Instagram is one of the most popular social media apps across the globe. It is used by the majority of youth worldwide and has some really cool features. 

As we scroll through the feed on Instagram, we come across posts that we find intriguing and want to share with our followers as well. But, what if you can’t do so?

It is possible that the “Add Post to your Story” button is missing due to many reasons. And, if you are also facing a similar issue on Instagram and wondering why it is happening and how it can be fixed, then continue reading. In this article, we are going to talk about why the users can’t share posts to stories for some posts and how one can resolve it if it can be fixed. So let’s get to the why part without further talking!

Why the Posts won’t Share on Instagram Story?

There can be many possible reasons that could lead to the issues like being unable to post on Instagram or Instagram can’t refresh your feed or even not being able to see who views your Instagram Stories or videos. One of them is being unable to repost a post as a story on Instagram. So we have listed some factors below that could probably cause it: 

  • Poor or Bad Internet Connection: The most basic and common reason to cause technical issues is a slow connection. It is highly possible that due to network connectivity issues, your post is not getting reposted to the story on Instagram.
  • Account Type: If you are trying to share a post on your story, but the “Add Post to Story” option is not available, it is due to the account being private. When an account is private, the posts in it can’t be shared except with the people that are following the account, unlike public accounts.
  • Instagram Glitches and Bugs: It is possible that Instagram might be down or facing some problems with the server itself. If the device also has glitches, it can cause difficulty for apps. Thus, not being able to share posts on the story on Instagram.
  • Instagram App is not Updated: If you aren’t using the latest version of the app available, the old version might get corrupted over time and get damaged. Due to this, Instagram won’t function properly.
  • Sharing permission is Disabled: The most important reason for being unable to share posts to stories can be the withholding of sharing permission. The user of the account can disable the option to not let others share their own content.

Now that we know what can be the probable reasons that can lead to the issue of not being able to share posts to stories on Instagram, let’s get to the solutions to fix it!

Fixes for When you can’t Share Posts to Story?

Reinstall Instagram

  • Tap on the Instagram app icon until a list of options appears.
Press and hold on to the Instagram app icon.
  • Then, tap on Uninstall.
Tap on Uninstall.
  • After that, search for Instagram in the Play Store and tap on Install.
Tap on Install.

Reset Resharing Toggle

  • Open the Instagram app and tap on your profile.
Tap on your profile icon.
  • Then press the three lines menu option on the top right side of the app.
Tap on the three-line menu button
  • Now go to Settings < Privacy.
Tap on Settings and then press Privacy.
  • Then go to Story and disable the option for “Allow sharing to story”.
Disable Allow sharing to story.

After this, close Instagram and restart it. Lastly, enable the option using the following steps.

  • Open the Instagram app and tap on your profile.
Tap on the profile icon.
  • Then press the three lines menu option on the top right side of the app.
Tap on the three-line menu on the right side of the app.
  • Now go to Settings < Privacy.
Tap on Settings and then press Privacy.
  • Then go to Story and enable the option for “Allow sharing to story”.
Enable Allow sharing to story.

Sharing Permission Withheld

  • Open Instagram and go to your profile icon.
Open Instagram and click on your profile icon.
  • Then tap on the three-line menu and go to Settings.
Tap on the three-line menu on the right side of the app
  • Now go to Settings < Privacy.
Tap on Settings and then press Privacy.
  • Now, select Story.
story
  • Scroll down and enable the option for “Allow sharing to story”.
Enable Allow sharing to story.

Clear Cache

  • Go to Settings and select Apps.
Tap on Apps.
  • Now, choose Instagram.
Select Instagram.
  • Then go to Storage and tap on Clear Cache.
Tap on Clear Cache.
  • Now start Instagram and see if the problem still persists.

Make Account Public

  • Go to Instagram and tap on your profile.
Open Instagram and click on your profile icon.
  • Now, tap on the three-line menu in the top right corner of the screen.
Tap on the three-line menu on the right side of the app.
  • Then go to Settings < Privacy.
Tap on Settings and then press Privacy.
  • Under the Account Privacy option, disable the option for Private Account and tap to Switch to Public.
Disable the private account option and tap on switch to public.
  • Now your account has switched into a Public Account, and you will hopefully be able to repost the posts on your stories now.

Use a Different Phone

If none of the methods so far have worked for you, you can try logging in to your account from a different device. It often happens that due to the device lagging or hanging, the apps aren’t able to operate smoothly. And so, the issue of being unable to share posts to the story on Instagram can also happen due to this.

How to Share Posts as Story on Instagram?

Sharing a post as a story on Instagram is a child’s play. It can be done easily using just a few simple steps:

  • Open Instagram.
Launch Instagram.
  • Go to the post you want to share and tap on the airplane icon below it.
Click on the airplane icon under the post
  • Then click on Add Post to Story.
Press on Add Post to Story.
  • Lastly, click on Your Story, and it will be posted successfully.
Tap on Your Story.
  • Choose the option that you prefer for the audience of your story.
Tap on the option that you want to choose.
  • Now your story will be posted successfully.
story posted

These were the steps for how you can share a post as a story on Instagram using the Add Post to Story option. But what if you don’t have the option available itself? Let’s see how you can manage to share the post that you want as a story without using it.

How to Share a Story Without the “Add Post to Story” Button?

If you don’t want to bother going all the way to the share button and then tapping on the option “Add Post to Story” to share the post on your story, then you can share it using different ways. Let’s see how.

  • Open Instagram, then go to the post that you want to share and tap on the three vertical dots on the right side of the post.
Go to the post that you want to share.
  • Now click on the Link option from the bottom of the screen in the middle.
Tap on the link from the middle of the options.
Paste the link of the post here and download it.

Note: The post will now be available on your device and available to post on your story. However, you should keep in mind that content from a private account cannot be downloaded.

Apart from the above-mentioned method, you can also try the method for reporting the problem directly to Instagram. Even though the solution might not be immediately provided by Instagram, you can still try it if the methods mentioned above didn’t work for you.

  • Go to Instagram and tap on your profile icon.
Tap on the Profile icon.
  • Then go to Settings < Help.
  • After the section opens, click on Report a Problem.
Tap on report a problem.
  • Now describe the issue, and you can also insert screenshots of the issue if you wish to.
Type your issue in the space provided.
  • Lastly, click on Send report.
Tap on Send Report.

FAQs

Ans: No, Instagram allows you to post up to 100 stories in a day.

Ans: Yes, one can easily share a story as a post on Instagram. The steps to take are as follows:

  • Open “Your Story” and tap on “More.”
  • Select “Share as Post”.

And this way, your story will successfully get shared as a post.