Should I Credit the Original Creator When Reposting on Instagram?
Yes — always give visible credit when reposting content from another Instagram user. Click to learn proper crediting etiquette and how to avoid copyright issues.
Crediting the original creator builds trust and prevents complaints. The easiest way is to tag the creator in your post or caption — for example, “Photo via @creatorhandle.” Most repost apps offer automatic watermarking or credit inclusion.
Failure to credit can result in flagged content or reduced engagement, especially if followers think you’re passing someone else’s work off as your own.
Even for brand campaigns, showing attribution is a best practice unless you have full rights to UGC through terms of use or contest rules.