How To Share Reel Instagram

To share someone’s reel on Instagram

• Open the Instagram app on your device.
• Find the reel you want to share and tap the paper airplane icon below it.
• Select “Add post to your story” from the options that appear.
• Customize your story if desired and then tap “Your Story” to share the reel.

You can’t share a reel on Instagram because:

• Privacy Settings: The account that shared the reel may have privacy settings that prevent resharing.
• Copyright Protection: Instagram may restrict sharing reels to protect copyrighted content.
• App Version: Ensure your Instagram app is updated to the latest version, as older versions may have sharing limitations.

To share an Instagram Reel to another account:

• Open the Reel you want to share on your profile.
• Tap the three dots (…) at the bottom and select “Share to”.
• Choose “Share to Your Story” to reshare the Reel to your own Story, or “Send to” to share it via direct message with another account.
• If you select “Send to”, type the username of the account you want to share the Reel with and hit send.

To share a full reel on Instagram

• Open the Instagram app on your device.
• Tap the camera icon at the top left or swipe right on your feed to access the camera.
• Record or upload a video longer than 15 seconds to create your reel.
• Add a caption, hashtags, and any other desired effects, then tap the “Share” button to post your full reel on Instagram.

To share a reel with another person

• Open the Instagram app on your device.
• Go to the reel you want to share.
• Tap on the paper airplane icon below the reel.
• Select the person or group you want to share the reel with.

To forward a reel on Instagram:

• Open the Instagram app on your mobile device.
• Go to the reel you want to forward.
• Tap the paper airplane icon below the reel.
• Choose the recipient to whom you want to send the reel.

To copy a reel on Instagram

• Open the Instagram app on your device.
• Navigate to the reel you want to copy.
• Tap on the three dots (…) next to the reel.
• Select the “Save” option to save the reel to your device.

To turn on the sharing option on Instagram:

• Open the Instagram app on your device.
• Go to your profile and tap on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner.
• Select “Settings” at the bottom, then choose “Privacy.”
• Under “Interactions,” tap on “Story” and adjust the sharing settings to your preference.

To send a draft reel to someone:

• Compile the draft reel into a digital format, ensuring it is easily accessible and shareable.
• Upload the draft reel to a file-sharing platform such as Google Drive, Dropbox, or WeTransfer.
• Share the file by sending a direct link via email or messaging apps, ensuring the recipient has permission to view or download the content.
• Confirm that the recipient has successfully received and accessed the draft reel.

The share icon on Instagram is typically represented by an arrow pointing out of a box or a curved arrow pointing to the right. It is usually located underneath a post or image, near the comment and like icons. The icon is designed to allow users to share the post with others through direct messages, stories, or other platforms. The color of the icon may vary depending on the theme or design changes made by Instagram.

Collaboration on Instagram involves partnering with other users to create and share content together.

• Find potential collaborators by researching accounts that align with your brand or content.
• Reach out to them through direct messages or email to propose your collaboration idea.
• Clearly outline the terms of the collaboration, such as content creation responsibilities, posting schedules, and any promotional agreements.
• Monitor the collaboration’s performance through metrics like engagement rates and follower growth to assess its success.

To share a post on Instagram to your feed

• Open the Instagram app on your mobile device.
• Find the post you want to share and tap the paper airplane icon below it.
• Select “Add post to your story” to share it to your own story, or choose “Share to Feed” to post it on your profile grid.
• Add any captions or tags you want, then tap “Share” to post it.

To share someone else’s reel to your story on Instagram:

• Open the reel you want to share.
• Tap on the paper airplane icon below the post.
• Select “Add post to your story.”
• Customize your story with text, stickers, or drawings if desired.

Instagram does not allow sharing reels directly to stories due to platform restrictions. This is a deliberate design choice by Instagram to differentiate between the two features. Currently, the reels feature is intended for standalone video content, while stories are meant for more spontaneous and temporary posts. If you wish to share a reel to your story, the workaround is to first post the reel to your profile and then share it to your story as a post.

To share a reel longer than 15 seconds on Instagram:

• Create the longer video content outside of Instagram using a video editing tool.
• Break the video into 15-second segments, ensuring each segment flows naturally into the next.
• Upload the segments in order to your Instagram profile as individual 15-second reels.
• Encourage viewers to watch the complete video by mentioning “Part 1,” “Part 2,” etc., in the captions of each segment.