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February 10, 2025
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How to Recover Deleted Instagram Stories
Accidentally deleting a story doesn't always mean it's gone forever. Here's how to recover it.
Using Recently Deleted
Instagram keeps deleted content for 30 days:
- Go to Settings, Account, Recently Deleted
- Find your deleted story
- Tap Restore to recover it
Prevention Tips
- Enable automatic archiving in settings
- Save stories to your camera roll before posting
- Use Highlights for important stories you want to keep