Accidentally posted a story you didn’t want to share? Don’t worry! This quick guide will show you how to delete a story on Instagram in just a few taps. Learn the fastest way to remove your story, whether it’s live or in your story archive.
📖 Steps to Delete a Story on Instagram:
1️⃣ Open Instagram App:
Launch the Instagram app and ensure you’re logged in to your account.
2️⃣ Access Your Story:
Tap your Profile Picture at the top of your feed to view your active story.
3️⃣ Delete the Story:
Once you’re on the story, tap the Three Dots (More Options) at the bottom right.
Select Delete from the menu that appears.
Confirm your choice by tapping Delete again.
4️⃣ Delete from Story Archive (Optional):
If the story has expired but is saved in your archive, tap the Three Lines (Menu) in your profile.
Go to Archive and find the story you want to delete.
Open the story, tap More Options, and select Delete.
💡 Why Delete a Story?
Remove stories uploaded by mistake.
Protect your privacy.
Reorganize your story highlights.
🌟 Pro Tip:
If you want to prevent accidental uploads in the future, use Instagram’s Drafts feature to review your content before posting.
