To repost a reel on Instagram, there are several methods:
- Repost to Story: Open the reel you want to share, tap the paper plane icon (share button), then choose "Add to Story." This shares the reel to your Instagram Story with credit to the original creator. Stories last 24 hours, and reels shared this way are clipped to 15 seconds with a link to watch the full reel.
- Repost to Feed (requires extra steps): Instagram does not have a direct repost-to-feed button. To repost a reel to your feed, you can:
- Download the reel video (if allowed by the original creator).
- Upload the downloaded video as a new post on your feed.
- Alternatively, use third-party repost apps like "Repost for Instagram" which help repost reels while crediting the original creator.
- Always tag the original creator for credit.
- Seek permission and give credit: It's important to get permission before reposting others' reels to avoid copyright issues and always tag or mention the original creator.
In summary, reposting on Instagram is easiest to stories via the built-in share feature, while reposting to feed requires downloading or third-party apps and explicitly crediting the original creator.
