Want to bring back your old stories? Here’s how!

You can unarchive and add them back to Highlights or your profile.

Stories disappear after 24 hours but are saved in the archive. Learn more

First, open your Instagram app and go to your profile.

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1. Open Instagram

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Want to bring back your old stories? Here’s how!

You can unarchive and add them back to Highlights or your profile.

First, open your Instagram app and go to your profile.

1. Open Instagram

Go to Archive

Find Your Story

Repost or Add to Highlights

Try it now & bring back your favorite memories!