How to Save, Access, or Delete Drafts on Instagram

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How to Use a Draft for Instagram Posts

Here’s how you can save, access, publish, or delete drafts for posts on the Instagram app. Let us look at how to create a draft.

Create a Draft for the Post

Step 1:OpenInstagram> tap on theplus iconto create a new post.

Step 2:Tap onPost> select all thepicturesyou want to post.

Step 3:Make the edits if you wish and tap on theleft-facing arrowat the top left.

Step 4:Tap onSave Draft.

Find and Publish a Post From Drafts

Once your draft is saved, you can access or publish it as a post following the below steps.

Step 1:Open theInstagram appand tap on theplus icon. Tap onPostand selectDrafts.

Step 2:Select thedraftand make any edits you wish. Once done, publish the same as a post.

Also Read:How to rearrange Instagram posts without deleting

How to Delete an Instagram Post Draft

Here’s how to delete a draft for an Instagram post. You first need to open the drafts section from the steps in the previous section.

Step 1:Open theInstagram appand tap on theplus icon. Tap onPost> selectDrafts>Manage.

Step 2:Tap on theedit icon.Selectthe draft you want to discard and tap on thecheck mark.

Step 3:Tap onDiscardto delete the draft.

How to Use a Draft for Instagram Stories

Here’s how to create, use, and delete a draft for anInstagram story.

Save Instagram Drafts for a Story

Step 1:Open theInstagram appand tap on theplus iconto add a new story. SelectStory.

Step 2: Upload a picture. Once you make the edits, tap on theleft-facing arrow>Save Draft.

Access Your Instagram Drafts

Step 1:Open theInstagram appand tap on theplus iconto add a new story.

Step 2:SelectStory. Open the gallery and tap onDrafts.Select the draftyou want to post and publish it as a story.

Delete an Instagram Story Draft

Step 1:Open thesaved story drafton your Instagram app and tap on theleft-facingarrow icon.

Step 2:Tap onDelete Draft.

How to Use Drafts for Instagram Reels

Also Read:How to edit Reels using Instagram’s built-in editor

How to Create a Draft for an Instagram Reel

Once you make all the edits for the Reel and as you publish it, you will find an option to save the Reel as a draft. Tap on theSave Draftto do so.

How to Find and Publish a Reel From Drafts

Step 1:In the Instagram app, tap on theplus iconto publish a new Reel.

Step 2:Tap onReeland selectDrafts. Select theReelfrom the drafts to publish it on your feed.

How to Delete an Instagram Reels Draft

To delete a draft, open thesaved draftsand tap onSelectat the top right. Then,selectall the drafts you want to delete > tap onDiscard.

Also Read:How to make Instagram Reels with multiple photos.

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Last updated on 27 August, 2024

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