Instructions apply to the Instagram app for iOS and Android.
Tap thethree-dot menuat the top of the post.
What Does It Mean to Archive an Instagram Post?
TapSelect, then choose the posts you want to archive.
TapArchive, then tapArchiveagain to confirm.
Where Are My Archived Instagram Posts?
you’ve got the option to view your archived Instagram posts whenever you want.
TapStories archiveat the top of the screen to switch between your archived stories and posts.
TapSave story to archive.
Can You Unarchive Instagram Posts?
Choose the post you want to unarchive.
TapStories archiveat the top to switch between archived stories and posts.
Can Others See Archived Posts on Instagram?
Archived posts can only be seen by the original author.
If you want to share an archived post publically, you have to unarchive it.
FAQ
Archived Instagram posts are stored indefinitely until you delete them.
They never automatically expire.
Only the original author can view archived Instagram posts.
To share an archived post, you have to unarchive it.
