{"id":17692,"date":"2024-05-01T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=17692"},"modified":"2024-06-11T15:59:34","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T14:59:34","slug":"how-to-upload-music-to-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-music-to-instagram\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know as an artist on Instagram &#8211; how to upload to Stories and Reels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/brand\/resources\/instagram\/instagram-brand\/\">Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"user-select: auto;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; user-select: auto;\">Your all-in-one guide about everything Instagram, including how to upload and monetize your music across the social media platform.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out all of the details on the social media platform <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/most-followed-artists-on-instagram\/\">loved by music artists around the world<\/a>. We hope to cover each of Instagram&#8217;s tools without overwhelming you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click below to jump to one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"#upload-music\">How to upload to Instagram Stories, Instagram Reels, Facebook Stories and Facebook Reels<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-is\">What is Instagram?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#start\">How did Instagram start?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#feed\">Feed<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#stories\">Stories<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#reels\">Reels<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#live\">Live<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#upload\">Upload<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#messenger\">Direct Messenger<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#explore\">Explore<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#activity\">Activity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#shopping\">Shopping<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#profile\">Profile<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#push\">PUSH.fm<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#smart-links\">Smart Links<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#reward-links\">Reward Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"upload-music\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>How to upload to Instagram Stories, Instagram Reels, Facebook Stories and Facebook Reels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/facebook-1-700x259.png\" alt=\"routenote stores distribution\" class=\"wp-image-85168 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/facebook-1-700x259.png 700w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/facebook-1-577x214.png 577w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/facebook-1-768x285.png 768w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/facebook-1-800x296.png 800w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/facebook-1.png 850w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/\">RouteNote<\/a> offers hundreds of thousands of independent artists and labels free distribution to stores, streaming services and social media platforms. With a simple tick on the <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Facebook<\/strong> box, your music will be sent to the social giant, getting your music on <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Facebook Stories<\/strong>, <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Facebook Reels<\/strong>, <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Instagram Stories<\/strong> and <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Instagram Reels<\/strong>, as well as monetizing video content that uses your track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div align=\"center\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qE4twCG7s9o\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s super easy to upload too. <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/\">Just sign up for a free RouteNote account here,<\/a> head to the <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Distribution<\/strong> tab and select <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.routenote.com\/rn\/create_album\"><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Create New Release<\/strong><\/a>. Here you will input release metadata, upload your audio and artwork, then select the stores and territories you want to distribute to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve finished your release, choose <strong>Distribute Free<\/strong> or <strong>Distribute Premium<\/strong>. <strong>Free Distribution<\/strong> costs nothing, while artists keep 85% of the revenue. <strong>Premium Distribution<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/pricing\">costs a small fee<\/a>, while artists keep 100% of the revenue. Switching tiers is easy for any release at any time. No matter which tier you choose, you always keep 100% of the rights to your release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div align=\"center\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLKjX8g8S801-3VkRc_rwz0uumaBKcOoEI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Many other distributors such as <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/amuse-start-doesnt-distribute-to-facebook-instagram\/\"><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Amuse<\/strong><\/a>, <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/facebook-instagram-routenote-tunecore-compared\/\"><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">TuneCore<\/strong><\/a> and <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/does-unitedmasters-distribute-to-facebook-instagram\/\"><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">UnitedMasters<\/strong><\/a> charge additional fees for uploads to Facebook and Instagram. The stores and features offered do not differ between RouteNote&#8217;s <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Free<\/strong> and <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Premium<\/strong> tiers. Get your music to all stores, with zero upfront or recurring costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statistics, earning reports and revenue come to your RouteNote account monthly. Statistics and earning reports breakdown exactly how much each track is earning in each store. Payments can be securely transferred to a linked PayPal or bank account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div align=\"center\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8UuLZ3lFtjg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em style=\"user-select: auto;\"><\/em><em style=\"user-select: auto;\">As is the case with <\/em><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\"><em style=\"user-select: auto;\">YouTube<\/em><\/strong><em style=\"user-select: auto;\"> and <\/em><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\"><em style=\"user-select: auto;\">TikTok<\/em><\/strong><em style=\"user-select: auto;\">, unfortunately non-exclusive audio cannot be uploaded to <\/em><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\"><em style=\"user-select: auto;\">Facebook<\/em><\/strong><em style=\"user-select: auto;\"> and <\/em><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\"><em style=\"user-select: auto;\">Instagram<\/em><\/strong><em style=\"user-select: auto;\">. <\/em><a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/support.routenote.com\/kb-article\/will-content-id-be-blocked-on-my-release-if-i-use-samples\/\"><em style=\"user-select: auto;\">This includes things like backing tracks and tracks with samples.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"what-is\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"start\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3>What is Instagram?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4>How did Instagram start?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"851\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/269825_367178463368004_1755320346_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90774 lazyload\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram launched as a square photo sharing app in 2010, right around the time smartphone cameras got good. Loved for its simplicity and filters, Instagram was a refreshing break from status-filled alternatives like Facebook and Twitter. A chronologically ordered feed showed the newest photos of those you follow, with a caption underneath and easy-to-use liking and commenting functions. Less than two years after launch, Instagram was acquired by Facebook Inc. for approximately $1 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While largely sticking to its roots in the feed, Instagram has evolved to include videos and non-square photos, as well as a host of other new features detailed below. As Facebook struggles with engagement on their main social platform, particularly among younger users, <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/most-popular-social-media-platforms\/\">Instagram is as popular as ever with over a billion monthly active users,<\/a> though receives criticism for negatively impacting teens\u2019 mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Going forward, with growing competition from TikTok and YouTube, <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-video-updates\/\">Instagram will focus heavily on video<\/a>, <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagrams-redesign-gives-quick-access-to-reels-and-shop\/\">shopping<\/a> and <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-subscriptions\/\">more monetization options for creators<\/a>. To stay on top of the latest new features coming to Instagram, head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri on <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mosseri\/\">Instagram<\/a> and <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mosseri\">Twitter<\/a> is a great source for regular updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram is available on <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">iOS<\/strong>, <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Android<\/strong> and <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-to-instagram-from-a-desktop-browser-no-apps-or-extensions-required\/\"><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">web<\/strong><\/a>. 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/CQwNfFBJr5A\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Adam Mosseri (@mosseri)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"feed\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4>Feed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Feed<\/strong> has been a constant since the launch of Instagram and is still the main page seen when opening the app or site. Here you will see all of the recent photos and videos posted by those you follow, displayed in a vertical manner. On mobile, each photo\/video is the full width of the device, zoomable with a pinch. <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Carousels<\/strong> contain up to 10 images or videos, and are swipeable by the end user. A double tap or tap on the heart likes the content. Beside the heart icon, around the post you&#8217;ll also see options for commenting, sharing, bookmarking and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\"><\/strong><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Feed<\/strong> posts are ordered based on the profiles you interact with the most. Instagram will intersperse these posts with recommended posts based on topics you&#8217;ve shown interest in and of course ads. <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-chronological-feed\/\">Instagram is bringing back the option to order your <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">feed<\/strong> chronologically, as well as some other display modes.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Instagram-Home-Following-and-Favorites.jpg\" alt=\"How to switch Instagram between Home, Following and Favorites\" class=\"wp-image-89975 lazyload\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"stories\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4>Stories<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stories<\/strong> were introduced to Instagram in 2016 after gaining popularity on Snapchat. Represented by profile image circles of those you follow at the top of the feed, simply tap one and Instagram will present a full-screen <strong>story<\/strong> recently posted by the user. <strong>Stories<\/strong> last 24 hours, but can be saved to the user&#8217;s profile using the <strong>highlights<\/strong> feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-like-an-instagram-story-without-sending-a-dm\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-like-an-instagram-story-without-sending-a-dm\/\">Recently, Instagram added the option to like <strong>stories<\/strong>.<\/a> Previously, reacting to a <strong>story<\/strong> would send a direct message to the creator. Now, using the heart in the bottom right corner, you can easily like a <strong>story<\/strong> without starting a message thread. The creator can see a list of users who have viewed and liked the <strong>story<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1520\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Instagram-Story-likes.jpg\" alt=\"How to like an Instagram Story\" class=\"wp-image-90552 lazyload\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"reels\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4>Reels<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Reels<\/strong> feature is Instagram&#8217;s latest major addition to the platform. After seeing the success of short-form video sharing app TikTok, Instagram launched <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Reels<\/strong> globally in August 2020. You&#8217;ll find the <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Reels<\/strong> page in the middle of the navigation bar. The full-screen interface is almost identical to TikTok, with a vertically scrollable feed of vertical videos <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-reels-60-seconds\/\">up to 60 seconds<\/a>. The content is tailored to your preferences, meaning the more you use it, the better the app gets at suggesting videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instragram-launch-remix-for-reels\/\">In April last year, Instagram added the option to <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">remix reels<\/strong>.<\/a> A staple of TikTok, the collaborative feature lets you easily build upon existing <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">reels<\/strong> in split screen. <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/remix-any-video-on-instagram\/\">Recently, Instagram expanded the remix feature to any videos, not just <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">reels<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2448\" height=\"1236\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Remix-Press.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90775 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Another key feature of TikTok that has recently made its way to Instagram (are you seeing a theme here?) <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/reply-to-reels-comments-with-video\/\">are <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Reels visual replies<\/strong>.<\/a> These allow creators to reply to comments with <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">reels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In hopes of bringing more creators to their short-form video platform, <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-reels-10k-per-video\/\">the <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Reels Play<\/strong> program pays uploaders for original content.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-reels-music-not-available-heres-how-to-fix-it\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-reels-music-not-available-heres-how-to-fix-it\/\">Can&#8217;t find Instagram <strong>Reels<\/strong>? Click here for help.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2028\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/FGSDy6WVkAET-Cv.jpeg\" alt=\"How to reply to Instagram Reels comments with a video\" class=\"wp-image-89638 lazyload\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"live\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4>Live<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched back in 2016, <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">live<\/strong> streamed videos on Instagram saw a real boom at the start of the pandemic, <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/best-livestream-apps-musicians\/\">with thousands of artists hosting gigs from their bedrooms.<\/a> By default, you&#8217;ll be notified if someone you&#8217;re following goes <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">live<\/strong> and their profile picture will show at the top of the app, beside <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">stories<\/strong>. When a user has an upcoming live stream, <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-live-in-profiles\/\">this will show at the top of their profile.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagrams-new-live-rooms-lets-up-to-4-live-stream-together\/\"><strong>Live<\/strong> streams can be held by up to four users in one stream.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Instagram-Live-in-Profile.png\" alt=\"How scheduled Instagram Lives are displayed in profiles\" class=\"wp-image-90306 lazyload\" width=\"720\" height=\"640\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"upload\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4>Upload<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A swipe to the right on the homepage shows the upload screen. From here you can take or upload a feed <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">post<\/strong>, <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">story<\/strong>, <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">reel<\/strong> or go <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">live<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While uploading <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">posts<\/strong> for the feed, creators are given easy-to-use editing features. <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/delete-a-photo-from-a-carousel\/\">Click here to find out how to delete a single photo or video from a carousel.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Stories<\/strong> is full of <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-use-instagram-filters-to-promote-music\/\">fun AR filters<\/a>, <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-introduce-effects-that-move-to-the-music\/\">effects<\/a> and <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-add-stickers-to-your-instagram-story\/\">stickers<\/a>, such as the <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">music<\/strong> sticker (<a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-add-lyrics-to-your-songs-on-instagram-stories\/\">with lyrics<\/a>), the <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-add-a-link-to-stories\/\"><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">link<\/strong> sticker<\/a> (<a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/customize-links-on-instagram\/\">which is now customizable<\/a>) and the <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagrams-add-yours-story-sticker\/\"><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Add Your<\/strong> sticker<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Reels<\/strong> has simple video editing tools and effects such as <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/superbeat-3d-lyrics-and-dynamic-lyrics\/\"><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Superbeat<\/strong>, <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">3D Lyrics<\/strong> and <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Dynamic Lyrics<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Live<\/strong> has additional features like the ability to title or <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/schedule-instagram-live\/\"><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">schedule<\/strong> live streams<\/a>, as well as <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-live-moderator\/\"><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">add moderators<\/strong><\/a> and <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-expand-badges\/\">monetize streams with <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">badges<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/248359727_10111278459807939_2562612392044927215_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"90776\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/248359727_10111278459807939_2562612392044927215_n.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=90776\" class=\"wp-image-90776 lazyload\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Superbeat-700x700.png\" alt=\"The new Instagram Reels effect Superbeat\" data-id=\"88463\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Superbeat.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/superbeat-3d-lyrics-and-dynamic-lyrics\/superbeat\/\" class=\"wp-image-88463 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Superbeat-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Superbeat-450x450.png 450w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Superbeat-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Superbeat-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Superbeat-1000x1000.png 1000w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Superbeat-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Superbeat.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram content such as <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/facebook-reels-launching-globally\/\"><strong>Reels<\/strong><\/a> can easily be shared to Meta-owned social platform <strong>Facebook<\/strong> with just an extra tap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">feed posts<\/strong> with more than one person, you can either tag other users or <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-collabs\/\">use Instagram&#8217;s new <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">collab<\/strong> feature to post to two profiles<\/a>. Once you&#8217;ve uploaded your feed post, you can share it to other platforms, such as <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-share-instagram-posts-on-twitter-with-previews\/\"><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Twitter<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2382\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/FDSQYWzVgAA0cEV.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90777 lazyload\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Some apps like <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/share-songs-from-spotify-straight-to-your-instagram-moments\/\"><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Spotify<\/strong><\/a> (<a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/share-your-spotify-canvas-moving-art-tracks-to-instagram\/\">with Canva<\/a>), <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/apple-music-adds-the-ability-to-share-lyrics-and-music-clips-on-instagram-stories-or-imessage\/\"><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Apple Music<\/strong><\/a>, <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/share-the-lyrics-that-mean-the-most-on-instagram-from-deezer\/\"><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Deezer<\/strong><\/a>, <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/from-shazam-to-instagram-share-your-new-music-finds\/\"><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Shazam<\/strong><\/a>, <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/from-soundcloud-to-instagram-in-one-swipe\/\"><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">SoundCloud<\/strong><\/a> and <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/take-your-favourite-music-and-podcasts-on-pandora-to-instagram-stories\/\"><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Pandora<\/strong><\/a> make sharing creative <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">stories<\/strong> to Instagram easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When sharing to <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Reels<\/strong>, <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-will-stop-promoting-tiktok-videos-on-reels\/\">be sure your videos don&#8217;t include watermarks.<\/a>&nbsp;Find out how to remove the <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">TikTok<\/strong> watermark <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/download-tiktok-without-the-watermark\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing how often to post and which format to use can be complicated. <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-stories-data-for-artists\/\">Click here<\/a> for valuable data on viewing habits. <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-musicians-can-beat-the-instagram-algorithm\/\">Click here<\/a> for some of the secrets behind the algorithm. With so many different video formats, it&#8217;s difficult to know where to post videos. <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-video\/\">At least they combined <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">IGTV<\/strong> and <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">feed videos<\/strong>.<\/a> Here are the maximum video lengths for each format:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Stories<\/strong> &#8211; 15 seconds <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-test-60-second-stories-as-they-continue-to-streamline-the-video-experience\/\">(with tests of 60 seconds)<\/a><\/li><li><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Reels<\/strong> &#8211; 60 seconds<\/li><li><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Feed<\/strong> &#8211; 60 minutes<\/li><li><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Live<\/strong> &#8211; <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-are-extending-the-live-stream-limit-to-four-hours\/\">4 hours<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"messenger\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4>Direct Messenger<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A swipe to the left opens the <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Direct Messenger<\/strong> page. Here you can send messages, photos, videos or even video chat with specific people or groups of friends. <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/new-features-on-messenger\/\">Find some of the fun messaging features here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"activity\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2368\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IG-features.png\" alt=\"Four new features available on Messenger\" class=\"wp-image-90139 lazyload\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4>Activity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The heart icon in the top right of the homepage will show your <strong>Activity<\/strong> page. Here you&#8217;ll see a feed of <strong>new followers<\/strong>, those who have <strong>liked<\/strong> and <strong>commented<\/strong> on your posts, <strong>suggested profiles<\/strong>, <strong>tagged posts<\/strong> and <strong>comments<\/strong>, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Activity.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90779 lazyload\" width=\"207\" height=\"448\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"explore\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4>Explore<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The second icon in the bottom navigation bar is a magnifying glass called <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Explore<\/strong>. Here you can use the top bar to search for <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">accounts<\/strong>, <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-audio-search-tab\/\"><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">audio<\/strong><\/a>, <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">tags<\/strong> and <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">places<\/strong>. Under the search bar, you&#8217;ll find a never ending grid of <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">posts<\/strong> and <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">reels<\/strong> tailored to your preferences. <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-rank-on-instagram-search\/\">Click here for tips on how to show up at the top of search results.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1224\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/240215870_253587776591718_6745398928946430354_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90778 lazyload\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"shopping\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4>Shopping<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The bag icon on the navigation bar is <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/artists-will-soon-be-able-to-sell-merch-on-instagram\/\">Instagram&#8217;s <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Shopping<\/strong> tab.<\/a> While the feature is likely Instagram&#8217;s least visited tab, <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">shopping<\/strong> has huge potential across social apps and will likely grow further in the coming years. The <strong>Shop<\/strong> page has feeds of items for sale, profiles&#8217; storefronts, videos highlighting items, editor&#8217;s picks, collections, guides and categories to filter items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\"><\/strong><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Shopping<\/strong> is integrated throughout the app, with <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">posts<\/strong> and <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-reels-adds-merch-shopping-to-videos\/\"><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">reels<\/strong><\/a> that can be tagged with for sale items. Instagram <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Shopping<\/strong> is a great addition for artists looking to sell merchandise, with fans able to purchase and checkout, without needing to leave Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Checkout-on-Instagram-700x371.jpg\" alt=\"Instagram shopping for artists\" class=\"wp-image-21760 lazyload\" width=\"700\" height=\"371\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Checkout-on-Instagram-700x371.jpg 700w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Checkout-on-Instagram-577x306.jpg 577w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Checkout-on-Instagram-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Checkout-on-Instagram-1280x679.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Checkout-on-Instagram-1000x530.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Checkout-on-Instagram-800x424.jpg 800w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Checkout-on-Instagram.jpg 1509w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"profile\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4>Profile<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The icon on the right of the navigation bar is your <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">profile<\/strong>. This is Instagram&#8217;s destination for everything <em style=\"user-select: auto;\">you<\/em>, such as your <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">profile image<\/strong>, <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">bio<\/strong>, <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">videos<\/strong>, <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">tagged posts<\/strong>, <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">story highlights<\/strong>, as well as the number of posts, followers and profiles you&#8217;re following. The grid shows all of your <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">posts<\/strong>, ordered with the most recent first, <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-rearrange-profile-grid\/\">though Instagram are letting some users reorder.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/embed-your-instagram-profile\/\">With <strong>profile embeds<\/strong>, you can now share a preview of your account to your website.<\/a> This feature is currently US-only, but due to expand to more countries soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-launching-business-profiles-to-offer-insights-and-promotion-tools\/\"><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Professional accounts<\/strong><\/a> will see a few additional features on their profile, such as <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagrams-new-professional-dashboard-brings-together-tools-and-educational-content-for-businesses-and-creators\/\"><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Professional dashboard<\/strong><\/a>, <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Ad Tools<\/strong>, <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Insights<\/strong> and <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">Add Shop<\/strong>, which help businesses with <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/promote-music-on-instagram\/\">paid promotions<\/a>, analytics and sell items. <a style=\"user-select: auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagrams-creator-lab\/\">Click here to find tips for creators.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/138196909_963327017688070_8146153070073814933_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90780 lazyload\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div align=\"center\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LlsNwRyVUro\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"push\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"smart-links\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/push.fm\/\">PUSH.fm<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4>Smart Links<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can&#8217;t hyperlink in the captions of feed posts, creators are forced to share links on their profile. &#8220;Link in the bio!&#8221; Unfortunately you can only share one link on your Instagram page. 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