Music is now a super important part of Instagram, featured in reels, posts, and stories. Millions of users take advantage of trending music to try to go viral in the algorithm. A new feature in Instagram now allows anyone to add a song to their profile, right below their bio. This feature adds a fresh, personalized touch for visitors to your profile. It also doesn't have any effect on your account in the algorithm so you can actually have a song you like rather than a song that's trending. But you will still probably choose a song that is trending anyway right?!
Takeaways:
- How to Add Music to Your Instagram Profile
- Learn how to add music to your Instagram profile.
- How do you add music to your Instagram profile? I can't find the feature!
- This update isn't yet available on all devices but will soon roll out to all users.
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How to Add Music to Your Instagram Profile
Like other social media platforms, Instagram allows users to edit their profiles, especially with new updates. One recent update lets users add songs to their profiles. This feature allows you to select a specific portion of a song to play when visitors check out your profile.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to adding music to your Instagram profile:
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Open the Instagram app on your Android or iOS device.
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Tap on your profile icon in the bottom-right corner.
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On your profile page, click the "Edit Profile" button below your bio.
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In the edit screen, locate the "Music" option. Ensure your app is updated to access this feature.
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Choose a song that you like or that represents you.
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Use the timeline feature to select the 30-second snippet you want to play.
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Click the confirmation checkmark to save your selection.
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Return to your profile and confirm the song plays automatically.
As soon as you add a song to your profile it will appear just below your details with a tiny little play button (it won't play automatically). So anyone who visits your profile can tap the play button and listen to what is likely your current favourite song.
How to Remove or Change the Song in Your Instagram Profile.
This update is a great way to personalize your Instagram profile. If you decide to change your profile’s style or mood, you can easily swap out the song or remove it altogether. Similar to older platforms like MySpace or Messenger, Instagram now allows for flexible musical customization.
Here’s how to edit or remove a song:
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Open Instagram and follow the steps for adding a song to your bio via the "Edit Profile" button.
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Tap on the song if you want to edit or replace it.
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To remove the song, click the "X" on the right side of the track.
As soon as you make the change the song will either be removed or updated based on your choice. You can re-add anything you like whenever you like so don't be scared to update things quite often.
