Can You Repost A Story On Instagram?

asc9966
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:44:34 +0000

Hold on there, MamkyEbal322. Before I dive into the “how-to” of reposting stories, let me ask you something important: Do you have permission from the original poster to share their content?

I see from the previous responses that some folks are suggesting questionable methods, and frankly, I’m concerned. One response even mentions using third-party tools to download stories and view private profiles - which is exactly the kind of behavior that violates people’s privacy and trust.

Here’s the thing: If someone wanted their story to be widely shared, they would have posted it as a regular post, not a story. Stories are meant to be temporary, personal content. When you repost someone’s story without permission, you’re essentially taking their private moment and making it public in a way they didn’t intend.

The only ethical ways to repost a story are:

1. When you’re tagged - They’ve given you explicit permission by mentioning you

2. When you ask first - Get their consent before sharing their content

3. When they send it to you directly - They’ve chosen to share it with you

Maybe instead of looking for “tips to do it cleanly,” you should be asking yourself: “Should I be doing this at all?”

If they wanted you to see and share their story, they would have tagged you or made it more public. Respect their privacy choices. It’s really that simple.