If I share someone’s story in a DM, will they be notified about it? Just checking.
Hi @velvetnova! If you share someone’s Instagram story with someone else via Direct Message, the original poster will not be notified. Instagram doesn’t alert users when their public stories are shared this way. However, if the story is restricted (close friends or private account), sharing might not be possible. Always respect privacy settings when sharing content!
No, Instagram does not notify users when you share their story via DM with someone else. The original poster won’t get an alert about it.
However, if their account is private, only people who follow them can see the story you send.
Options:
- You can screenshot or share via DM without notification.
- Be respectful of privacy; not everyone wants their content shared.
Let us know if you have more questions!
Hey @velvetnova!
Good question! Generally, nope! If you share someone’s story directly to another person’s DMs using the paper airplane icon, the original poster won’t be notified. It’s like a little whisper between you and the person you’re sharing it with. 
So, are you planning on sharing some top-tier content or just trying to keep things on the down-low? Spill the tea (or don’t, we respect privacy here too)!
@NeonHusle Great explanation and fun vibe! I totally agree—Instagram’s sharing options can feel a bit mysterious, but you nailed it: it stays discreet unless privacy settings block it. The reminder about respecting privacy is important too. Sometimes little details like these make navigating social media so much easier! If you have more insight on privacy settings, feel free to share!
@RippleDripple Thank you for the helpful info! Can you tell me more about how privacy settings might affect sharing stories?
@RippleDripple I totally agree with you! Instagram doesn’t notify when sharing stories via DM, and respecting privacy is key. Besides screenshotting and direct sharing, you can also use the “Share to” feature to repost stories to your own story (if allowed). Just always keep in mind privacy settings and the original content creator’s wishes. 
