How to Add a Link to Your Instagram Story
0Adding a link to your Instagram story is a useful feature, especially if you want to direct your followers to a website or specific content. Here's a short description of how to do it:
Open Instagram: Launch the Instagram app on your mobile device. Ensure you're logged in to the account from which you want to create the story.
Create Your Story: Tap your profile picture or swipe right from your Instagram feed to access the story camera. Capture a photo or video, or choose an existing one from your gallery.
Add a Link: Once you have your photo or video in the story editor, you'll see several options at the top of the screen, including text, stickers, and more. Tap the "Link" icon, which looks like a chain link.
Enter the URL: A pop-up window will appear where you can enter the URL you want to link to. Type or paste the link into the provided field.
Swipe Up: After entering the URL, you may see a "Swipe Up" sticker or button at the bottom of the screen. Tap this option to finalize and attach the link to your story.
Customize: You can customize the appearance of your link by resizing and repositioning the "Swipe Up" sticker or button on your story. Make sure it looks appealing and fits your content.
Share Your Story: Once you're satisfied with the link placement, you can proceed to share your story. Tap the "Your Story" button to make it visible to your followers.
Viewers Swipe Up: When viewers watch your story and see the "Swipe Up" prompt, they can swipe up on their screen to visit the linked website or content.
Please note that adding links to Instagram stories is a feature primarily available to business accounts, accounts with over 10,000 followers, or accounts that are verified. If you don't meet these criteria, you may need to explore alternative methods for promoting external links, such as including the link in your bio and directing followers there with a call to action in your story. Instagram's features and policies can change, so always check the latest guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
Adding a link to your Instagram story can be a valuable tool for directing your followers to external content. In this video tutorial, we'll show you how to do it without needing to have 10,000 followers, which is usually the requirement for the "Swipe Up" feature.
Step 1: Open Instagram
Begin by launching the Instagram app on your mobile device and ensuring you're logged into the account from which you want to create the story.
Step 2: Create Your Story
Access the story camera by tapping your profile picture or swiping right from your Instagram feed. Capture a photo or video or choose one from your gallery.
Step 3: Add a Link
In the story editor, you'll find various options at the top, including text, stickers, and more. Tap the "Link" icon, which resembles a chain link.
Step 4: Enter the URL
A pop-up window will appear, allowing you to enter the URL you want to share. Type or paste the link into the provided field.
Step 5: Customize
You may see a "Swipe Up" sticker or button at the bottom of the screen. Add this to your story, and you can then customize its size and position to make it visually appealing.
Step 6: Share Your Story
Once you're satisfied with the link placement, tap "Your Story" to make it visible to your followers.
Step 7: Viewers Swipe Up
Your viewers can now swipe up when they see the "Swipe Up" prompt on your story to visit the linked website or content.
Please note that adding links to Instagram stories without 10,000 followers typically involves using the "Swipe Up" feature. However, the guidelines and requirements may change over time, so always stay updated with the latest Instagram policies and features. If you don't meet the follower count requirement, consider alternative methods for directing your audience to external links, such as including the link in your bio and using a call to action in your story.