How to Share a Facebook Story to Your News Feed

That amazing Facebook Story you posted doesn’t have to disappear after just 24 hours. You can easily give it a second life and reach a much broader audience by sharing it directly to your News Feed as a permanent post. This guide walks you through exactly how to do it - both before and after you post - and explores the strategy behind why this is such a savvy move for any creator or brand.

Why Share Your Facebook Story to the News Feed?

At first glance, Stories and News Feed posts seem to serve different purposes. Stories are ephemeral, casual, and perfect for in-the-moment updates, while feed posts are more permanent and polished. But bridging that gap is a powerful way to make your content work harder for you. Sharing your Stories to the feed isn't just about saving your work, it's a strategic decision with several key benefits.

Extend the Lifetime of Your Best Content

The most obvious benefit is durability. You put time and effort into creating a compelling Story - designing graphics, editing a short video, or crafting a clever poll. Why let that work vanish after only 24 hours? By sharing it as a News Feed post, the content becomes a permanent part of your profile or Page timeline. New followers will be able to see it days, weeks, or even months later, giving you a much higher return on your creative investment.

Maximize Your Content's Reach and Visibility

Not everyone who follows you watches Stories regularly. Some users spend their entire Facebook session scrolling through the News Feed. By sharing your Story as a post, you guarantee it reaches both audiences. You reach the loyal Story viewers who check daily and the passive feed scrollers who might have otherwise missed your update. This simple action can dramatically increase the total number of people who see your content.

Reinforce Your Most Important Messages

Have an upcoming product launch, promotion, event, or major announcement? A single mention in your Story might not be enough. Repetition is a fundamental part of marketing, and sharing that announcement from your Story to your feed reinforces the message. It creates another touchpoint, making it more likely your audience will see, remember, and take action on the information you’re sharing.

Fill Your Content Calendar and Save Time

Let's be honest: creating high-quality content consistently is demanding. Repurposing a successful Facebook Story is one of the most efficient ways to fill your content calendar. Instead of starting from scratch, you can use a proven piece of content that already resonated with your Story audience. This frees you up to spend more time engaging with comments and planning your next big campaign.

How to Share Your Facebook Story to the Feed: The Step-by-Step Guide

Facebook gives you a couple of ways to get this done. You can either share the Story as a post while it’s still live, or you can go into your archive and share any Story you’ve ever posted. We'll cover both methods, but sharing from your active story or archive is generally the most flexible and widely used approach.

Method 1: Sharing an Active or Archived Story as a Post

This is the most common method because it gives you the flexibility to decide which Stories are engaging enough to become permanent posts. You can wait to see how a Story performs before committing it to your feed.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Open Your Story: First, navigate to the Facebook app. If your Story is currently live, you can find it at the top of your News Feed where the Story circles are. Tap on "Your story" to view it.
2. - OR - Access Your Story Archive: If the Story has already expired (it's been over 24 hours), you’ll need to access your Story Archive.
   • Go to your own Facebook profile page.
   • Tap on the three-dot menu (...) below your profile picture.
   • From the menu, select "Archive."
   • At the top of the next screen, make sure "Story Archive" is selected. Here you'll see every Story you've ever posted, organized by date. Tap on the one you want to share.
3. Find the "Share as Post" Option: Whether you’re viewing a live story or one from the archive, the next step is the same. Look for the options menu, which is usually a three-dot icon (...) in the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen. Tap it.
4. Select "Share as Post": A menu will pop up with several options. Look for "Share as Post" and tap on it. (Note: For some video stories or interactive story elements, this option may not be available. Static images and simple videos work best).
5. Customize Your New Post: This is a vital step! Facebook will now open the standard post creation screen, with your Story content pre-loaded. This is your chance to optimize it for the News Feed.
   • Write a new caption: Your Story might have relied on context or text overlays that don't carry over into the post. Write a descriptive caption that explains the content and gives it purpose as a standalone post. Tell your audience why they should care, ask a question, or add a call to action.
   • Add hashtags: Include relevant hashtags to improve discoverability.
   • Tag people or brands: If the content involves other people, Pages, or products, tag them in the post to increase reach and engagement.
   • Add a location: If relevant, tag your location.
6. Set Your Audience and Share: Finally, choose who can see your post (Public, Friends, etc.) and hit the "Post" button. Your former Story is now a permanent fixture on your timeline!

Method 2: During the Initial Story Creation (For Automatic Sharing)

A less common but still useful method is to set your Stories to automatically share to your feed as you post them. This is more of an "all or nothing" approach, suitable for brands or creators who want maximum visibility on every piece of content without having to manually repurpose each one.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Create Your Story: Open the Facebook app and tap the "Create story" button to add your photo or video.
2. Edit Your Content: Add any stickers, text, music, or effects that you want.
3. Access the Privacy Settings: Before you tap the final "Share" button, look for a settings option on the creation screen. This often appears as a gear icon ⚙️ or a button labeled "Privacy."
4. Toggle "Share to News Feed": Inside the privacy settings, you should see an option like "Always Share to News Feed" or a similar setting. Turning this on tells Facebook to automatically create a companion News Feed post every time you publish a new Story.
5. Share Your Story: Once enabled, tap the "Share" button. Your Story will publish, and shortly after, a post containing the same content will appear in your News Feed.

Fair Warning: While efficient, this method gives you less control. You won't have the opportunity to add a custom caption for the News Feed post from this flow. As a result, Method 1 is generally recommended for those managing a brand or business page who want to tailor the messaging for each format.

From Ephemeral to Evergreen: Strategic Tips for Your Stories-Turn-Posts

Simply knowing how to share your Story to your feed is just the beginning. The real magic comes from being strategic about which Stories you choose to elevate and how you frame them as posts.

Be Selective About What You Share

Not every Story deserves a permanent place on your timeline. Answering a simple Q&,A, a fun poll, or a random behind-the-scenes moment might be great for engaging your most loyal viewers, but it might not make sense as a permanent post. Reserve this treatment for your best content:

• High-quality user-generated content (UGC) where customers have tagged you.
• Product demonstrations or showcases.
• Announcements, milestones, or important updates.
• Tips, tutorials, or highly valuable pieces of information.
• The results of engaging polls or quizzes that generated a lot of buzz.

Turn a Series of Stories into a Single, Value-Packed Post

Did you post a sequence of 5-6 Story slides walking through a new feature or sharing highlights from an event? Instead of sharing just one, save all the photos and videos from that series to your phone. Then, create a new carousel post or video reel on your feed that combines them into a single, cohesive piece of content. This delivers a more complete and satisfying experience for your News Feed audience than a single, out-of-context Story slide would.

Use Posts to Add Backstory to Your Story Content

A Story is often a brief snapshot. Your News Feed post is an opportunity to elaborate. If you shared a beautiful photo from an event in your Story, use the News Feed post to tell the story behind that photo. Who were you with? What did you learn? What was the most memorable moment? Adding detailed context transforms a simple visual into a piece of captivating content.

Final Thoughts

Mastering how to share your Facebook Stories to your News Feed is a must-have skill for making your social media efforts more efficient and effective. It turns temporary snippets into long-lasting assets, ensuring your best content reaches the widest possible audience and continues to provide value long after that initial 24-hour window has closed.

Knowing which content to create and where it fits in your overall strategy is half the battle. We've wrestled with this ourselves - scheduling short-form video and visual content formats across multiple platforms can feel chaotic. That’s why we designed Postbase around a beautiful visual calendar. It lets you step back, see your entire plan for Reels, Stories, and TikToks in one cohesive view, and confidently schedule everything without getting lost in the weeds.