How to publish Instagram Trial Reels in Postoria

Instagram Trial Reels let you test a Reel with people who do not follow you yet. This can help you understand how a Reel performs before it is shown more broadly.

Before you start

Here are the main things to know before you create a Trial Reel:

  • Your Instagram account usually needs at least 1,000 followers
  • Collaborators are not supported for Trial Reels
  • Feature access depends on Instagram’s own eligibility rules
  • The option may appear in Postoria, but that does not always mean your account is approved to use it

How to publish an Instagram Trial Reel in Postoria

Publish Trial Reel in Postoria

  1. Open Postoria and create a new Instagram Reel
  2. Upload your video and add your caption
  3. Select the Trial Reel option
    Postoria always shows this option, but it does not mean your Instagram account supports it.
  4. Choose how you want Instagram to handle sharing after the trial period
  5. Publish right away or schedule it for later

That’s it. Postoria handles the publishing step, but Instagram still decides whether the Trial Reel can go through.

How sharing with your audience works

After the Trial Reel is published, Instagram decides what happens next based on the option you selected.

If you turn on automatically share to everyone if it performs well, Instagram reviews the Reel’s performance during the first 72 hours. If it performs well enough, Instagram may then share it with your full audience.

If you leave this option off, the Trial Reel will not be shared automatically, even if it performs well. You will need to manage that next step directly in Instagram.

This option depends on Instagram’s own rules and eligibility. Postoria only shows the setting when the publishing flow supports it.

Important things to know

A few details often confuse users:

  • People who see the Reel during the trial do not get a label saying it is a Trial Reel
  • During testing, the Reel does not appear as a normal public Reel on your profile
  • It may still appear in places like audio pages, location pages, or filters, and it can also be shared in DMs
  • Once the Reel is created, you usually cannot switch from manual sharing to automatic sharing later

Common questions

Why do I see the Trial Reel option but still cannot publish?

Because Instagram controls access to this feature. Seeing the option does not guarantee your account is eligible.

Can I publish a Trial Reel with collaborators?

No. Trial Reels do not support collaborators.

What happens if I turn on automatic sharing?

Instagram tests the Reel with non-followers first. If the Reel performs well, Instagram may share it more widely after around 72 hours.

Can I change the sharing mode later?

Usually, no. If you publish it without automatic sharing, you should not expect to be able to switch that setting later.

Final note

Instagram Trial Reels can be useful for testing content before a wider release. However, access and final publishing behavior are still controlled by Instagram.

Postoria supports the publishing workflow, but Instagram decides eligibility, limits, and distribution.