How to Use Instagram Drafts

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Millions of people use Instagram on a daily basis to share photos and videos with friends and family. What you may not know, however, is that Instagram also has a drafts feature that allows you to save your posts as drafts so that you can come back to them later and finish editing them.

The drafts feature is a great way to ensure that you don’t accidentally post something that you’re not ready to share with the world. It also allows you to take your time editing your photos and videos so that they’re just perfect before you share them.

If you’re not sure how to access the drafts feature on Instagram, don’t worry we got you covered!

How Do You Find Your Drafts On Instagram?

To find your drafts on Instagram, open Instagram and select the ‘+’ icon to add a post. Tap on Post. You should now see Drafts from the menu, tap on it. Select the draft you created and select Next. Complete your post in the usual way and select Share when ready.

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What Happened To My Drafts On Instagram?

Your drafts are saved in your phone’s draft folder. To find them, go to the Instagram app and click the “D” button on the bottom of the screen.

Where Is The Draft Reel On Instagram?

There are two ways to access your Reel drafts on Instagram. The first way is to open the Instagram app and tap on the camera icon at the bottom of the screen. This will open the Reel viewfinder. Swipe left to view your drafts. Tap on the add (+) or gallery icon at the bottom of the screen to add a draft.

The second way is to open your Instagram profile screen and tap on the Reels icon. Tap on the first box that says Drafts. This will open a list of all your Reel drafts.

How Do You Find A Saved Draft?

To find a saved draft, open the Posts & Stories icon and tap on the arrow drop down next to Published. Select “Drafts” and you’ll see a list of all the drafts you’ve saved. To post or delete a draft, tap on the three vertical dots.

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How Long Do Instagram Post Drafts Last?

Instagram post drafts will last for seven days before disappearing. This is a great way to manage your Stories creation flow, and post at optimal times to maximize engagement.

Conclusion

The Instagram drafts feature is a great way to ensure that you don’t accidentally post something that you’re not ready to share with the world. It also allows you to take your time editing your photos and videos so that they’re just perfect before you share them.

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Sanjeev Singh

Sanjeev is the tech editor at DeviceMAG. He has a keen interest in all things technology, and loves to write about the latest developments in the industry. He has a passion for quality-focused journalism and believes in using technology to make people's lives better. He has worked in the tech industry for over 15 years, and has written for some of the biggest tech blogs in the world. Sanjeev is also an avid photographer and loves spending time with his family.