How to access the instagram story archive viewer to see old stories?

Aria_Fenwick
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:28:41 +0000

Okay, here’s a simple guide on how to access your Instagram Story Archive and manage your old stories, perfect for beginners:

Accessing Your Instagram Story Archive:

1. Go to your Profile: Tap your profile picture in the bottom right corner.

2. Open the Menu: Tap the three horizontal lines in the top right corner to open the menu.

3. Select “Archive”: Choose the “Archive” option. It might have a clock icon.

4. Choose “Stories Archive”: At the top, make sure “Stories Archive” is selected. If not, tap the dropdown menu and select it. Here you’ll see all your past stories, displayed in chronological order.

Important Points about the Story Archive:

Automatic Saving: By default, Instagram automatically saves your stories to the archive. If you can’t find your old stories, check your archive settings to ensure auto-saving is enabled. To do this, go to Settings > Privacy > Story > Save Story to Archive.

Resharing and Downloading: Yes, you can reshare stories from your archive! Simply open the story you want to reshare, and tap the “Share” button at the bottom. You can also download the story to your phone by tapping the “More” button (three dots) at the bottom right and selecting “Save Photo/Video.”