How to Add a Link to Your Instagram Story

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Instagram Stories offer a dynamic way to engage with your audience, and one of their powerful features is the ability to add clickable links to your stories. This feature is incredibly useful for businesses, influencers, and anyone looking to drive traffic to external websites or content. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to add a link to your Instagram Story:

Step 1: Ensure You Meet the Requirements

Before you can add links to your Instagram Stories, you need to meet specific requirements:

Account Type: Your account must be either a Business Account or a Creator Account. Personal accounts do not have access to this feature.

Minimum Followers: You need to have a minimum of 10,000 followers or be a verified user (with the blue checkmark) to access the Swipe-Up link feature. If you have fewer than 10,000 followers, you can still include links in your Stories using other methods, like IGTV, but they won't be as direct.

Step 2: Create Your Instagram Story

Open your Instagram app and tap on your profile picture in the upper-left corner of the home screen to create a new story. You can either capture a photo or video in real-time or select one from your camera roll.

Step 3: Adding a Link

Once you have your image or video ready, you can add the link:

After taking or selecting your content, you'll see various icons at the top of the screen, including stickers, text, and drawing tools.

To add a link, tap on the "Link" icon, which looks like a chain link symbol. It's usually represented by a sticker with a link icon.

Step 4: Enter the URL

A new window will appear where you can enter the URL you want to link to. Make sure to enter the complete web address, including "https://" or "http://". Double-check for any typos to ensure the link works correctly.

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