How to add a song to your Instagram profile: A step-by-step guide

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In the world of social media, Instagram remains a popular platform for sharing life's memorable moments and connecting with friends. Recently, Meta, the parent company of Instagram, unveiled a new feature that allows users to add music to their profiles, enhancing personalisation and creativity.

Adding a song to your Instagram profile can be a different way to interact with your followers. Whether it's showcasing your favourite track or reflecting your mood through music, this feature adds a personalised touch to your profile.

To enjoy this latest feature, follow these simple steps after updating your Instagram app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store:

Update your Instagram app: Ensure you have the latest version of the Instagram app installed on your Android or iPhone device.

Launch the app: Open the Instagram app on your smartphone.

Navigate to your profile: Tap on your profile picture at the bottom right corner to access your profile screen.

Edit your profile: Tap on "Edit Profile" to make changes to your profile settings.

Add music: Under "Edit Profile," tap on "Music."

Select your profile song: Tap the (+) icon within the Profile Song section to search for and select a song.

Trim and confirm: Trim the selected song if needed and tap the checkmark icon to confirm your choice.

View your profile: Return to the profile screen to see the newly added song displayed on your Instagram profile.

Yes, this feature is free to use, and you don't need to purchase any songs suggested by Instagram.

Ensure you have updated your Instagram app to the latest version from the App Store or Google Play Store to access this feature.

No, visitors must tap the play button next to the song name to listen to the music on your profile.