How to Archive Posts on Instagram

Follow these steps to archive a post in the Instagram mobile app:

What Does It Mean to Archive an Instagram Post?

When you archive an Instagram post, you remove it from public view without actually deleting it. It’s possible to archive Instagram stories as well as posts. You can still view archived posts along with their likes and comments.

How to Archive Multiple Posts at Once

To archive multiple posts you’ve made at once:

Where Are My Archived Instagram Posts?

You can view your archived Instagram posts whenever you want.

How to Automatically Archive Instagram Stories

You must archive posts manually, but you can choose to automatically archive your Instagram stories after 24 hours.

Can You Unarchive Instagram Posts?

Follow these steps to unarchive a post so it reappears on your profile for everyone to see:

Can Others See Archived Posts on Instagram?

No. Archived posts can only be seen by the original author. If you want to share an archived post publically, you have to unarchive it.