Are you a YouTuber? Do you want to drive more traffic to your YouTube channel? Instagram is a great platform to promote your videos and gain more subscribers. One way to do that is by putting the link to your YouTube channel in your Instagram bio. But, how do you do it? Fear not, in this blog post, we will guide you through the quick steps on how to add your YouTube link to your Instagram bio.
It’s a great way to get other followers from IG to your YouTube channel.
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
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Key Takeaways
- You can add up to 5 clickable links in your Instagram bio, including YouTube video or channel links.
- To add a YouTube link, copy your video or channel URL in YouTube, then paste it into the Links section under Edit Profile on Instagram.
- Reorder your Instagram links so your YouTube link sits at the top and gets the most clicks.
- Always test your Instagram bio link to confirm it opens the correct YouTube video or channel before you promote it.
- Your Instagram profile picture and bio links are public, even on a private account, so only add links you are comfortable sharing.
How Many Links Are Available On Instagram Bios?
You can have up to 5 links on your Instagram profile, although it used to be only 3 clickable links per your profile.
Some users have been adding more links with Link Tree. However, if you do some research you may learn that ” Link Tree may be bad for SEO.
I don’t recommend giving your audience too many choices, as they may feel overwhelmed and choose nothing. I’ve only added 3 links in my own Instagram bio.
Obtain Your YouTube Channel Link
Once you have uploaded your video to your YouTube channel, you need to grab your YouTube link.
This can be found by opening your video on YouTube, clicking the share button, and copying the link provided.
Open Your Instagram Bio In Your Profile Area
Next, open your Instagram profile. Click on the Edit Profile button.
Under your username, you will see a section labeled ‘Links’. Paste your YouTube channel link into the field. Make sure to click ‘Done’ to save the changes. You can add 5 links to your Instagram bio.
Reorder Your Links
When you see your Instagram links on your profile you can edit and reorder them easily. Just click the 3 dots in the upper right-hand corner of the links.
A reorder button will appear and you can easily drag them to the top or bottom of your profile.
Don’t forget to change your link if it goes to a place that you update often. If you want to do that be sure to set a reminder as many people forget to update their links on Instagram.
Test Your YouTube Channel Link In Instagram Bio
After adding your YouTube link to your Instagram biography, it’s important to test the link. Click on the link in your YouTube video to make sure it directs to your specific YouTube video.
This way, you can ensure that anyone who clicks on the link will be taken directly to your YouTube channel video.
The link to your YouTube channel in your Instagram bio sometimes can be lengthy and difficult to remember. So, it’s a good idea to shorten the link using a free URL shortener tool like Bitly.
This way, if you want, the link will look cleaner and take up less space in your bio. It’s a great way to promote your YouTube channel from Instagram.
Your Instagram Links Are Not Private
Even if you have a private account, those links in your profile area may show up for others to see. According to Instagram:
“Your Instagram profile image and bio can be associated with you and are public to everyone, on or off Instagram, even if they don’t have an Instagram account. Keep in mind that this information can’t be hidden and remains public regardless of whether your personal account is made private or public. If you don’t want people to see this info, we suggest updating your profile image or removing your bio.”
I’ve always said, anything you post online is never completely private as we have seen many times with spy apps, leaks and hacks, especially on social media networks.
Conclusion: YouTube Link For Instagram Bio
Adding your YouTube video link to your Instagram bio is a simple process that can help you gain more subscribers and promote your videos.
By following these steps, you can easily add your YouTube channel link to your Instagram bio and start promoting your videos and channel.
Remember to test the link and shorten the link using a URL shortener tool. So what are you waiting for? Start adding your YouTube link to your Instagram bio and get more subscribers today!
Frequently Asked Questions About Adding a YouTube Link in an Instagram Bio
Instagram now allows up to 5 links in your profile bio. You can mix different link types, such as your YouTube channel, individual YouTube videos, your website, or other social profiles. Keep the total link count tight so you do not overwhelm visitors with too many choices.
Yes, you can use more than one of your 5 available links for YouTube. For example, you can add your main YouTube channel link plus a direct link to a current video you want to promote. If you do this, place the most important YouTube link at the top of your link list.
First, open your video or channel on YouTube, tap Share, then copy the link. Next, open Instagram, visit your profile, and tap Edit Profile. Under your username, tap Links, then add your YouTube link and tap Done to save. After that, visit your own profile and tap the link to confirm it opens the correct YouTube page.
Open your Instagram profile and tap Edit Profile, then go to the Links section. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner of the links area, select the reorder option, then drag your YouTube link to the top of the list. This makes it the first link people see and click on in your bio.
No, your Instagram profile image and bio, including your links, are public, even if your account is set to private. People can see your profile photo and bio on or off Instagram, even if they do not have an Instagram account. Only add links and profile information that you are comfortable sharing in public.
She has 30+ years of experience in marketing/advertising with 14 years of experience in content marketing, social media, blogging, and SEO.
Lisa helps her clients with social media, email marketing and some SEO.
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Hi Lisa,
Thanks for the tip! I had early access to the extra links option on Instagram so it’s great to see that they rolled it out to everyone. Do you track the clicks on those links are getting? I keep forgetting to check my stats.
You are welcome Ileane. It’s not rolled out to everyone yet, I have a few accounts I manage that do not have the access yet. Yes, I can track them through my Google Analytics. Pretty cool! Thanks for coming by on this one and have a great day Ileane.
Hey Lisa,
Thanks for sharing this quick guide on how to add a YouTube link to an Instagram bio. It’s a helpful tip for anyone looking to promote their channel and reach a wider audience.
Thank you Aadiv, welcome to Inspire To Thrive. I’m glad you found it helpful and I hope you can yours now. It will be rolling out to all Instagram users in time. Thanks for coming by and have a great day.
Great tutorial Lisa. Quick, easy, and straight to the point. By the way, do you recommend following people first on Instagram in order to get lots of followers back?
Hi Randall, thank you. Yes, I do recommend that as long as they are relevant to your niche. Thanks for coming by on this one and have a great day.