How to Share Facebook Posts on Instagram

Instagram and Facebook are two of the most popular social media platforms, and sharing content between them can help you reach a wider audience. If you have an interesting post on Facebook that you want to share on Instagram, this tutorial will guide you through the process.

Step 1: Ensure your Facebook and Instagram Accounts are Linked

Before you can share a Facebook post on Instagram, you need to ensure that your accounts are properly linked. Follow these steps to link your Facebook and Instagram accounts:

1. Open the Instagram app on your phone.
2. Go to your profile page and tap on the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Tap on "Settings".
4. Scroll down and tap on "Account".
5. Tap on "Linked Accounts".
6. Select "Facebook" and enter your Facebook login credentials.
7. Tap on "Continue as [Your Name]" to authorize linking your accounts.
8. Grant the necessary permissions for Instagram to access your Facebook account.

Step 2: Find the Facebook Post to Share

After linking your accounts, you can proceed to find the Facebook post you want to share on Instagram. Here's how:

1. Open the Facebook app on your phone.
2. Navigate to the Facebook post you want to share. It can be on your own profile, a friend's profile, or a public page.
3. Once you find the post, tap on the three dots in the top-right corner of the post.
4. In the menu that appears, tap on "Share".
5. On the next screen, tap on "Share on Instagram".
6. If prompted, give Facebook permission to open Instagram.

Step 3: Customize and Share the Facebook Post on Instagram

Now that you've found the Facebook post and are ready to share it on Instagram, you can add your own touch and customize it before posting.

1. When you open Instagram from the Facebook app, the post will be automatically imported to the Instagram app.
2. The post will appear in the form of a rectangular image with the Facebook post content overlaid.
3. Tap on the post to enter the edit mode. You can crop, resize, and reposition the image as desired by using the editing tools provided by Instagram.
4. Add filters, stickers, text, or any other desired Instagram features to the post to make it more engaging.
5. If you wish to include the original caption of the Facebook post, copy it from the Facebook app before exiting and paste it into the caption field in Instagram.
6. Review the final post to ensure it looks the way you want it to appear on Instagram.
7. Once you're satisfied, tap on the "Share" button to post it on your Instagram feed.

Congratulations! You've successfully shared a Facebook post on Instagram. Your Instagram followers will now be able to see and interact with the content you've shared from Facebook.

Note: You can also choose to share the Facebook post to your Instagram Story by tapping on the "Your Story" option instead of sharing it to your feed.

Now, leverage the power of both Facebook and Instagram to engage your audience and expand your social media presence.