How to Repost an Instagram Post
Instagram does not have a built-in repost button for sharing content to your feed. However, there are several ways to repost content depending on whether you want to share it to your Story or to your main grid.
How to Repost an Instagram Post to Your Story
This is the easiest and most commonly used method. Instagram supports native sharing to Stories directly from any public post.
Steps:
- Open the post you want to repost
- Tap the paper plane icon below the post
- Select Add post to your story
- Resize or reposition the post sticker on your Story canvas
- Add any text, stickers, or tags you want
- Tap Your Story to share
The repost appears in your Story for 24 hours. Anyone who taps the post sticker is taken to the original post and creator.
How to Repost an Instagram Post to Your Feed
Instagram does not offer a native repost-to-feed option. To share someone else’s post to your own grid, you can use a third-party reposting app.
Using a repost app:
- Download a reputable repost app such as Repost for Instagram (available on iOS and Android)
- Copy the link of the post you want to repost: tap the three-dot menu on the post and select “Copy link.”
- Open the repost app; it will detect the copied link automatically
- Select the post and tap the repost option
- The app saves the image or video with a credit watermark to your camera roll
- Go to Instagram, create a new post using the saved image, and publish it
Always give proper credit to the original creator in your caption.
Reposting Etiquette on Instagram
Reposting someone else’s content without permission or credit can damage your reputation and may violate Instagram’s copyright policies.
Follow these practices when reposting:
- Ask the original creator for permission before reposting to your feed when possible
- Always tag the original creator in your caption using their username
- Do not remove any watermarks from the original content
- If the creator asks you to remove a repost, do so promptly
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Instagram not have a repost button for the feed?
Instagram has not added a native grid repost feature. The platform encourages original content creation and has kept reposting limited to Stories to maintain the integrity of individual feeds.
Is it legal to repost someone’s Instagram content?
Content posted on Instagram is protected by copyright law. Reposting without permission may violate copyright, even if you give credit. Always seek permission when reposting to your feed.
Will the original creator know I reposted their content?
If you share their post to your Story, they may receive a notification depending on their settings. For feed reposts using a third-party app, they will only know if they see your post directly.
Can I repost a video on Instagram?
Yes. Both the story-sharing method and third-party repost apps support video content. The same credit and permission rules apply.
What should I write in the caption when reposting?
Credit the original creator clearly. For example: “Credit: @username” or “Originally posted by @username.” A brief note about why you are sharing the content adds context for your audience.
Conclusion
Reposting to your Instagram Story is quick and built directly into the app. Reposting to your feed requires a third-party app and always comes with a responsibility to credit the original creator properly. For all sharing options available on Instagram, see our guide on How to Share an Instagram Post.
For a full overview of post management, visit our Complete Guide to Instagram Posts.
