How to repost Instagram Stories (even if you weren’t tagged)

Can you repost someone else’s Instagram Story?

Yes — but there are rules.

• Public vs. private accounts. You can only repost a story from a public account. Private stories won’t give you the repost option.
• Being tagged matters. Instagram only lets you natively repost a story if you’re tagged in it. Otherwise, you’ll need to use a workaround.
• Respect creators. Before you share someone’s content, make sure they’re comfortable with it and that you plan to credit them properly.

How to repost an Instagram Story you’re tagged in

This is the easiest method — and the one Instagram intends you to use.

1. When someone tags you in a Story, you’ll get a DM notification.
2. Tap “Add this to your Story.”
3. Edit the Story with text, stickers, or GIFs.
4. Post it to your Story.

Instagram automatically credits the original poster by linking their handle in the Story, so your followers can tap through to their profile.

How to repost an Instagram Story when you’re not tagged

Sometimes you want to share a Story that doesn’t mention you — like a friend’s vacation clip, a customer’s shoutout, or an influencer’s post about your product. Instagram doesn’t provide a native “repost” button here, but you still have options.

The simplest way is to ask the original poster to tag you. Once they update the Story and include your handle, you’ll get the repost option.

How to repost a feed post or Reel to your Story

You’re not limited to reposting Stories. You can also share your (or someone else’s) feed posts and Reels to your Story:

1. Tap the paper airplane icon under the post or Reel.
2. Select “Add to Story.”
3. Customize with stickers, text, or GIFs.
4. Publish.

This keeps image quality intact and automatically links back to the original post.

Best practices for reposting an Instagram Story

Reposting the right way helps you build credibility, not lose it. Follow these guidelines:

• Always give credit. Tag the creator’s handle directly on the image or video so it’s clear who made it.
• Ask permission for personal content. Especially if it shows kids, private settings, or sensitive moments.
• Add context. Don’t just repost — share why it matters or what you appreciate about it.
• Don’t overdo it. Mix reposts with your own content to keep your Story balanced and authentic.

Why you should repost from your feed to your Story

The first rule of Instagram Stories? Don’t repost screenshots. When it comes to reposting to an Instagram Story, people sometimes simply take a screenshot of the original post and publish the image to their Stories. Don’t do this. What do we have against a screenshot? First off, the image quality often isn’t very good, Second, screenshots require extra effort because you’ll need to edit the image to make it the right size. Avoid screenshots by reposting directly from Instagram using the steps we’ve already gone over.