Instagram is among the most popular social media platforms and one of its star features is ‘Stories’. Ideal for short-term, temporary posts this will allow you to interact with your followers. At one point, you will find that someone else has posted a story that might share with your followers. Whether it be a friend shouting you out or the promotional post of your favorite brand, reposting an Instagram story is one feature we see often on this platform. Let’s learn Here’s how to repost a story on Instagram.
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1. Reposting a Story in Which You’re Tagged
The simplest method for reposting an Instagram story is when someone has tagged you in their Story. Instagram will automatically give you the option of sharing the story on your own account.
Step 1: Check Your Direct Messages
You will get notified in your DMs when you are tagged by anyone to their story. To view your messages, open Instagram and click on the paper plane icon in the top right of the screen.
Step 2: Open the Message
You will get a notification in the message thread as “Mentioned you in their story. You then will see an option saying “Add this to your story”.
Step 3: Repost the Story
Click on; “Add this to your story.” Feel free to enter and it will take you directly into the story editor which allows all kinds of customization — text, stickers, or drawings. When you are happy with it, hit “Your Story” in the bottom left corner to post and it will get shared on your Instagram story.
2. Reposting a Story Without Being Tagged
Now, if you wish to report a story that has been uploaded by someone else and they did not tag your account it is going to be different. Now, it is important to be noted that there isn’t a native way to repost stories like this in Instagram, but you can do workarounds.
Option 1: Using a Third-Party App
There are apps that let you download and repost stories on file. There are a number of these including Repost Story, StorySaver, as well as Repost for Instagram. Here’s how to do it:
- Download a Repost App: Download a Repost First, head over to your app store, and download one of the repost apps.
- Find the Story: Open and Go to the story you would like to repost on Instagram.
- Copy the Link: Click on the three dots in the top right corner of the story and select “Copy Link.”
- Repost the Story: Open the repost app and paste the link. The story will be downloaded to the app and you then can repost it on your own profile and story.
Option 2: Taking a Screenshot or Screen Recording
If you do not wish to use any third-party apps, for images Just take a screenshot of the story, and For the stories that are videos just screen record them on your phone
- Take a Screenshot: If the story is an image just screenshot it. And then you are able to upload that Screenshot in your story like any other photo.
- Screen Record: If the story is a video, use the screen recording feature on your phone. For iPhone users, this can be done from the Control Center. For Android users, some devices have built-in screen recording options, or you can download a screen recording app.
Note: Always ask for permission from the original poster before reposting their content through screenshots or screen recordings. This ensures that you respect their privacy and content ownership.
3. Reposting Stories with Reshare Stickers
Most recently, Instagram announced the new Reshare sticker, a tool that allowed you to share posts from your feed straight to your story. This feature is possibly for posts but can also be used beautifully in stories.
Step 1: Tap on the Sticker Icon
While creating a new story, tap on the sticker icon at the top of the screen.
Step 2: Select the Reshare Sticker
Then, scroll and click on the “Reshare” sticker. So you should be able to see the posts that you viewed, saved or shared recently.
Step 3: Customize and Share
Select the post or story that you wish to share, and it will come up in your story editor. Customize it as needed, then tap “Your Story” to share.
4. Etiquette for Reposting Stories
These are the cardinal rules of etiquette when you repost someone else’s story:
- Always Give Credit: If you are reposting the content of an individual, tag them in your story. This not only givers (type in updated) on there commentary but it severs others that you are sharing the link to their content.
- Ask for Permission: If you are sharing someone else’s story and they did not tag you in it, the kind thing to do is ask permission from their original post.
- Respect Privacy: Always consider the type of content you are raising in your shared post. For stories that might include private or sensitive information, do not repost them unless you have permission from the original poster.
Conclusion
Another favorite feature for sharing content from others with your followers is reposting stories on Instagram. If you have been tagged in the story or using a third-party app, then it is very simple and easy to do so. Just remember to follow proper etiquette by giving credit and asking for permission where necessary. Happy sharing!