How to Repost an Instagram Reel the Right Way (With Credit)

Use Instagram's own tools first

• Share to your Story: tap Share › Add to story. The creator is credited automatically.
• Repost: tap the repost icon to share it with your followers, with the original creator shown.
• Remix: respond side-by-side with your own clip.

If you download and reupload

1. Ask the creator for permission by DM.
2. Tag them in the caption and on the video.
3. Don't crop out their watermark or name.
4. Don't monetise it without a written agreement.

Pros and cons of reuploading

Pros: you control the caption and the post stays on your grid.

Cons: you lose the original's likes and comments, and you need permission.

Step-by-step with screenshots

1. 1

   Ask permission

   Send the creator a DM explaining how you'll use the reel.

   
2. 2

   Download the reel

   Use the IGLink Reels Downloader.

   
3. 3

   Post with credit

   Tag the creator in the caption and on screen.