{"id":20462,"date":"2025-04-09T16:05:39","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T23:05:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/?p=20462"},"modified":"2026-04-15T13:55:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T20:55:20","slug":"how-to-share-facebook-post-to-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/how-to-share-facebook-post-to-instagram\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Share a Facebook Post to Instagram – The Complete Guide 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sharing your Facebook posts on Instagram<\/strong> is a smart way to expand your reach and strengthen your brand presence across platforms. Facebook and Instagram cater to different audiences, and cross-posting helps you engage both\u2014boosting visibility and saving time.<\/p>\n

When you share content consistently on both platforms, you reinforce your message while benefiting from Instagram\u2019s visual-first experience, which often drives higher interaction. Repurposing posts in this way ensures that your audience sees your content wherever they prefer to connect.<\/p>\n

<\/span>How to Connect Your Instagram Account to Facebook<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before you can share a Facebook post to Instagram, you\u2019ll need to link your accounts. You can do this from either app.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcf1 Connect Instagram to Facebook from the Instagram App<\/h3>\n
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    Open the Instagram app<\/strong> and log into your account.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Tap the menu icon<\/strong> (three horizontal lines in the top-right).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Select Accounts Center<\/strong> under \u201cYour account.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  4. \n

    Tap Sharing across profiles \u2192 Add accounts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Choose Add a Facebook account<\/strong> and log in.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Tap Continue<\/strong> when prompted to enable connected experiences.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Follow the remaining steps to confirm the connection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"Screenshots<\/p>\n

    \ud83d\udcd8 Connect Instagram to Facebook from the Facebook App<\/h3>\n
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      Open the Facebook app<\/strong> and log in.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    2. \n

      Tap the menu icon<\/strong>\u2014bottom right on iOS, top right on Android.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    3. \n

      Scroll Down<\/strong> and tap <\/span>Settings & Privacy \u2192 Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    4. \n

      Tap See more in Accounts Center<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    5. \n

      Select Sharing across profiles \u2192 Add accounts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    6. \n

      Log into your Instagram account<\/strong> if prompted.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Tap Continue<\/strong> and confirm the connection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      \"Screenshots<\/p>\n

      \ud83d\udd17 Official Meta guide to connecting Instagram and Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

      <\/span>How to Share a Post from Facebook to Instagram<\/span><\/h2>\n

      Once your accounts are connected, you can easily share Facebook content to Instagram\u2014whether it\u2019s a photo, video, Reel, or Story.<\/p>\n

      \ud83d\uddbc How to Share Image and Video Posts<\/h3>\n

      If you’re wondering how to share a Facebook post on Instagram<\/strong>, follow these steps:<\/p>\n

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        Open the Facebook app<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      2. \n

        Tap the + (plus)<\/strong> icon and select Post<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      3. \n

        Create your content and attach any media.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      4. \n

        Tap the Instagram icon<\/strong> and toggle on Instagram sharing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      5. \n

        Tap Post<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Your content will now be shared to both your Facebook timeline and Instagram feed.<\/p>\n

        \"Screenshots<\/p>\n

        \ud83c\udf9e How to Share Facebook Reels to Instagram<\/h3>\n

        Here\u2019s how to share a Facebook post to Instagram<\/strong> when it’s a Reel:<\/p>\n

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          Open the Facebook app<\/strong> and tap the + (plus)<\/strong> icon \u2192 Reel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        2. \n

          Select a video from your camera roll.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        3. \n

          Add music, text, filters, or effects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        4. \n

          Tap Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        5. \n

          Tap Share to Instagram<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        6. \n

          Toggle on Instagram sharing <\/strong>and tap X <\/strong>to close<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        7. \n

          Tap Share Now<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Your Reel will be posted on both platforms.<\/p>\n

          \"Screenshots<\/p>\n

          \ud83d\udcd6 How to Share Facebook Stories to Instagram<\/h3>\n

          If you’re asking how do I share a Facebook post to Instagram<\/strong> as a Story, it\u2019s just as simple:<\/p>\n

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            Tap the + (plus)<\/strong> icon and select Story<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

          2. \n

            Choose your photo or video.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

          3. \n

            Add stickers, text, or effects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

          4. \n

            Tap Share to Instagram<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

          5. \n

            Toggle on Instagram sharing <\/strong>and tap X<\/strong> to close<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

          6. \n

            Tap Share<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Your Story will appear on both your Facebook and Instagram accounts for 24 hours.<\/p>\n

            \"Screenshots<\/p>\n

            <\/span>\ud83d\udd01 Automatically Share Facebook Posts to Instagram<\/span><\/h2>\n

            Once you know how to share a post from Facebook to Instagram<\/strong> manually, you may want to streamline the process with automation.<\/p>\n

            \ud83d\udcca Infographic: Sharing from Facebook vs. Using dlvr.it’s Automation<\/h3>\n

            See how native Facebook sharing compares to dlvr.it across features like post types, automation, and platform reach.<\/p>\n

            \"Share<\/p>\n

            <\/span>Use dlvr.it to Auto-Share Facebook to Instagram<\/span><\/h2>\n

            With a tool like dlvr.it<\/strong><\/a>, you can automatically cross-post all your Facebook content\u2014Posts, Reels, and Stories<\/strong>\u2014to Instagram.<\/p>\n

            \u2705 Why use dlvr.it?<\/h3>\n