How to copy Instagram links for profiles, posts, reels and stories on the app and the web, what differs between iOS and Android, common problems, and how to copy TikTok and Facebook links.
Copying an Instagram link takes only a few taps, but the button position differs by link type, app version, and whether you use a phone or a computer. This guide walks through copying profile, post, reel and story links one by one, with fixes for when a pasted link will not work.
Key takeaways
- A profile link comes from the share profile button or the three-dot menu in the app.
- Post and reel links come from the paper-plane share icon, then Copy link.
- The account must be public for the link to open for others; menus vary by app version.
What kinds of Instagram links exist and when to use them
Before copying, know what you will use the link for, because each kind points somewhere different. To send someone to a whole account, use the profile link. To point at one post or clip, use the post or reel link.
Every Instagram link starts with instagram.com, followed by the part in the table
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Most people searching this need it to fill in an order or service form, which usually asks for a profile link or a post link. Our order form accepts a public link or a username. If you are unsure which kind is needed, read each service's details before ordering.
Check first: the account must be public
A copied link opens for other people only if the account is public. If it is private, people who do not follow it see only a page saying the account is private, and any service or tool that needs to open the link will not work.
If the account is private, the profile link may still copy, but it will not work for jobs that need to see the content. Switch it to public for the time you need, then switch back.
TipTest the link first
Open the copied link in an incognito window, or send it to a friend. If you can see the profile or post, the link works.
Copy links in the Instagram app
The menu names and button positions below are the common ones, but Instagram keeps adjusting the app. If a menu does not match, look for the share icon or the three-dot menu next to the content.
Profile link
For your own account, do this.
Open your profile
Open the Instagram app and tap your profile picture at the bottom right.
Tap Share profile
Tap the share profile button under your name.
Choose Copy link
Tap Copy link, then paste it wherever you need it.
For someone else's account, such as a shop you are ordering for or a friend, open that profile, tap the three-dot menu at the top right, and choose Copy profile URL or a similar name.
Post and reel links
Posts and reels use the same method.
Open the post or reel
Open the post or reel you want.
Tap the share icon
It is the paper-plane icon.
Choose Copy link
Pick it in the menu that appears.
If you do not see Copy link, try the three-dot menu on that post. In some versions the option is there. The link has a short code at the end, so never edit or cut that code.
Story link
A story link has a limited life, because stories disappear on Instagram's schedule. Once a story expires the link will not open, and a copy-link option for stories is not available on every account or app version.
If you cannot find it, the profile link can stand in when your task only needs to identify the account. If you must point at one piece of content, repost it as a post or reel, which lasts longer.
What differs between iOS and Android
The main steps are the same: tap share, then Copy link. The differences are usually around them. For example:
The position of the share bar and how the menu slides up may differ slightly.
iOS may show a brief message that the link was copied, while some Android phones show nothing.
Pasting means pressing and holding in a text field and choosing Paste, and the button name differs by system and keyboard.
All of this depends on your operating system version and app version. If your screen does not match what you read, update the app to the latest version and try again.
Copy links on the web
Using Instagram in a computer browser makes copying easy, because the link is already in the address bar.
Open the site and log in
Open a browser, go to instagram.com and log in.
Open the page you want
Open the profile, post or reel you want.
Copy from the address bar
Click the address bar at the top and copy (Ctrl+C on Windows or Cmd+C on Mac).
On some pages Instagram also has a three-dot menu with a copy-link option. In a mobile browser the link is likewise in the address bar.
A link from the address bar may have a long tail, such as a question mark followed by a tracking code. That part can often be cut off and the link still opens, but if unsure, use the whole link as copied. For safety differences between the app and the web, see comparing Instagram app and web safety.
Which links work and fixes for common problems
A good link opens without logging in and points exactly at the account or content you want. A link that starts with instagram.com and opens in an incognito window works, and so does a link to a post that has not been deleted on a public account. A screenshot of a profile, a misspelled account name, or a link cut off midway or with spaces inside does not.
If a pasted link will not open, match the symptom in this table.
Match the symptom to its cause and fix
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If a link truly does not work and the form accepts usernames, enter the username instead. Check the spelling again, because some names contain underscores or dots. To confirm the follower count of the account you entered, see how to check an Instagram follower count.
WarningNo password needed
A link is public information and has nothing to do with your password. If a site asks for your password to give you a link or anything in exchange, stop and do not give it. See why in free Instagram follower sites and their risks.
How to copy TikTok and Facebook links
For other platforms the principle is similar: find the share button near the content and choose Copy link. Menu names and positions depend on the app version.
How to copy TikTok and Facebook links; each ends with choosing Copy link
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For our services, each platform has its own service page. See TikTok services and the Facebook service page to check what kind of link to enter.
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Open your profile, tap Share profile, then Copy link. On a computer, open your profile on the web and copy from the address bar.
What does an Instagram link look like?
A profile link starts with instagram.com followed by the username. Posts and reels have p or reel and a short code at the end.
Why will my copied Instagram link not open?
Common causes are a private account, a deleted post, or an incomplete copy. Check the symptom table in the fixes section and copy again from the app.
Can I enter a username instead of a link?
It depends on the form. Our order form accepts a public link or a username. For other forms, follow the hint at that field.
Can I copy a story link?
On some versions and accounts you can, but stories expire, so the link only opens for a while. For a permanent link, use the profile or post link.
Do I need to give my Instagram password to share a link?
No. A link is public information and has nothing to do with your password. If a site asks for your password to give you a link or anything in exchange, stop and do not give it.
Summary
An Instagram link can be copied from the share button or three-dot menu in the app, or from the address bar on the web. First check that the account is public, test the link once, then paste it. If the menu does not match, update the app or try the web.
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