Sharing content that connects with your audience is one of the most powerful ways to build engagement on Instagram. However, unlike Twitter\u2019s retweets or Facebook\u2019s share button, Instagram doesn\u2019t have a built-in repost feature for feed posts. That means reposting requires a bit more effort \u2013 and a dash of creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For brands, reposting is especially important because it allows them to showcase user-generated content (UGC)\u2014posts from real customers and followers that highlight authentic interactions with your products or services. In fact, 79%<\/a> of consumers say that UGC impacts their purchasing decisions, making it a key part of any effective content strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this blog, we\u2019ll walk you through how to repost on Instagram to make the process seamless and share tips to ensure your reposting strategy is effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While Instagram doesn’t have an official “repost” button for feed posts, there are various native and manual methods you can use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below are a few features you can use to repost on Instagram:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s explore each of these in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When someone tags you in their Instagram Story, it appears in your direct messages. You can easily share it with your own audience. It allows story sharing from tagged posts, making it easy to amplify UGC while maintaining proper credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Steps to repost:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pro tip: This works best for public accounts or content that highlights your brand positively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can repost a Story directly to your own story to share it with your followers while crediting the original creator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If someone tags you in a feed post or you want to share a post without being tagged, you can easily add it to your Instagram Story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Steps to repost:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re not tagged in the content but want to share it, you\u2019ll need to use screenshots or screen recordings to manually repost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you know how to repost photos using screenshots? Here’s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instagram allows you to share public Reels directly to your Story with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Steps to share a Reel to your Instagram Story:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most reposting can be done within the Instagram app, but using third-party tools can provide additional customization options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Third-party apps make reposting on Instagram easier while ensuring proper attribution to the original creator. Here\u2019s how you can use them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some tools allow you to automatically save repost-ready content for later use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udca1Pro tip for reposting on Instagram:
<\/strong>Reposting is a strategic tool that helps you build credibility, engage your audience, and showcase authenticity. To get the most out of it, you need a solid reposting strategy that benefits both you and the original creators.<\/pre>\n\n\n\nTable of contents<\/h2>
How to repost on Instagram?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to repost a Story on Instagram you’re tagged in<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to repost a feed post on Instagram Story you’re tagged in<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to repost on Instagram when you’re not tagged – The manual way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Repost video feed posts using screen recording<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Here’s how to repost Reels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When can you not repost on Instagram Story?
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You can only repost Stories if you\u2019re tagged in them. If you're not tagged, you\u2019ll need to share it manually or use a third-party app.
Let's understand how it works. <\/pre>\n\n\n\nHow to post on Instagram using third-party apps?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Instagram asks its users to be cautious while using these apps. Please refer to Instagram's guidelines<\/a> before you use third-party apps. Birdeye is not responsible for any issues arising from their use.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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Why reposting on Instagram is important for brands?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n