Learn how to add a song to your Instagram profile page to share your current favorite track or showcase your music preferences.
In addition to adding a song to your Instagram Story, Reel, or post, you can also feature one on your profile page.
Friends, family, and others visiting your account can see the song name, listen to it, and even discover Reels using the same tune. It’s a simple yet effective way to share your interests or current favorites.
If you’re an artist, adding your recent song to your profile can also serve as an advertisement. People can use your song in their Reels, giving you exposure with the potential to go viral, increasing your popularity.
Showcase your favorite music on your Instagram profile
1) Open Instagram on your iPhone and tap your profile picture in the bottom right corner.
2) Tap the Edit profile button under your Instagram bio.
3) Tap Add music to your profile.
4) Now, tap the plus button that says pick a song for your profile.
5) Select a suggested song or use the search bar to find the exact track, and tap it.
6) Instagram automatically selects a popular 30-second segment of the track, highlighted by three pink dots on the duration bar. However, you can drag the waveform left or right to choose a different section. Once satisfied, tap Done twice to return to your edit profile screen.
7) Finally, tap the back button to see the music added to your Instagram profile.
Extra info: You can also tap the current vibe or what’s new bubble on your Instagram profile page and add a song, But this will not display under your profile bio.
How will others see this added song?
When someone visits your Instagram profile, they’ll see the song you added. The track won’t auto-play, but visitors can tap the small play button or the track name to hear the selected portion.
Viewers can also view other users’ Reels that feature the same track. Additionally, visitors have the option to add the song to their own profile, use it in an Instagram post, or tap the Add button to listen to the full track on Spotify.
Replace the song
If you have a decent fan following, you can make it a routine to update the added song weekly or periodically to keep your followers informed of your changing music preferences.
Head to your Instagram app profile page, tap Edit Profile and hit the X button in the Music field. Now, pick another song for your profile.
Stop showing the song
If you no longer wish to display a song on your Instagram profile, follow the steps to edit your profile and tap the X button next to the track. Then, tap the back button to save your changes.
If you don’t see the option to add a song to your Instagram profile
Start by updating the Instagram app from the iOS App Store. Then reopen the app, and you should see the option to add a song to your profile.
If the feature is still unavailable, it might not yet be released in your country. In that case, wait a few days or weeks for it to roll out.
Additionally, I noticed this feature was missing on the Instagram app for my Android phone, even when using the same account as on my iPhone. Hopefully, it will be available for Android soon.
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