Guide on Reposting a Reel or Post on Instagram
In an exciting development for Instagram users, the platform now allows users to repost public Reels and feed posts using the native Instagram repost feature. Here's a simple guide on how to do it:
- Open the Instagram app and find the public Reel or feed post you wish to repost.
- Tap the repost icon, which resembles two arrows forming a circle, located under the post near the like, comment, and share buttons.
- A pop-up will appear, allowing you to add an optional note or reaction in a thought bubble.
- Press Repost or Save to share it. The reposted content will appear in your followers' feeds and also show in a dedicated Reposts tab on your profile, where you can access all your reposts anytime.
The new feature reshares the original content with automatic credit to the creator, eliminating the need for third-party apps[2][3][4].
If the native repost option isn’t available or you prefer to repost manually, you can:
- Take a screenshot of the image or save the video.
- Upload the screenshot or video to your feed manually.
- Crop or edit only if needed to maintain content authenticity.
- Tag and credit the original creator in your caption using @mentions.
- Share as a new post.
Alternatively, you can use third-party reposting apps by copying the post’s link, opening the app, and reposting from there while giving credit to the creator[1].
For sharing Reels or posts to your Story instead of the feed, tap the share icon and select Add to Story if the content creator allows it[5].
It's important to note that reposting may be restricted if:
- The account is private.
- Sharing permissions are turned off by the creator.
- The Instagram app is outdated or content violates guidelines[5].
This covers both the official Instagram repost tool and manual or third-party methods for reposting public Reels and feed posts step-by-step. The reposted content on a user's feed is visible to their followers, with a "Reposted from" label, and the original creator of a repost is credited automatically. Only public content on Instagram can be reposted. Happy reposting!
Technology has paved the way for seamless content sharing on social-media platforms, with entertainment at the forefront. Instagram's new repost feature allows users to share public Reels and feed posts easily, giving automatic credit to the original creators and eliminating the need for third-party apps.
