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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene has been writing and editing tech content at wikiHow since 2019. She previously worked for AppleCare, served as a writing tutor, volunteered in IT at an animal rescue, and taught as an adjunct professor for EN101 and EN102. Darlene has completed Coursera courses on technology, writing, and language. She holds both a BA (2011) and an MA (2012) from Rowan University in Writing, with a focus on workplace communication. With her extensive experience, academic background, and ongoing learning, Darlene has become the go-to grammar expert for her friends and family, as well as a skilled wordsmith for anyone in need. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 287,266 times. Learn more...
Do you want to rewatch your old Facebook Stories? Although Stories on Facebook disappear after 24 hours, you can still find your own in your Story Archive and this wikiHow article teaches you how.[1]XResearch source
Best Way to See Stories on Facebook after 24 Hours
You can only view old Stories if the Story Archive feature is enabled.[2]XResearch source Tap the three-line menu icon in the top or bottom right corner of your screen. Tap the three-dot button under your profile's cover photo. Go to "Archive" and toggle "Story Archive" on. Tap "Story Archive" at the top and select a Story to view it.[3]XResearch source
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1 Open Facebook. This app icon looks like a lowercase "f" on a blue background.
The steps are the same for both Android and iPhones, but the buttons may be in different areas.
You'll only be able to view old Stories if the Story Archive feature is enabled. If it is not, you won't be able to view your archived Stories. To turn it on, go to your profile, then tap the three-dot menu under your profile. Tap Archive and Story Archive then tap the switch to toggle "Story Archive" on.[4]XResearch source Tap the switch (it'll be colorless and pointing left) to turn it off.
2 Tap ☰ and tap your name. If you're using an iPhone or iPad, the three-line menu icon will be in the bottom right corner of your screen. For Androids, the three-line menu icon is in the top right corner of your screen.[5]XResearch source
You'll see your profile.
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3 Tap … . You'll see this three-dot menu icon under your cover photo near the middle of your screen.[6]XResearch source
4 Tap Archive and Story Archive. The first Archive option is next to an icon of a paper box and Story Archive is located at the top of the page.
5 Tap a Story to view it. While these Stories are over 24 hours old, you will only be able to see your own. You cannot see Stories that were uploaded by other people here.[7]XResearch source
If you want to change settings like the archive feature, tap the three-dot menu.
You can also add Stories to Highlights on your profile so everyone else can watch them.
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1 Go to https://facebook.com and log in. You can see your old Stories from any web browser.
You'll only be able to view old Stories if you have Story Archive enabled. To turn it on, go to your profile, then click the three-dot menu under your cover photo. Click Story archive and make sure it's ON.[8]XResearch source Reverse this process to turn the feature off.
2 Click your profile picture. It's in the top right corner of the page.[9]XResearch source
Doing this will redirect you to see your profile page.
3 Click … and click Story archive. You'll see this three-dot menu icon under your cover photo on the right side of your page.[10]XResearch source
If you don't see Story archive under this icon, click More instead.
4 Click a Story to view it. While these Stories are over 24 hours old, you will only be able to see your own.[11]XResearch source You cannot see Stories that were uploaded by other people here.[12]XResearch source
To change your Story settings, like if the archive feature is on or off, click the gear icon.
You can also add Stories to Highlights on your profile so everyone else can watch them.
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Written by: Darlene Antonelli, MA wikiHow Technology Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene has been writing and editing tech content at wikiHow since 2019. She previously worked for AppleCare, served as a writing tutor, volunteered in IT at an animal rescue, and taught as an adjunct professor for EN101 and EN102. Darlene has completed Coursera courses on technology, writing, and language. She holds both a BA (2011) and an MA (2012) from Rowan University in Writing, with a focus on workplace communication. With her extensive experience, academic background, and ongoing learning, Darlene has become the go-to grammar expert for her friends and family, as well as a skilled wordsmith for anyone in need. This article has been viewed 287,266 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 4Updated: February 24, 2025 Views: 287,266 Categories: Featured Articles | FacebookArticle SummaryX
1. Open Facebook. 2. Tap the three-line menu icon, then tap your name. 3. Tap the three-dot menu icon. 4. Tap Archive and Story Archive. 5. Tap a Story to view it. Did this summary help you?YesNo
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1 Open Facebook. This app icon looks like a lowercase "f" on a blue background. 
2 Tap ☰ and tap your name. If you're using an iPhone or iPad, the three-line menu icon will be in the bottom right corner of your screen. For Androids, the three-line menu icon is in the top right corner of your screen.[5] 
3 Tap … . You'll see this three-dot menu icon under your cover photo near the middle of your screen.[6] 
4 Tap Archive and Story Archive. The first Archive option is next to an icon of a paper box and Story Archive is located at the top of the page. 
5 Tap a Story to view it. While these Stories are over 24 hours old, you will only be able to see your own. You cannot see Stories that were uploaded by other people here.[7] 
1 Go to https://facebook.com and log in. You can see your old Stories from any web browser. 
2 Click your profile picture. It's in the top right corner of the page.[9] 
3 Click … and click Story archive. You'll see this three-dot menu icon under your cover photo on the right side of your page.[10] 
4 Click a Story to view it. While these Stories are over 24 hours old, you will only be able to see your own.[11] You cannot see Stories that were uploaded by other people here.[12] 
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