Can't Share Posts to Instagram Stories? How to Repost Posts to Your Story 1

Can’t Share Posts to Instagram Stories? How to Repost Posts to Your Story

Have you noticed lately that the option to add posts to your Instagram Story is now missing? If yes, you are not alone. Instagram intentionally Making the process of resharing posts to Stories more complicated. It is now testing a new “Reshare” hashtag, so you are more conscious of what you choose to reshare on the platform. If you’re part of this test, you won’t see the post-share option you’re used to. That’s why, in this article, we’ll walk you through the new way of posting to your Instagram Stories.

Reshare Posts on Instagram Stories (2021)

While Instagram’s new test for sharing Instagram Stories has been annoying, some lucky folks still see the old option to share posts in their Stories. In this article, we’ll cover how to share Instagram posts to stories using both of these methods. You can use the table of contents below to switch to the method you want to learn.

Share Instagram Posts to Stories Using the New ‘Reshare’ Hashtag

The new way to share posts to Stories includes a new ‘Reshare’ sticker. When you access this sticker, you will see the posts you have viewed in the last hour. You will also see dedicated tabs for viewing saved posts and your own Instagram feed. With all that said, here’s how to use the Reshare hashtag to share posts to your Instagram Story.

1. Open Instagram’s Camera by swiping the home feed right and Tap ‘Create’ under the Story section. When the text editor appears, press the Sticker icon at the top of the screen.

2. From the list of available stickers ‘Reshare’ tag. You will now see all your recently viewed posts, IGTV videos and Reels. Select the one you want to repost on your Instagram Story.

view recent posts

3. Then you can choose to change the background color of the Story by tapping the color icon in the upper left corner. Choose the color you like and tap ‘Your Story’ to add to your Instagram Story or ‘Close Friends’ to share with your close friends list.

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change the background color of the story

Share Instagram Posts to Stories Using the Original Method

Instagram’s tests for the new story sharing mechanism don’t seem very common. So, if you don’t see the ‘Reshare’ tag on Instagram, here’s how to share your posts to your story using the original (less complicated) method.

  • While viewing an Instagram post, tap the ‘paper plane/share’ icon at the bottom of the post.
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  • You will see the ‘Add Reels to Your Story’ option in the friend list that opens, just click on it.
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  • Now you can add text, stickers and pretty much anything else you want to add to the story. When you’re done, simply tap ‘Your Story’ or ‘Close friends’ depending on where you want to share the story.
share instagram post on story og method step 3

That’s it, the post will be shared on your Instagram story and your followers will be able to follow it from there. Personally, I think this is the best way to reshare Instagram posts in stories and I hope Facebook decides to end the ‘Reshare’ hashtag that appears for a lot of people.

Easily Share Posts and Reels on Instagram Stories!

While resharing posts requires a few extra steps, the new sharing feature is completely impractical. We’ll have to wait to see if Instagram rolls out the new Reshare hashtag to all users. If you’ve recently noticed that the post sharing feature is missing and you’re wondering how to share posts to Instagram Stories, this guide will come in handy. You can now reshare posts and your favorite Instagram Reels on Instagram Stories. For more such Instagram tips, check out our article on the best Instagram tips and tricks.

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