Why Sometimes You Want to Repost
Maybe a friend posted something cool on their Story and they tagged you, or you saw a public post that you want to share with your followers. Reposting helps you share interesting content quickly — with proper credit.
But there are some rules and limitations. Let’s see how you can repost, and what to keep in mind. (adobe.com)
When Instagram Lets You Repost Directly
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If someone tags/mentions you in their story (@yourusername), then you get a native “repost” option. (Jump Story)
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The original account must be public. Stories from private accounts generally can’t be reshared by others. (adobe.com)
If these conditions are met, reposting is easy.
How to Repost a Story When You’re Tagged
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Open your Instagram app and go to DMs (the paper‑airplane icon) — you’ll see a message like “@someone mentioned you in their story.” (Jump Story)
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Tap the story preview.
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Tap “Add This to Your Story” (or “Add to Story”). (Jump Story)
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You get to edit — add stickers, text, GIFs etc. to personalise. (Jump Story)
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Finally tap “Your Story” (or “Close Friends” if you want to share only with a select group). (famups.com)
That’s it — your Story will now show up for your followers with the original poster’s credit shown automatically (Instagram tags them). (adobe.com)
What If You’re Not Tagged? — Workarounds
Instagram doesn’t give a built‑in “repost” button if you’re not tagged. But you still have some manual ways: (Jump Story)
Option 1: Screenshot / Screen‑record
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Take a screenshot (for photos) or screen‑record (for videos) of the story when you see it. (Jump Story)
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Then open Instagram → go to Story creation → pick that screenshot/video from your gallery. (Sprout Social)
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Add text/stickers, and tag the original creator (e.g. add “@username”) so they get credit. (famups.com)
Option 2: Use Third‑Party Apps or Downloaders
Some apps (or online tools) let you download the post/story (if public) and then you can manually repost from your device. (Gadgets 360)
⚠️ But be careful: Use only trusted apps; always respect the creator’s permission and copyright. (Practina AI –)
How to Repost Your Own Old Story
Want to reuse something you posted earlier? Good news — Instagram keeps your old Stories in Archive.
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Go to your Profile → tap the three horizontal lines (menu) → select Archive. (Outfy)
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Find the old Story → tap Share / Add to Story → edit (if you like) → tap Your Story. (Outfy)
This is handy if you want to re‑show something memorable.
Tips & Etiquette: What to Do & What to Avoid
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Give credit! If you repost someone else’s content (especially if not tagged), always tag them with “@username.” It’s ethical and avoids copyright problems. (famups.com)
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Ask for permission before reposting — especially when content is personal, sensitive, or from a private account. (Sprout Social)
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Avoid over‑editing when reposting — don’t distort or manipulate the original too much; keep it close to original to respect creator’s work. (Sprout Social)
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Don’t overdo reposts — your feed should be balanced with your own content and reposts to stay genuine. (adobe.com)
Conclusion
Reposting on Instagram can be really helpful — to share memories, highlight friends’ content, or simply engage with your audience. But Instagram only gives a built‑in “repost” option if you’re tagged in the story and the account is public. If not, you’ll need manual workarounds like screenshots or trusted apps.
Remember: always respect the original creator’s rights — give proper credit or ask permission before sharing. If you do it the right way, reposting becomes a great tool to reconnect, share, and grow your presence on Instagram.