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After a few years of development, Instagram Reels have finally seen the light of day and found their way onto our smartphones. Currently, the new feature is available in 50 countries, the U.S. among them. This feature allows Instagram users to film themselves using the app or upload already existing video from the gallery and overlay different stickers and filters onto the video, add music, etc. The video itself can last up to 60 seconds.<\/p>\n

To create a reel on Instagram, you\u2019ll have to open the Instagram app, swipe right to access the camera, or click on the story button located in the top left corner of the screen. Then choose Reels on the panel situated below and tap the \u2018Record\u2019 button. You are now ready to start! Don\u2019t forget to take advantage of additional features such as filters and stickers.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Instagram users can also share reels with other people on the social network.<\/p>\n

In this article, we will discuss how to share Reels using different methods.<\/p>\n

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How to share Instagram Reels?<\/h2>\n

Once you\u2019ve finished recording, editing, and embellishing the Reel, you can effortlessly post it on your profile. Alternatively, you can share it through Direct Messages (DM) with other users. Or you can add the video to your Instagram Story for all your followers to see! In the following sections, we will explain each method in more detail.<\/p>\n

Sharing your Instagram Reel as a DM<\/h3>\n

Once you’ve finished recording your Reel, hit the arrow in the upper right corner of the screen to proceed to the sharing options. Here, you can choose who you want to share your Instagram Reel with.<\/p>\n

If you wish to send your Reel as a DM to specific individuals, select the \u2018Stories\u2019 tab on your upper panel and choose the users. You can use the search box located at the top to simplify the search process. Once you\u2019re done, hit the \u2018Send\u2019 button next to the person’s name.<\/p>\n

Sharing Instagram Reel to your Stories<\/h2>\n

A similar approach can be applied when adding an Instagram Reel to your Stories, but instead of selecting specific people, you have to hit the \u2018Stories\u2019 tab on the top panel. Then you need to select the ‘Share’ button. To finish, tap the ‘Done’ button. Your Instagram Story will be updated with the Reel. You can access it by clicking the Story icon.<\/p>\n

This method is exceptionally useful since it makes your Reel available to each individual who follows you!<\/p>\n

Since Instagram stories do not allow users to upload videos that last more than 15 seconds, it may seem like you won\u2019t be able to share all Reels with your audience. If that\u2019s your case, don\u2019t worry because there is a fairly simple solution. All you have to do is:<\/p>\n