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What Does It Mean to Archive a Post on Instagram?

Archiving removes a post from Instagram without deleting it

By Robert Earl Wells III Updated on July 14, 2022 Reviewed by Ryan Perian Reviewed by Ryan Perian Western Governors University Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12+ years' experience working in the IT industry support and management positions. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email

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Expand Jump to a Section How to Archive Posts on Instagram What Does Archive Mean? Archive Multiple Posts at Once Where Do Archived Posts Go? Automatically Archive Stories Unarchive Posts Can Others See Archived Posts? Frequently Asked Questions

What to Know

On the post you want to archive: Three-dot menu at top > Archive.On an Instagram story: Profile > Menu > Settings > Privacy > Story > Save story to archive.To unarchive posts: Profile > Menu > Archive. Choose the post, tap the three dots > Show on Profile. This article explains what it means to archive a post on Instagram and how to do it. Instructions apply to the Instagram app for iOS and Android.

How to Archive Posts on Instagram

Follow these steps to archive a post in the Instagram mobile app: Go to your profile and choose the post you want to archive.
Tap the three-dot menu at the top of the post.
Tap Archive.

What Does It Mean to Archive an Instagram Post

When you archive an Instagram post, you remove it from public view without actually deleting it. It's possible to archive Instagram stories as well as posts. You can still view archived posts along with their likes and comments.

How to Archive Multiple Posts at Once

To archive multiple posts you’ve made at once: Go to your profile and tap the three-line menu at the top.
Tap Your activity. Tap Photos and videos. Tap Posts. Tap Select, then choose the posts you want to archive. Tap Archive, then tap Archive again to confirm.

Where Are My Archived Instagram Posts

You can view your archived Instagram posts whenever you want. Go to your profile and tap the three-line menu at the top. Tap Archive.
Tap Stories archive at the top of the screen to switch between your archived stories and posts.

How to Automatically Archive Instagram Stories

You must archive posts manually, but you can choose to automatically archive your Instagram stories after 24 hours.
Go to your profile and tap the three-line menu at the top. Tap Settings. Tap Privacy. Tap Story. Tap Save story to archive.

Can You Unarchive Instagram Posts

Follow these steps to unarchive a post so it reappears on your profile for everyone to see: Go to your profile and tap the three-line menu at the top. Tap Archive.
Choose the post you want to unarchive. Tap Stories archive at the top to switch between archived stories and posts. Tap the three-dot menu at the top of the post. Tap Show on Profile.

Can Others See Archived Posts on Instagram

No. Archived posts can only be seen by the original author. If you want to share an archived post publically, you have to unarchive it. How to See Old Stories on Instagram FAQ How long do posts stay archived on Instagram? Archived Instagram posts are stored indefinitely until you delete them. They never automatically expire. Can others see archived posts on Instagram? Only the original author can view archived Instagram posts. To share an archived post, you have to unarchive it. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Unarchive an Instagram Post How to Repost an Instagram Story How to See Old Stories on Instagram How to Delete Facebook Posts in Bulk How to Repost a Video on Instagram How to Share a Facebook Post to Instagram How to Delete Instagram Photos and Videos Get Started with Reposting on Instagram How to Edit Instagram Captions How to Block Someone on Instagram How to Post a Story on Instagram How to Post a YouTube Video on Instagram How to Use Instagram How to See Previously Liked Posts on Instagram How to Hide Instagram Photos Rather Than Delete Them How to Add Highlights on Instagram Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies