Instagram stories don’t always work. You might get a message that says “Failed to upload” or the story might just appear as a black box. If your Instagram stories aren’t uploading, here’s how to fix it.

If Instagram can't upload your stories, there could be several reasons why.

If your Instagram stories are not uploading, you can try these steps to fix the issue.

Check your internet connection. Uploading videos uses a lot of data. Connect to a Wi-Fi network if you have poor reception.