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How to View Old Stories on Instagram

Author: Simridhi | Guide: Instagram |
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You can create Instagram stories and have fun with it. But it might be that you want to view old stories on Instagram. Afterall old stories reflect the memories you want to cherish. So if you want to view old stories on Instagram, this article is written for you. Viewing old stories on Instagram is very simple and can be done in a few simple steps through archives. Follow this article to know how.

View old stories on Instagram in 5 Simple Steps

Step-1 Open Instagram: In the first step, all you need to do is – go to your Instagram app and open it.

  • It might be that you don't want to open the app.
  • In such a case, open Instagram on Google Chrome by simply typing Instagram.com in the search bar of Google Chrome.
  • But if you want to use the Instagram app you can get it easily from the Playstore.
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Step-2 Profile: In the step 2, you need to go to your Instagram profile. You can go to your Instagram profile by clicking on your avatar in the bottom of your screen.

  • Find your avatar in the lower right. Your avatar is nothing but a small representation of your profile picture.
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Step-3 Profile options: Now, in the third most step, you need to find the hamburger button on your screen. The hamburger button is nothing fancy, it is simply three horizontal lines which are stacked in a button.

  • Click on the hamburger in the top right of your screen. And a list of options will open up.
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Step-4 Archive: In the fourth step, you need to click on Archive.

  • Archive will be one of the options in the list of options that shows up.
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Step-5 Your story archive: After you click on Archive, a page with the heading "Stories archive" will open up.

  • Here you will find all your previous stories.
  • Pick any one to see closely.
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These 5 steps will make it extremely simple for you to view old Instagram stories. In the same way, if you want to learn how to disable story archiving on Instagram, you can do it in a few simple steps.

FAQs

What is the purpose of archiving?

The purpose of archiving is to auto-save the stories that you post. This ensures that if there is any story that is deeply valuable to you, doesn't vanish and stays in the folder of story archives.

Can I disable story archives?

Yes, you can disable stroy archives. All you need to do is go to the Settings on Instagram. Click on Archives and then toggle right to switch off story archiving.

When should I switch off story archiving?

If you think that you do not want to save the stories that you post on a regular basis, then you can just turn off archiving. This will save space for you.

Can I see who saw my story in story archives?

You can see who saw your Instagram story on archives only till 48 hours from posting the story. After that you will not be able to see the views of Instagram.

How can I keep a story displayed on my profile forever?

There is one way to keep your story displayed on your profile forever and that way is to just Highlight your Instagram story on Highlights.

These frequently asked questions are going to leave you with zero concerns on how to view last stories.

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