Ever seen a cool post on Instagram and wanted to share it with your followers? But—oops! The person didn’t allow it. If you want your own posts to be shareable on Instagram, you’re in the right place! Let’s break it down together in a fun and simple way. No tech jargon, promise.
So, what’s reposting all about?
Reposting is when someone else shares your post to their Instagram Story. It’s kind of like saying, “Hey, check out this awesome post I found!” It’s a great way to get more eyes on your content and grow your community.
But wait—how do you let people repost your content?
Instagram gives you the power to control who can share your posts. If you want that power in the hands of your followers, here’s what to do!
Follow these simple steps:
- Open the Instagram app on your phone.
- Go to your profile.
- Tap the three lines in the upper right corner (hello, menu!).
- Select Settings and privacy.
- Scroll to find Sharing and remixes. Tap it.
- Find the option that says Allow others to reshare to their stories.
- Toggle that switch ON.
That’s it! You’ve made it possible for people to add your posts to their own Stories. 🎉
Bonus Tip: If you have a private account, even if this setting is on, only your followers can reshare your posts. Want everyone to share your posts? You’ll need to make your account public.
Can they repost every kind of post?
Not exactly. This setting applies to your feed posts. That means regular photos and videos you add to your main profile.
It does NOT work for:
- Instagram Stories
- Reels
- Posts where you’ve manually disabled sharing
Why let people repost your stuff?
Well, it’s more than just fun. It’s smart! Letting people share your posts can:
- Bring in new followers 👋
- Boost your post’s reach 🚀
- Start new conversations 💬
- Help your content go viral 🎉
But what if you change your mind?
No stress. Just go back to the same settings and turn “Allow resharing to stories” off. That’s the beauty of Instagram—it gives you full control over your content.
Want to go one step further?
You can also control if people can remix your content. Remixes are like “duets” where users add their own video next to yours using Reels.
In that same Sharing and Remixes menu, you’ll see settings for Reels and Photos. Decide what you want shared or remixed. You’re the boss! 😎
A simple checklist for repost-ready posts:
- Account is set to public
- Reshare to Stories is enabled
- Your post is in the feed
- You’re okay with people seeing and sharing it
What about being a good reposting citizen?
If you’re sharing someone else’s post, always be kind and respectful. Tag them or give credit. After all, it’s their original content, and nobody likes content thieves.
Sharing is fun, sharing is kind, sharing helps you shine!
So go ahead—turn on that setting, let people share your amazing stuff, and enjoy the Insta-love flowing in. 💖 Who knew spreading good vibes was just one switch away?
Now that you’re a repost pro, go make something worth sharing!