How to Add an Instagram Story Link

James Orublig / Updated 19 February 2025 2:41 pm / 2 minute

Instagram now allows all users to add links to Stories using the Link Sticker, removing the previous 10,000-follower requirement. To add a link, create a Story, edit it as needed, tap the Sticker button, select the Link Sticker, and enter your URL. This feature makes it easy for users to share external content, drive traffic, and engage their audience more effectively.

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Add an Instagram Story Link with Link Sticker

You can add links to Instagram Stories in an extremely simple and intuitive way. You don’t have to have at least 10.000 followers as it used to be. Instagram now encourages its users to use the stickers on Instagram. That’s why you will need to use the Link Sticker. You only need to create a new Story, then you will need to use the Instagram Link Sticker.

Log in if it is necessary.
Swipe left to get to the Stories page, or tap on your Story icon.
Record your Story, and then you can edit your Story on this step if you want to.
After you are done with the editing or captions, you will have to tap on the Sticker tag.
Select the Link Sticker from the tags menu and enter your website link in the box.

Frequently Asked Questions About

Are links added to Instagram Stories clickable?

Yes, links added using the Link Sticker are fully clickable. Viewers can tap on the sticker and select “Visit Link” to open the external website.

Do I need a specific account type to use the Instagram Link Sticker?

No, all Instagram users, whether using a personal, business, or creator account, can access the Link Sticker feature. However, new accounts may not have immediate access.

Can I add multiple links to a single Instagram Story?

No, Instagram currently allows only one Link Sticker per Story. If you need to share multiple links, consider adding them in separate Stories.

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Shamra Way

This did not help because I see a lot of people that post their links on their page they are not verified I have over 80,000 followers and I am not verified in my account is a business account but each time I click the link and I put it in it always says call to action at it and it never post my link at all but I see so many other you tubers that are not verified that can.This did not help because I see a lot of people that post their links on their page they are now verified I have over 80,000 followers and I am not verified in my account is a business account but each time I click the link and I put it in it always says call to action added and it never post my link at all but I see so many other youtubers that are not verified that can

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Brady

I’d like to add Instagram story link to my posts for SEO reasons. Guess I will be doing it exactly the way you have written.

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