Instagram recently removed the restriction that allowed only select users to add links to their Stories.
Instagram recently improved the ability to add links to stories with a new link sticker option. Previously, this functionality was only available to select users and links would appear as a swipe up button below. However, with recent changes, users can now add links to any part of the story on the screen. The swipe-up method of linking stories to Instagram was only available to users with 10,000+ followers. However, this restriction has been lifted and now all users on Instagram can post a link to their stories using Link Stickers.
How to add links to Instagram Stories
Now that the requirement to add links to accounts has been removed, this feature is accessible to all users on Instagram. The company recently announced a global rollout of Link Stickers, so it may take some time for it to be integrated into all accounts. The link can be posted anywhere on Instagram Stories. Follow these simple steps to add links to your Instagram stories.
- Head to the Instagram app and swipe right. The option to post a story shows up. A user can post a photo or a video as a story.
- Once the photo is inserted, swipe up to open the sticker tray. The Link option should show up just below GIF and next to the poll widget options.
- Click on the Link option and paste the URL you want to add to the story.
- The link then shows up like any other sticker on an
- This Link Sticker is clickable and once clicked, it takes the user to the URL published.
- Users can then post the story on their accounts by clicking on the Share option. Instagram Story. This Link Sticker can be moved around and placed on any part of the Story.