{"id":19882,"date":"2026-06-12T10:05:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.outfy.com\/blog\/?p=19882"},"modified":"2026-06-12T11:32:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T11:32:30","slug":"how-to-put-a-link-on-instagram-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.outfy.com\/blog\/how-to-put-a-link-on-instagram-story\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Put a Link on Instagram Story (2026 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Instagram Stories<\/a> are a great way to share updates, promote products, and drive traffic to your website. But if you’re new to Stories, you might be wondering how to add a clickable link that people can actually tap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that Instagram makes this easy with its Link Sticker feature. Whether you want to share a blog post, product page, YouTube video, or signup form, you can add a link directly to your Story in just a few taps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to put a link on an Instagram Story step by step. We’ll also cover common issues, tips for getting more clicks, and answers to frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can You Add a Link to an Instagram Story?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, Instagram allows all users to add clickable links to Stories using the Link Sticker feature<\/a>. You can use it to share links to websites, blog posts, product pages, videos, event registrations, and more. Once added, viewers can simply tap the sticker to visit the link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike regular Instagram posts, where links in captions are not clickable, Story links make it easy to send followers directly to the content you want them to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Put a Link on Instagram Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Adding a link to your Instagram Story only takes a few taps. Here’s how to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Open Instagram Stories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Open the Instagram app and tap your profile picture in the top-left corner, or swipe right from your feed to open the Story camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Upload a Photo or Video<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Take a new photo or video, or choose one from your camera roll. This will be the content people see before they tap your link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Tap the Sticker Icon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At the top of the screen, tap the sticker icon (the square smiley face). This opens Instagram’s sticker menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Select the Link Sticker<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Click<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Scroll through the sticker options and tap Link<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5: Paste Your URL<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Enter or paste the website address you want to share. Double-check the link to make sure it opens the correct page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 6: Customize the Sticker Text<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Click<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Instagram lets you change the text that appears on the sticker. Instead of showing a long URL, use a clear call-to-action such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Customize<\/figure>\n\n\n\n