How to Share Someone Else's Story on Instagram (2026)
- You can share a Story to your own Story only if the original creator tagged or mentioned your username, or if their account allows public resharing.
- The path: open the Story → tap the paper airplane icon at the bottom → tap Add to your Story.
- If "Add to your Story" doesn't appear, the creator did not tag you and resharing is disabled. There is no in-app workaround.
How Instagram Story Resharing Actually Works
Instagram limits who can repost a Story to their own Story. The default in 2026 is that resharing is enabled only for Stories where you are tagged — typically via an @-mention in the text or a sticker. Stories from accounts you follow cannot be reposted by default.
Creators can also fully disable resharing, even for tagged Stories, in their privacy settings.
How to Share a Story You Were Tagged In
Find the notification
When someone tags you in a Story, you receive a DM notification: "{username} mentioned you in their Story." Tap it.
Tap "Add to your Story"
Below the Story preview, tap Add to your Story. The Story will open in your Story editor with a small "Reposted by {original}" label.
Customize and publish
Add your own text, stickers, or background. Tap Your Story at the bottom to publish.
How to Share Any Public Story (Without a Tag)
You can't, directly. Workarounds:
- Screenshot and post. Open the Story, take a screenshot, then post the screenshot to your own Story. Instagram does not notify the original creator — see our guide on screenshot notifications. Always give credit by tagging them.
- Ask them to tag you. Reply to their Story requesting a mention. If they tag you, the repost option becomes available.
- Quote-share via DM. Some Stories allow you to reply with the Story attached as a quote — useful for contextual sharing.
How to Let Others Share Your Stories
If you want your followers to be able to repost your Stories (a common growth tactic), enable this:
Settings and activity → How others can interact with you → Sharing and remixes → Allow sharing to story → toggle on.
This applies to all of your Stories. There is no per-Story toggle.
How to Disable Resharing of Your Stories
Same path, just toggle off. You can also remove resharing for a single tagged person — in the Story editor, tap the more menu and disable resharing for that mention.
How to Know If a Creator Has Disabled Resharing
Open one of their Stories where you expect a tag. If the paper airplane icon does not show "Add to your Story," resharing is disabled.
Why Stories Are Reshared Without Notifications
Instagram does not notify the original creator when a tagged Story is reshared. The reshared version appears in your followers' feeds with a small "Reposted by" label, and the original creator only knows if they see your reshared Story themselves or someone points it out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I share my friend's Story to my Story?
You are not tagged in it, or they have disabled resharing in their privacy settings.
How do I tag someone in my Story?
While editing your Story, tap the sticker icon → select Mention → enter their username.
Can I share a Highlight to my Story?
Yes — the same process applies, as long as the original Story tagged you or resharing is enabled.
Does the original creator get notified about the reshare?
No. Resharing is silent for the original creator.
Can I share Stories from private accounts?
Only if you follow them and they have enabled resharing. Most private accounts have it disabled.
Key Takeaways
- You can only repost a Story if you are tagged in it (and resharing is not disabled).
- Tap the Story → paper airplane icon → Add to your Story.
- For untagged Stories, a screenshot is the only workaround. Always credit the creator.
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