Instagram provides a straightforward feature that allows users to share the same story across multiple linked accounts at once, saving time and effort. This functionality is particularly useful for businesses, content creators, or individuals managing more than one profile who want to disseminate a consistent message efficiently.
How to Post the Same Story to Multiple Instagram Accounts Simultaneously
To put the same story on multiple Instagram accounts, you need to have the accounts linked within your Instagram application. Once linked, Instagram makes it simple to select all desired profiles before publishing your story.
Step-by-Step Guide to Cross-Post Instagram Stories
Follow these steps to share one story across several of your Instagram accounts:
- Create Your Story:
- Open the Instagram app and tap the "+" icon at the top right (or swipe right from your feed) to start creating a new story.
- Capture your photo or video, or select content from your camera roll.
- Edit and Add Elements:
- Customize your story with all desired elements: text, stickers, GIFs, music, filters, or interactive elements like polls and questions.
- Ensure the content is suitable for all the audiences across your different accounts.
- Proceed to Share Screen:
- Once your story is complete, tap the "Your Story" button (or the arrow icon) at the bottom right of the screen. This will take you to the sharing options page.
- Select Multiple Accounts:
- On the sharing screen, you will see an option to share to "Your Story." Below that, if you have multiple accounts logged in, you'll see options to share to other profiles.
- As demonstrated in the reference video, "you can just keep on adding multiple accounts. And then post it to all these accounts." Simply tap on the circle next to each additional Instagram account you wish to post the story to. A checkmark will appear next to the selected accounts.
- Post the Story:
- After selecting all the target accounts, tap the "Share" button (or "Done" followed by "Share") at the bottom.
- The story will now be published simultaneously to all the Instagram accounts you selected.
Key Considerations for Multi-Account Story Posting
When cross-posting stories, it's important to be aware of a few key aspects:
Feature | Description |
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Account Linking | For this feature to work seamlessly, all the Instagram accounts you wish to post to must be linked and logged into your Instagram app. You can manage linked accounts in your profile settings. |
Audience Relevance | While convenient, always consider the different audiences across your accounts. Content that resonates with one audience might not be appropriate or relevant for another. Tailor universal messages or ensure the content is broadly appealing. |
Insights & Analytics | Story insights and analytics are recorded separately for each account. This means you'll need to check the performance of the story individually on each profile to understand its reach and engagement for that specific audience. |
Deletion & Edits | If you need to delete or edit the story after posting, you must do so individually for each account it was posted to. Deleting it from one account will not automatically remove it from the others. |
Benefits of Cross-Posting Instagram Stories
- Time-Saving: Eliminate the need to create and post the same story repeatedly on different accounts.
- Consistency: Maintain a unified brand voice or personal message across all your digital touchpoints.
- Increased Reach: Expand the viewership of your story by leveraging the follower bases of all your profiles simultaneously.
Limitations
- Requires all accounts to be logged into and linked within the same Instagram app instance.
- Content should be universally suitable for all selected audiences to avoid alienating followers.