“Why Can’t I Repost on Instagram?” – Have you ever wondered why you can’t repost on Instagram? Let’s find out the reasons behind it and learn how to fix it.
Who Can Repost Stories?
On Instagram, you can repost someone’s Story if they tag you in it. But, the original poster has to allow resharing. If you can’t repost, one of these might be why:
If you’re tagged in a Story, you’ll get a message in your DMs. You can add it to your own Story from there.
There are two main ways to repost a Story:
- Tap the notification in your DMs.
- Go to the creator’s profile and add it to your Story.
We’ll explain how to repost later on.
Why Can’t I Repost on Instagram?
The main reason you can’t repost someone’s Story is if they didn’t tag you. It’s unlikely unless you know them well.
If you were tagged, others can tap your Instagram username to see your profile.
Tip: Once tagged, you can’t remove it. You can only report it. To avoid being tagged, change your settings.
Another reason you can’t repost is if the creator turned off sharing, even if you’re tagged.
How to Repost a Story
You can repost a Story on Instagram in a few ways, even if you weren’t tagged. We’ll explain both cases, so you can share any Story you like with your followers.
Repost a Story You’re Tagged In
Here’s how to repost a Story you’ve been tagged in:
- Open Instagram.
- Tap the DM icon (looks like a lightning bolt in a chat bubble) at the top right.
- Find the conversation with the person who tagged you, tap it, and then tap their Story.
- Tap “Add this to your story” to repost it on your account.
Note: You can customize the reposted Story by adding text, changing the background color, and more.
Repost a Story You’re Not Tagged In
Now that you’ve learned how to repost a Story where someone tagged you, let’s see how to repost a Story without being tagged.
Here are three ways to share Stories you haven’t been tagged in:
Take a Screenshot or Video Capture
A simple way to repost someone’s Story is by taking a screenshot or screen recording with your phone.
Taking a screenshot is easy; just press a button combination on your phone. Screen recording takes a bit more effort but it’s possible too.
Once you have the screenshot or video, you can upload it as a Story on your Instagram account.
A quick tip: If you’re screen recording, crop the video to remove Instagram’s extra stuff for a cleaner look.
Note: Remember to give credit to the original creator since they won’t be notified if you use this method.
Share via DM
You can also send someone else’s Story through your DMs. Whether it’s with a friend or a group chat, it’s another way to share a Story.
Here’s how:
- Find the Story you want to share.
- Tap the paper airplane icon at the bottom.
- Pick who you want to send it to and tap their name.
Send a Link
Another way to share an Instagram story is by sending a link. This sends it to someone outside the app, which might not be what you’re looking for. But it’s another option to share a Story.
Here’s how:
- Find the Story you want to share outside of Instagram.
- Tap the paper airplane icon at the bottom.
- Tap “Copy link.”
- Share the link to the Story by pasting it into an email, a message on another app, or wherever else you want to.
How to Repost a Post as a Story
You can also repost a regular Instagram Post or Reel as a Story. This lets you share content you like from others on Instagram as a Story on your account.
To repost someone’s Post or Reel as a Story, follow these steps:
- Find the Post or Reel you want to repost as a Story and tap on it.
- Tap the paper airplane icon at the bottom.
- Scroll until you see “Add to story” and tap on it.
- You can change the Post or Reel in the Story if you want.
- Tap the arrow, then tap “Share” to finish reposting.
Note: The account you’re reposting from must be public, and they must allow sharing of their content.
Conclusion
Now that we’ve explained why you couldn’t repost on Instagram, you know how to share content others posted. If you see a Story, Post, or Reel you like, you can easily share it with your followers.