How to Easily Cancel an Instagram Story Upload

Learn how to quickly cancel your Instagram story upload with these simple steps.

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To cancel uploading a story on Instagram, simply press the 'X' button on the uploading screen. If the upload has already begun, put your device into airplane mode to stop it. Then, close the app and reopen it. The unfinished upload should be canceled.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens if I cancel an Instagram story upload? If you cancel an upload, the story will not be posted, and any changes made to the story will be discarded.
  2. Can I retrieve a canceled Instagram story upload? No, once you cancel the upload, it cannot be retrieved. You'll need to redo the story if you want to post it.
  3. How do I know if my Instagram story is still uploading? You can tell if it's still uploading by checking the upload progress bar displayed on the screen.
  4. What should I do if my Instagram app crashes during upload? Try reopening the app. If the upload was interrupted, it will not be posted. You may need to re-upload your story.