How to Archive Instagram Posts on iPhone and iPad

How to Archive Instagram Posts on iPhone and iPad

Now, you no longer need to delete any Instagram post just because it didn’t get a lot of likes or you don’t want it to show on your profile anymore. So, what’s the better way to deal with the unwanted posts? Simply archive those Instagram posts on your iPhone and keep them under the wraps.

You can easily access the archived posts. If you ever change your mind and wish to recover them from the archive, you will be able to get it done with ease. Let’s head over to know out how it’s done the quick way!

How to Archive Posts in Instagram on iPhone and iPad

Note: Make sure to update Instagram to the latest version before following this guide. (App Store → Updates → Tap on Update next to Instagram.)

Step #1. Open Instagram on your iOS device.

Open Instagram on your iOS device

Step #2. Tap on the profile button at the bottom right.

Tap on the profile button at the bottom right

Step #3. Now, select the post you want to archive and tap on it.

Select the post you want to archive

Step #4. Next, you need to tap on the three horizontal dots at the top of the post.

Tap on the three horizontal dots at the top right

Step #5. Select Archive.

Select ArchiveHow to Access/View Archived Posts in Instagram on iPhone and iPad

Step #1. Open Instagram → tap on the profile tab.

Step #2. Next, you need to tap on the clock icon at the upper right corner.
Check out your archived posts.

Tap on Clock icon, then checkout the archived postsHow to Unarchive Instagram Posts on iPhone and iPad

Later, if you decide to restore your posts from archive lists, you can easily get it done.

Step #1. Open InstagramProfile tab at the bottom → Clock icon at the tap right.

Tap on the clock icon at the upper right corner

Step #2. Tap on the post which you want to restore.

Tap on the post which you want to restore

Step #3. Now, tap on the three horizontal dots at the top right.

Tap on the three horizontal dots at the top right

Step #4. Select Show on Profile.

Select Show on Profile

That’s it!

The Bottom Line:

As a user, I really appreciate the option to archive posts. It provides you the needed freedom to hide the posts which you don’t want to show anymore– without doing away with it. What do you think of it? Share your feedback in the comments below.

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