How to Share Feed Posts to Your Instagram Story

Liven up your Instagram Story! Share eye-catching feed posts (yours or others’) to boost engagement and reach a wider audience. Customize them with text, stickers, and more for a unique touch. Here’s how to seamlessly share feed posts to your Instagram story:

Sharing Savvy: The Simple Steps

1. Locate the Share-Worthy Post: Open the Instagram app and navigate to the post you want to share on your story. It can be your own post or one from someone else’s feed (if their account is public).

2. The All-Powerful Arrow: Look beneath the post for the familiar “share” icon. It resembles a paper airplane. Tap this icon to unleash the sharing options.

3. Story Time!: Among the various sharing options, you’ll see “Add to story.” Select this option to proceed.

4. Story Customization Corner (Optional): Your chosen post will appear as a sticker on your story creation screen. Here, you can resize and reposition the sticker to your liking. You can also use additional story elements like text, drawings, or stickers to further personalize your story.

5. Sharing the Spotlight: Once you’ve customized your story (or opted to leave it as-is), tap the “Send to…” button at the bottom of the screen. Choose “Your story” from the options, and voila! The shared post will now be part of your Instagram story.

Bonus Tip: Sharing Public Posts Only

It’s important to remember that you can only share public posts to your story. If you attempt to share a post from a private account, the option to “Add to story” won’t be available.

Sharing Made Simple: Spark Engagement with Stories

By incorporating these steps, you can effortlessly share captivating content from your feed and breathe new life into your Instagram stories. This not only keeps your audience engaged but also expands the reach of interesting posts you discover on the platform. So, go forth, share with confidence, and make your stories shine!

Here are some frequently asked questions to complement this blog post on sharing Instagram feed posts to your story:

Q: Can I share a part of a video post to my story?

A: Unfortunately, Instagram doesn’t currently allow you to share specific clips from video posts to your story. You’ll share the entire video as a sticker.

Q: What happens if the original poster’s account goes private after I share their post to my story?

A: Your story will still display the shared post, but viewers tapping on it won’t be able to access the original post if the account is private.

Q: Is there a way to credit the original poster when sharing their post?

A: While Instagram doesn’t have a built-in tagging system for shared posts, you can manually add text mentioning the username of the original poster.

Q: Can I share my own posts to my story again if I’ve already deleted them from my feed?

A: No, you can’t share posts that have been deleted from your feed. Sharing can only be done from currently existing posts in your profile grid.

Q: Are there any limitations on how many posts I can share to my story at once?

A: There’s no official limit on the number of posts you can share to your story. However, it’s recommended to keep your stories concise and engaging, so avoid overwhelming your viewers with too many shared posts.