to reshare with your story and tap on the share icon given below the post.
    Visit the post and tap the share icon
  1. Now, hit the Add to Story option from the bottom.
    Select the Add to Story option
  1. The post is now ready to be reposted. Either click on the arrow icon or select the Your Stories button.
    Select Your Stories or Arrow icon

Maximize Engagement in Your Story

If you want to increase engagement on your account, you have to deliver something valuable to the viewers. Reposting a story is not enough; you need to add your flavor to make it more interesting and appealing. Here are some tips that can help you engage your audience with your story and increase your likes and followers:

Add Targeted Hashtags

Adding hashtags to your story attracts viewers to your niche and enhances their engagement. You can either add them in the text form or use a hashtag sticker.

Use Instagram Tools

Text tool of Instagram

You can use various tools to make your reposted story unique and attractive by using different features like stickers, GIFs, text, effects, polls, quizzes, timers, music, and so on.

Credit the Story Creator

Never forget to add mentions to the account whose story or post you are resharing. Instagram automatically tags the account if you’re reposting a post or a tagged story. But it is required to be done manually if you have downloaded the story and then shared it on your story.

Create Highlights of Your Story

Instagram Highlights

Highlights allow you to keep the stories on your profile for longer than the standard 24 hours and group them. You can add a story to your highlights simply by tapping on the three vertical dots icon on the story > Select Highlight > Add to an old highlight or create a new one. This story will now appear in the selected highlight on your profile. 

Additionally, you should use high-quality content that your viewers want to see, amplify collaborations, and diversify the content.

Let’s Wrap Up!

We discussed how to repost a story on Instagram, whether you’re tagged or not. By reposting the stories, you can boost engagement on your account, make the followers feel valuable, and enrich your profile. In case of any trouble, you can contact the Instagram Help Center.

So, now that you know how to repost on Instagram, follow Instagram trends and show your creativity to the world!

Frequently Asked Questions
Why can’t I repost a story on Instagram?

It is possible when you’re not tagged in the post or the user has disabled the reshare option from his/her story.

How do you repost a story on Instagram that you’re not tagged in?

To repost a story on Instagram in which you’re not tagged, take a screenshot of the story or download the story using the third-party app/site and then share it normally.

How do you tag someone in a story that’s already posted?

To tag someone in an already posted story:

  1. Open the story and select the three dots from the right bottom corner.
  2. Now, select the Add Mentions option from the list. 
  3. Finally, search and add the accounts you want to tag and tap on Add. 
How can I repost an Instagram story to my feed?

To repost a current or previous story to your post, follow these steps: 

  1. Open the story from the story bar or from the Archive section (if it was previously posted).
  2. Select the three-dots icon and tap on ‘Share as post’.
How can I repost a story I’m tagged in shared by a private account?

To repost the story of a private account you’re tagged in:

  • Ask the person to visit the Profile section.
  • Select three horizontal lines from the top right corner.
  • Scroll down and tap Sharing > toggle Allow others to share your stories if you mention them
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