“Bruh, I Archived My ‘Hot Girl Walk’ Fail & Panicked—Here’s How I Fixed It”
Yo, so you archived an IG Story—prob that vid of you attempting a TikTok dance and eating pavement. Now you’re like WHERE TF IS IT?! Relax, fam. Been there (RIP my ‘Cooking Ramen Gone Wrong’ clip). Let’s unearth that cringe in 3 steps 🕶️…
How to Unarchive an Instagram Story?
Step 1: Find the Archive (It’s Hiding Like a Sneaky Link)
On your phone:
- Open IG → Tap your pfp (bottom right duh)
- Hit the ☰ (top right next to your ✨aesthetic✨ bio)
- Click Archive (not the one beside your ex’s stalking spot)
- Switch to Stories Archive → scroll like you’re looking for that 2AM text you regret
On desktop:
- Go to IG.com → Click your pfp → Profile
- Click the 🕒 icon (aka the archive not your ex’s profile)
- Switch to Stories Archive (IG’s UI is giving pick me energy)
Step 2: Resurrect Your Story (No Witchcraft Needed)
- Scroll to find your Story (use the calendar if you’re an organized king/queen)
- Tap the Story thumbnail (prob titled pls ignore or delete later)
- Hit the … (top right same vibe as read receipts off)
- Click Show on Profile (not Delete unless you’re a ✨masochist✨)
Pro Tip: Add it to a Highlight called Ls I’ve Taken or Glow-Up Evidence for clout 💅
“But It’s Still Gone?!” – Fixing Fails (We’ve All Been There)
- Problem: Unarchived but not in Highlights? Girl you forgot to add it
- Fix: Profile → Tap + under Highlights → Select the unarchived Story
- Problem: Archived a Highlight?
- Fix: Go to Highlights Archive (IG’s way of saying you’re a hoarder)
FAQ (For the Overthinkers)
Q: Can I unarchive someone else’s Story?
A: Nah unless you’re a hacker (and this ain’t Mr. Robot)
Q: Will my followers get notified?
A: Naurr. It’s stealth mode like refollowing your ex
Q: How long do Stories stay archived?
A: Forever. IG’s like your cringe is our treasure
Q: What if I archived a Highlight?
A: Same steps! Just go to Highlights Archive (iykyk)
