How to Repost a Story on Facebook

Looking to share an amazing Facebook Story you just saw? Whether you were tagged by a friend or stumbled upon a great piece of content from another creator, reposting a Story can be a fantastic way to share valuable moments and build community. This guide will walk you through exactly how to do it, covering every scenario you might encounter.

The Golden Rule of Reposting: Tags and Privacy Settings

Before getting into the steps, it's important to understand Facebook's rules. Your ability to share someone's Story depends on two factors: their privacy settings and whether they've tagged you.

In short, if a user has a private profile or has disabled sharing options, you won't be able to directly reshare their Story. Facebook does this to protect user privacy. The easiest way to repost a story is when someone directly tags your profile in it. This action serves as implicit permission, signaling to Facebook that the user wants you to see the Story and be able to share it.

If you aren't tagged, don't worry. There are still ways to share the content, but they require a bit more manual work and a strong emphasis on giving proper credit to the original creator.

How to Repost a Facebook Story When You're Tagged

This is the simplest and most common scenario. When a friend, colleague, or brand tags you in their Facebook Story, you get a direct notification and a clear path to share it on your own profile. It’s a great way to show appreciation for the mention and share user-generated content quickly.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Check Your Notifications: When someone tags you in their Story, you’ll receive an automatic notification. It will usually say something like, "[Friend's Name] tagged you in their story." You will also likely receive a message in your Facebook Messenger inbox from them.
2. Open the Story: Tap on the notification or message. This will take you directly to the Story where you were tagged.
3. Find the "Add to Your Story" Button: When viewing the Story, you'll see a prominent button or link at the bottom that says "Add this to your story" or "Add to Your Story." It’s impossible to miss. This is your shortcut.
4. Customize Your Shared Story: Tapping that button opens the Facebook Story editor, with the original Story ready to be posted to your feed. At this stage, it’s basically an image or video layer you can build upon. This is your chance to add your own personality! You can:
   • Resize and Reposition: Pinch, zoom, and drag the original Story to make it bigger, smaller, or placed differently on the screen.
   • Add Text: Include your own comments. You could say "Thanks for the shoutout!" or add your thoughts on the original post.
   • Use Stickers, GIFs, and Music: Add interactive elements like polls, quizzes, or animated GIFs to make the shared story more engaging. You can even add music to enhance the mood or message.
   • Tag Others: If relevant, you can add more tags to include others in the conversation.
5. Share Your Story: Once you’re satisfied with your edits, tap the "Share to Story" button. That's it - you’ve reposted the Story. The shared Story will show your audience who the original creator was, with a clear link back to their profile, which is great for giving credit.

This process is seamless and integrated directly into the Facebook interface. It’s the platform’s officially supported way to share user-generated content and collaborative moments.

How to Repost a Story When You’re NOT Tagged

What if you see a Story you love - a beautiful photo, an insightful quote, or an inspiring video - but you weren’t tagged? Facebook doesn’t provide a direct "share" button in this case to protect the original poster’s privacy. They haven’t explicitly invited you to share it, so the platform won’t let you easily do so.

However, there are manual workarounds. But before you use them, remember the most important rule: always give credit to the original creator. A good practice is to message the person and ask for permission before sharing. It’s respectful and helps foster better relationships online.

Method 1: The Screenshot Approach (for Photos and Text)

For static Stories, the easiest method is a simple screenshot. It’s quick, effective, and clean.

How to Do It:

1. Open the Facebook app and locate the Story you want to share.
2. Take a screenshot. (On iPhone, press the side button and volume up button simultaneously. On Android, usually the power and volume down buttons.)
3. Open your gallery and crop the screenshot. Remove any unnecessary parts like the time, battery icon, or notification bar. You want a clean image.
4. Open your Facebook Story creator, select the cropped screenshot, and post it.
5. CRITICAL STEP: Before posting, use the "Text" tool to credit the original creator. Type something like "Love this from @[Creator's Handle]!" and tag their profile to create a live link.

Method 2: The Screen Recording Approach (for Videos)

If the Story is a video, use your phone’s screen recording feature. It’s just as simple as taking a screenshot, but for moving content.

How to Do It:

1. Both iOS and Android have built-in screen recorders. On iPhone, swipe down from the top right and tap the record button (a circle within a circle). On most Android phones, access it in the Quick Settings panel after swiping down from the top.
2. Open the Facebook Story you wish to share and let it play while recording. Turn on sound if you want the audio.
3. Stop the recording after the Story finishes.
4. Go to your gallery and trim the recording to remove excess parts. Focus only on the Story segment.
5. Upload the trimmed video to your own Facebook Story.
6. Remember to CREDIT: Use the text tool to clearly tag the original creator’s profile, especially important for videos which require more effort to produce.

Why Reposting Stories Is a Smart Social Media Strategy

Reposting Stories isn’t just about sharing fun moments, it’s a smart tactic for marketers, creators, and brands. If done thoughtfully, it can boost your content strategy and strengthen your community. Here’s why:

• Utilizing User-Generated Content (UGC): When customers or fans tag your brand in a Story featuring your product or service, reposting it acts as social proof. It’s an authentic testimonial that shows potential customers real people love what you offer.
• Building a Stronger Community: Sharing user content makes your audience feel seen and appreciated. It transforms your social media from a one-way broadcast into a two-way conversation, fostering loyalty and belonging.
• Curating Quality Content: You don’t have to create everything from scratch. Sharing relevant, valuable content from others in your niche (with credit, of course) positions you as a trusted resource. It helps fill your content calendar and offers consistent value.
• Strengthening Partnerships: Reposting stories from partner brands, influencers, or collaborators is an easy way to support them. This goodwill often leads to reciprocation and exposes your brand to their audience, strengthening professional relationships.

Best Practices for Reposting Content

Follow these simple guidelines to ensure effective and ethical reposting:

• Always Give Credit: This can’t be overstated. Whether you’re screenshotting, screen recording, or using the share button, always tag and credit the original creator clearly.
• Ask for Permission: If not tagged, send a quick message saying, "Hey, I love your latest Story! Would you mind if I share it and tag you?" Most people will appreciate the courtesy.
• Add Your Own Voice: Don’t just repost without context. Use text overlays, stickers, polls, or comments to tell your audience why you’re sharing it and what it means to you.
• Stay On-Brand: Make sure shared content aligns with your brand’s message, style, and values. Sharing off-topic posts can confuse your audience.
• Engage After Sharing: Let the original poster know you shared their content by sending a quick message. This builds genuine connections. Learn more here.

Final Thoughts

Sharing a Facebook Story is straightforward when you’re tagged and still manageable when you're not - if you approach it respectfully. By following the correct steps and always giving credit, you can leverage shared Stories to deepen your audience relationships, amplify user content, and keep your feed lively.

Creating a strong Story strategy requires organization and consistency, which can be challenging with multiple social channels. Managing content - from high-effort videos to daily Stories and Reels - can be overwhelming. That’s why we built Postbase - a clean, visual calendar designed for today's media formats. It provides a bird’s-eye view of your entire content plan, helping you schedule posts and identify gaps so your brand’s narrative remains consistent, including your Stories.