If you’re an active Instagram user, you’re likely familiar with Instagram Stories, which allow you to share photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours. In this article, we’ll cover how to view and recover Instagram Stories even after they’ve disappeared.
What are Instagram Stories?
Instagram Stories are similar to WhatsApp Status, letting you share photos, videos, and other content that auto-disappear after 24 hours. This feature is perfect for sharing temporary content with your followers or for brands to experiment with posts that won’t remain on the feed permanently.
Can You Recover Deleted or Expired Stories?
Yes, even though Stories are designed to disappear after 24 hours, you can still find and recover deleted Stories on Instagram. Below, we’ll walk through the methods to find and restore them.
How to Find Deleted Stories in the Instagram App
Instagram provides a Recently Deleted folder where you can view and recover deleted posts and Stories. Content in this folder remains available for 30 days before it’s permanently deleted. Follow these steps:
1. Open the Instagra app on your Android or iPhone.
2. Tap your Profile Picture in the bottom-right corner.
3. On your profile screen, tap the Hamburger menu (three lines) at the top-right.
4. Select Your Activity from the menu.
5. Scroll down and tap Recently Deleted.
6. Here, you’ll find all Stories you’ve deleted within the last 30 days.
7. To recover a Story, tap it and then the three dots at the bottom-right.
8. Select Restore and confirm by tapping the Restore button.
Remember, content in the Recently Deleted folder is automatically deleted after 30 days. For Stories, you can only repost them if they’re restored within 24 hours of posting.
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How to Find Deleted Stories in Instagram’s Archive Folder
Instagram also has an Archive folder that stores your posted Stories. However, this only works if you’ve enabled the Save Story to archive option. Here’s how to access it:
1. Open the Instagram app on your Android or iPhone.
2. Tap your Profile Picture in the bottom-right corner.
3. Tap the Hamburger menu at the top-right.
4. Select Archived from the menu.
5. Switch to the Stories Archive to view your deleted Instagram Stories.
How to Recover Deleted Instagram Photos and Videos
The steps to recover deleted Instagram photos and videos are the same as recovering Stories. Just head to the Recently Deleted folder using the mobile app. If your content isn’t there, it may be because the 30-day window has passed.
Other Ways to View Deleted Stories on Instagram
There are no other official ways to view deleted Instagram Stories once they’re permanently gone. Some apps and Instagram mods claim to show deleted Stories, but it’s best to avoid these as the content is also removed from Instagram’s servers after 30 days.
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