You can repost Instagram Reels in a few different ways, depending on whether you want to share to your Story, use Instagram’s remix tools, or fully repost as your own reel (with credit).

Quick Scoop

1. Repost a Reel to your Story (fastest way)

This is the built‑in, intended way to “repost” most Reels.

  1. Open Instagram and find the Reel you want to share.
  1. Tap the paper airplane / Share icon on the right.
  1. Choose “Add to story”. This opens the Story editor with the Reel embedded.
  1. Customize if you want (stickers, text, GIFs, mentions, etc.).
  1. Tap Share to post it to your Story (or Close Friends).

Notes:

  • This only works if the account is public and allows sharing.
  • The original creator’s name stays visible on the Reel preview.

2. Use Remix to “repost” with your own twist

Remix is Instagram’s native way to react to or build on someone’s Reel while still crediting the original. It’s great for commentary, duets, or trend participation.

  1. Open the Reel you want to remix.
  1. Tap the three dots (…) on the Reel.
  1. Choose Remix (wording can vary slightly by update).
  1. Record or upload your clip that plays alongside or after the original.
  1. Edit, add text, stickers, and then publish it as your own Reel.

Notes:

  • Remix only works if the creator has remixing turned on.
  • The original Reel and creator remain credited in your remix.

3. Fully repost a Reel as your own content (with permission)

There’s no official “make this my Reel” button, so to repost a Reel on your own feed as if it were your video, you have to treat it like user‑generated content and do it manually.

Step A – Get permission (important for etiquette and copyright)

  • Message the creator via DM, comment, or email and ask if you can repost.
  • Many brands use a simple template like: “We loved your Reel about X—can we repost it with full credit?”

Step B – Save the Reel

  • Best: Ask the creator to send you the original video file.
  • If that’s not possible, you can:
    • Use your phone’s screen recording while the Reel plays, or
    • Use a third‑party download tool or reposting app after copying the Reel link via three dots (…) → Copy link.

Step C – Upload as a new Reel

  1. In Instagram, tap the + button and choose Reel.
  2. Upload the saved video file.
  1. Add a caption and clearly credit the original creator (tag them in the caption and in the video).
  1. Post it to your Reels / feed.

4. Reposting your own Reels again later

If you want to recycle your own content, many social media tools let you re‑queue and reshare the same Reel multiple times over a schedule.

You can also simply download your own Reel from Instagram and re‑upload it with new captions or covers to target different time zones or trends.

5. Quick best‑practice checklist

  • Always ask permission before reposting someone else’s Reel as your own post.
  • Always credit and tag the original creator in the caption and inside the video when possible.
  • Prefer Story share or Remix if you just want to boost the Reel without making it “yours.”
  • Avoid heavy editing that removes watermarks or hides the original creator. This can hurt trust and violate platform rules.

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