How to Cancel an Instagram Story Upload: Quick Guide

Learn how to quickly cancel a story upload on Instagram with simple steps to manage your uploads.

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To cancel a story upload on Instagram, quickly tap the three dots on the uploading story and select 'Delete'. If the upload is already in progress, you can turn on Airplane Mode or disconnect from the internet to interrupt the process, then delete the pending story in the drafts or uploads section.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens if I delete a story while it's uploading? If you delete a story while it's uploading, it will not be posted, and you can remove it from your drafts.
  2. Can I retrieve a deleted story on Instagram? Once a story is deleted on Instagram, it cannot be retrieved unless it's saved in your archives.
  3. How do I access my drafts on Instagram? To access your drafts on Instagram, go to the story creation screen, and tap on the 'Drafts' section to view saved stories.
  4. Is there a time limit to cancel an Instagram story upload? There is no specific time limit, but the upload process must be interrupted quickly to avoid posting.

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