On social media, every moment is gradually transformed into a story or a post. Platforms like Instagram offer multiple features that help you increase the engagement and reach of your content. One such feature is the ability to share posts on the story, whether they’re your own or someone else’s. However, there are times when users face difficulties and can’t share a post to their story on Instagram. Why does this happen and how to fix it? Let’s find out!
Why Can’t I Share a Post to Instagram Story?
Add Post to Story has become an easy and dynamic way for users to share their favorite posts with their followers. With a simple tap, one can overlay a post onto their story, add stickers, and upload it. Some users are unable to upload their posts on the story and some encounter challenges in sharing other’s. The latter issue arises when one tries to share a private account’s post on their story or if the sharing permissions are restricted. We’ll look at both cases.
How to Fix Can’t Share My Post to Story on Instagram Issue
The struggle is real when you’ve crafted a perfect post with all your creativity, only to find that it refuses to make its way to your story. Usually, it could be because of bugs and glitches.
Tip: Log in to Instagram on a different device or using the website version and then try to upload a post on your story.
Note: Since smartphones don’t have the same Settings options, they vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Hence, ensure the correct settings before changing any on your device. The steps were performed on the Samsung S20 FE 5G, as shown in the illustrations below.
Here are a few methods to fix this error:
Method 1: Clear Cache Data
Corrupt or damaged cache data and files could trigger issues in the functioning of the app. Clearing them out can help. Follow the steps:
1. Open Settings and tap on Apps.
2. Select Instagram from the list.
3. Tap on Storage, followed by Clear cache.
Also Read: How to View Instagram Posts and Stories Without an Account
Method 2: Update Instagram
Outdated apps are vulnerable to bugs and software glitches. Update it to be able to share your post on your Instagram story:
1. Search for Instagram. in the Google Play Store.
2. Tap on Update.
Method 3: Log Out, Restart Device, and Re-login
If the error still persists, we suggest you log out of the app and login once again after restarting the device. It will help clear out any temporary glitches.
1. Open Instagram, move to the profile page and tap on the three horizontal lines icon at the top-right corner.
2. Tap on Settings and privacy.
3. Scroll down and tap on Log out <username> or Log out of all accounts (If any).
4. Restart the device and Log In again to your Instagram account.
See if you are able to share posts on the story.
Also Read: How to See Who Viewed Your Instagram Posts
How to Fix Can’t Share Others’ Post to Instagram Story Error
Stumbled upon a post that’s too good not to share with your followers, but unfortunately, unable to do so? Here are some ways to resolve it:
Method 1: Ask Account Owner to Change Privacy Settings
You might have noticed the absence of the Add to Story option when you tap on the Share button under someone’s post. This is because their account is private and you cannot share posts from private accounts to stories. Ask them to follow the steps:
1. Navigate to Settings and privacy menu.
2. Under Who can see your content, tap on Account privacy.
3. Toggle off the Private account.
Note: On making the account public, all the pending follow requests will be automatically accepted.
Method 2: Ask Them to Allow Sharing
Now, if the Instagram account is not private yet you can’t repost someone’s post to your story, that could be because the account owner has disabled the option to Allow post sharing to stories. If possible, ask them to enable the option.
1. In Settings and privacy menu, tap on Sharing and remixes.
2. Toggle on Allow post sharing to stories.
Method 3: Report the Problem
If the error persists, you can report the issue on Instagram and wait for them to help.
1. In the Settings and privacy menu, tap on Help.
2. Tap on Report a problem.
3. Again tap on Report a problem, followed by Include and continue.
4. Explain the issue, upload the screenshot, and tap on Send.
Also Read: Can You See Who Screenshotted Your Instagram Story or Post?
How to Share an Instagram Story from a Private Account
Now if the above methods were not applicable in your case and hence you can’t share their post on your Instagram story, here is a way around. Follow the steps mentioned below:
1. Open Instagram and navigate to the post you want to share.
2. Tap on the Share icon and then select the Copy link option.
3. Once the link is copied, move back to the feed and tap on Your story.
4. Add a background and then tap on the Sticker icon at the top.
5. Select LINK from the options.
6. Paste the link in the URL text field.
Note: You can also Customise sticker text as preferred.
7. Tap on Done and then upload it to the story.
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We hope our guide helped you understand the reasons why you can’t share a post to your story on Instagram and also to resolve the issue. If you have any queries or suggestions, do let us know in the comments box below. Stay tuned to TechCult for more such tips and tricks.
