How to Share Facebook Posts on Instagram Reels and Stories

Instagram Reels and Stories have become popular platforms for sharing content and engaging with your followers. If you're an avid Facebook user and want to share your favorite Facebook posts on your Instagram Reels and Stories, you're in the right place. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the steps to seamlessly share Facebook posts on Instagram.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, make sure you have the following:

• An active Facebook account
• An Instagram account linked to your Facebook profile
• Facebook mobile app installed on your device
• Instagram mobile app installed on your device

Step 1: Find the Facebook Post

Start by finding the Facebook post you want to share on Instagram. You can do this by opening the Facebook app and scrolling through your feed or visiting someone's profile, page, or group. Once you've found the post, proceed to the next step.

Step 2: Copy the Facebook Post Link

To share a post from Facebook to Instagram, you need its direct link. To copy the post link, follow these steps:

1. Tap on the three dots (...) located at the top-right corner of the Facebook post.
2. From the options, tap on "Copy Link." The post link will be saved to your device's clipboard.

Step 3: Open Instagram

Now, switch to the Instagram app on your mobile device.

Step 4: Create a New Reel or Story

To share the Facebook post on Instagram, you can either create a new Reel or Story. Choose the option that suits your preferences:

Sharing on Instagram Reels

1. Tap on the plus icon (+) at the bottom center of the Instagram app.
2. From the options that appear, select "Reels."
3. Proceed to record or upload a video for your Reel.
4. Once you're done editing the Reel, tap on the next arrow to go to the caption and sharing settings.

Sharing on Instagram Stories

1. Tap on the camera icon at the top-left corner of the Instagram app or swipe right from your Instagram feed.
2. Capture or upload the desired photo/video you want to use for your Story.

Step 5: Share the Facebook Post Link

Now, it's time to share the Facebook post link on Instagram. Follow the relevant steps based on whether you're using Reels or Stories.

Sharing on Instagram Reels

1. In the Reels caption section, tap on the elongated title field above the video.
2. When the keyboard appears, tap and hold on the field until the option to paste the link appears.
3. Tap on "Paste" to add the Facebook post link.

Sharing on Instagram Stories

1. On the Story editing screen, tap on the text icon ("Aa") to add text to your Story.
2. In the text input field, tap and hold until the option to paste the link appears.
3. Tap on "Paste" to insert the Facebook post link.

Step 6: Customize and Post

After you've pasted the Facebook post link, you can add any additional text, stickers, or drawings to your Reel or Story, just like you would with any other Instagram post. When you're satisfied with the customization, follow these steps to post:

Sharing on Instagram Reels

1. Tap on the right arrow to proceed to the final screen.
2. Choose to either share the Reel to your Instagram feed or only to your Reels tab.
3. Tap on "Share" to publish your Reel.

Sharing on Instagram Stories

1. Tap on the "Your Story" button at the bottom-left corner to share the Story.
2. Alternatively, you can choose to share it with close friends or specific followers using the options on the Story editing screen.
3. Tap on "Send" or "Share" (depending on the sharing option you selected) to publish your Story.

Congratulations! You've successfully shared a Facebook post on Instagram Reels or Stories. Your followers can now see the content and engage with it on Instagram, even if they don't have Facebook accounts.

Remember, while sharing posts from Facebook to Instagram is a great way to cross-promote your content, make sure you respect the copyright and privacy settings of other users' posts.