How to Add Music to Instagram Story on iPhone

Author: Ritikaa | Guide: iPhone |

Are you a music lover just like us? Then, learn how to add music to an Instagram story in your iPhone just like you add music on an Instagram post. Make your followers groove to your beats Instagram by learning how to add music to Instagram story in the following article!

Add Music to Instagram Story on iPhone

Add Music to Instagram Story on iPhone in 6 Steps

Step-1 Launch Your Instagram: Launching the Instagram application in your iPhone is the first step towards this process. Make sure that you have downloaded the application. If not, then:

  • Go to 'App Store'.
  • Search for the 'Instagram' app.
  • Click on the 'Install' button to install and use it in your iPhone.
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Step-2 Click On The '+' Icon: When you have opened your Instagram app and logged in to your account, then:

  • You have to navigate to the top of your home screen.
  • From here, click on the '+' option.
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Step-3 Click On 'Sticker' Icon: Then, do the following things in order to add music to an Instagram story:

  • Choose the 'Story' option from the list.
  • Then, select the picture of video that you want to add to your story.
  • After doing this, click on the 'Sticker' option from the top-right side has shown in the picture below.
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Step-4 Click on 'Music': In this list of stickers, you will see your variety of stickers and emojis such as:

  • Questions
  • Instagram Poll
  • Avatar
  • Reaction
  • GIFs
  • Quiz
  • Music, etc

From all these options, you have to choose the 'Music' sticker for now.

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Step -5 Select Your Music/Song: Finally, you can select the song or the audio that you want to add to your Instagram story from millions of songs that are available in the music library of the Instagram app.

  • Just click on a song to select it.
  • You cna also search for a song with the help of the search bar on the top.
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Step -6 Click on 'Done': Finally, you just have to play on the 'Done' option from the top right corner of the screen after you have added the song of your choice to your story.

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Apart from this, you even have the choices of selecting a specific part of the song that you want to add to your Instagram story. It's amazing, isn't it?

FAQ

Why Can I Not Add Music to My Instagram Story On Iphone?

If you are not able to add music to your Instagram story then, you might be having an outdated version of the Instagram application.

To fix this issue, update your Instagram application to the latest version to enjoy the music feature as well as other unique features of the modern Instagram versions.

Can I Add My Own Music to My Instagram Story?

Adding your own music or even your own voice on your Instagram Stories and Reels is really very simple.

It I just like playing it in the background.

  • To do this, open the Spotify or Apple Music app.
  • Then, start playing your song through your phone speakers.
  • After that you have to go to the Instagram app.
  • Then, just swipe over to story.
  • Finally, start recording to add it later.

Can I Upload an Audio to My Instagram?

Ofcourse you can easily upload an audio to your Instagram in the following steps:

  • Open your Instagram app.
  • Then, click on the '+' button from top.
  • And, select 'Reel' option.
  • On the left-hand side, select 'Audio'.
  • Then, click on the 'Import' option.
  • Choose the audio file you want to import from your device and it's done!

Similarly, you can also add your own sound or music on TikTok.

Why Can't I Find the Song I Want on Instagram?

Instagram app has a huge library of all the trending songs and audios from all around the world for a vast community of users.

Still, if you are not able to find the song of your choice on Instagram then, following can be the possible reasons:

  • The song you are searching for might not be popular or offically released.
  • Your Instagram app might be outdated.
  • Be patient and wait for sometime to see if you are song is added to the Instagram library or not.

Why Does Instagram Not Contain All The Songs?

The unavailability of some songs or on your Instagram app can b due to various technical or license-related issues. Though, it is very rare to happen!

To tackle this problem, just record the song that you want to add to your Instagram and then import it from your device.

 

Lift up the mood of all your Instagram family by adding lively and amazing music to your Instagram stories and posts. In case of any problem, we are always here to help your out!

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