How to put spotify music on instagram
How to Add Music to an Instagram Story
Instagram Stories are easy to make, but they can require a lot of thought if you want to make them truly entertaining. Thankfully, Instagram offers a number of tools to help make your stories as fun as possible.
Maybe you've got some great photos or videos and some cool filters and stickers to layer on top, but your story is still missing one important factor—music. Instagram offers a selection of tunes from its own library and your favorite music streaming services, like Spotify(Opens in a new window), SoundCloud(Opens in a new window), and Shazam. Here's everything you need to know about music and Instagram.
Add Music in Instagram
You can add music directly to your story using Instagram’s library. Tap the plus (+) icon at the top of the app, then scroll to Story on the bottom navigation bar. You can also long-press Your Story and tap Add to Your Story or swipe to the right to open your camera, then select Your Story after the photo or video is captured.
At the camera screen, snap your photo or video. You can also swipe up to see your photo library, then select what you want to add. Apply whatever filters or special effects you want. When you're ready to add a tune to your story, tap the Sticker icon and then tap the Music sticker.
At the Music screen, browse through the different sections and genres to find a tune. You can also use the search field at the top of the screen to search for particular music by song, artist, or album. Spot a song you like? Tap the Play button to hear a short clip.
When you're ready to make a selection, tap the song you want in your story. You will have the opportunity to scroll through the song and decide what sound clip (up to 15 seconds) will play over your story. Move the slider bar until you find the section you want added.
Some songs offer multiple images from which you can choose, so tap the music thumbnail to change the image.
Some even offer lyrics that appear on the screen as the music plays. When you're happy with the image you've chosen, tap Done and the song is added to your story in the form of a sticker.
Once you've finalized your music selection, the song appears as a sticker in your story. You can choose where the sticker will be placed in your story by moving it around the screen with your finger. Change the size of the sticker by pinching or expanding two fingers. Use two fingers and twist to change the orientation of the sticker.
Don’t like the look of your sticker? Double-tap it to return to the previous screen, where you can change the appearance of the sticker. Tap Done to return to your story.
If you’ve recorded a video, you can do even more with your sticker before you post the story. Hold down on it and you’ll be able to pin the sticker to a specific person or object in the video. This means the sticker will move along with the object as it moves in the video.
When you're done tweaking the music, tap the Your Story icon to publish your story with music. Alternatively, if you want only specific people to see it, you can either tap Close Friends to send it to a custom group of people, or tap Send To and select which users should get it.
To view your story, tap the Your Story icon. Your story appears with the music automatically playing. Tapping the song label pauses the music and brings up a window at the bottom through which you can save the music or send it to another person on Instagram. Your followers can view your story and play the music in the same way.
Add Music From the Spotify App
You can add music to your Instagram story by grabbing it from the Spotify app. With a song playing in Spotify, tap the ellipsis icon and choose the Share option. Tap Instagram and you're taken to your Instagram story, where your selected song appears with its cover art.
You can add text, stickers, and other effects to your story. Tap the Your Story icon to post the story with the song you selected.
Once your story has been posted, it will serve as a link back to Spotify. Tap the Your Story icon in Instagram to view it. Anyone who views your story can tap Play on Spotify, and then Open Spotify to launch the song in the app.
Add Music From the SoundCloud App
Share a song from the SoundCloud app to your Instagram story by selecting a song and choosing Share. Select Stories to import the song and its associated image into Instagram.
Once the story has been published, it will serve as a link back to the song on SoundCloud. View the story, tap Play on SoundCloud, then select Open SoundCloud to open the song in the app.
Add Music From the Shazam App
While Shazam is primarily used to analyze and identify songs you’re already listening to, you can also get the app to play music and send it to Instagram.
Open the app and allow it to recognize a song that is currently playing.
Tap the song in Shazam, then tap More and Share. Tap the Instagram option to send the song and its artwork to the Instagram app. After the story has been published, you can travel back to the Shazam app through Instagram. To do this, open the story in Instagram and tap the Open Shazam button to play the song in the app.
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How to Add Spotify Music to Your Instagram Story
- It's easy to add Spotify music to your Instagram story, though doing so requires access to both apps.
- In the Spotify mobile app, choose to share your music and then select Instagram Stories. This will open the social media app and allow you to make adjustments to your story before posting.
- Sharing on Instagram allows your followers to see what you are listening to, and provides a direct link back to the Spotify app for others to find the song.
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Even if your friends don't use Spotify, they can still see what you're listening to if you share your favorite songs on Instagram.
Spotify teamed up with the social media app in 2018, making for a seamless integration.
Thanks to this update, you no longer have to screenshot the song you like to share it. Instead, you can post a stylized preview of the song, which also provides a direct link back to Spotify for others to easily find the song.
To do so, you'll first have to share the song on the Spotify app and select Instagram from the list of sharing options. This will bring you to the social media app, where you can tweak your story before making it public to all of your followers or just to close friends.
Here's how to do it.
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How to add Spotify music to your Instagram story1. Open the Spotify app on your phone or tablet. Once you're listening to a song you'd like to share, tap the three dots found in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
Tap the three dots.
Stephanie Lin/Business Insider 2. Tap "Share."
Share the song. Stephanie Lin/Business Insider3. Select "Instagram Stories" from the list of sharing options.
Select "Instagram Stories." Stephanie Lin/Business Insider4.
This will open the Instagram app and automatically populate the song icon and link in a new story post. You can make adjustments to your story — such as adding text or stickers — before posting. Once you finish editing your post, tap "Send to" at the bottom of the screen.
5. Tap "Share" next to "Your Story" to share the song.
Share your song on Instagram story. Stephanie Lin/Business Insider
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How to share songs with Instagram stories from Spotify, Apple Music and more • Oki Doki
We can't deny how art and music helped everyone survive in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Over the past few months, I have discovered many good songs that I have never heard before, and the same can happen to you. If you're looking for a way to easily share found songs with your friends, you should consider sharing them on Instagram Stories.
Share songs on Instagram Stories
While some consider songs and playlists to be private and not shared, others find joy in helping others find good music.
If you are ready to share songs, we will explain to you the way to quickly share songs on Instagram from your chosen music streaming platform. With all that said, let's start with the list.
Share songs to Instagram Stories from Spotify
Spotify is the music streaming service that has made posting songs on social media mainstream. If you're a Spotify user and wondering where to start, here's what you need to do. Turn on the song you want to share, click on the vertical three-dot icon in the top right corner, and select Share.
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On the "Share" page that opens, click on Instagram. The application will automatically generate a story with the album art of the song. Once it does all the hard work for you, click the "Your Story" button to share the song. Your followers can then click the "Play to Spotify" button to tune in to the song you just shared from the Spotify app on their phone.
This is a Spotify tip that everyone should know, and you can learn more Spotify tips and tricks from our linked article.
Share songs to Instagram Stories from Apple Music
Following Spotify's lead, Apple Music recently added a feature that allows users to share songs to Instagram Stories. If you're an Apple Music user, you can access sharing settings by tapping the three-dot menu next to the song title and artist name. In the pop-up window that appears, click on the "Share song" option.
Here select "Instagram Stories" from the list of available options. Now you can add the song to your Instagram story. While Apple Music is late to the party, its implementation stands out. When you view a story that contains an Apple Music song, you'll notice a beautiful ripple effect in the background that enhances the aesthetic. This is undoubtedly my favorite implementation from the entire group. So you can easily share your 25 most popular songs for your Instagram followers to enjoy listening to.
Share songs on Instagram Stories by TIDAL
TIDAL, the audiophile favorite music streaming service, has also received integration for sharing stories on Instagram. To get started, click on the three-dot vertical menu in the bottom right corner. When a pop-up window appears with a set of options, select Share.
Shortly after you select "Share", TIDAL will ask you to specify the target platform. As you can see below, the first option on the Share page is Instagram Stories. Click on it and wait for the app to redirect you to Instagram.
Share songs with Instagram Stories from SoundCloud
As for sharing songs from SoundCloud, this method is much easier thanks to the "Share" button right in the music player interface. All you have to do is click on it and select Stories with the Instagram logo on it.
The rest of the process is quite simple. SoundCloud will take you to the Instagram story add page and you can click to add the song to your story.
The final story has a neat blur with the SoundCloud logo and looks decent enough.
Share songs to Instagram stories by JioSaavn
JioSaavn's UI update has made it on par with leading music streaming services in terms of features. If JioSaavn is your music streaming platform of choice, here's what you need to know to share songs from the app on Instagram. First, click on the three-dot vertical menu to open the pop-up window. When the pop-up appears, click "Share".
When the share sheet opens, select Instagram Stories. In a few seconds, JioSaavn will take you to Instagram and you can share that song you miss with your friends and family.
Share songs on Instagram Stories from Wynk Music
If you use Wynk Music, you can share songs on Instagram Stories. When you are in the player interface, click "More". After that, you will see the "Share" button as the first option. Click on it and wait for Wynk Music to navigate to the Instagram Story Download UI.
Unlike most apps on this list, Wynk Music uses Android's share sheet. As a result, you will have to take a minute to find "Instagram Stories" from the list of available apps. Once you find it, click on it to share the story. However, I'm not happy with Wynk Music's implementation. As you can see below, the developers have not added a direct option to open Wynk Music from Instagram, and all you get is an album cover with the app's logo in it. In a way, you could say that Wynk Music lied to me. I hope Wynk Music will fix this in a future update.
Share songs to Instagram stories from Shazam
Although Shazam is not technically a music streaming service, millions of people around the world use the app to identify songs. If you're too excited after finding a catchy song using Shazam, you can share it with your Instagram followers directly from Shazam. To do this, open the Shazam page with the song, click on the three-dot vertical menu and select "Share".
On the Share page, search for "Shazam - Instagram Stories". Keep in mind that this option will have the Shazam logo, not Instagram. For reference, you can take a look at the image below. Once you find it, click on it and share the story on Instagram.
Share songs on Instagram stories by Gaana
Gaana's implementation of song sharing on Instagram is a bit complicated and unreliable. While you won't see the option to share a song to Instagram from the player interface, this option does appear when you navigate to a track from the album section. Even so, it just generates album art like Wynk Music and doesn't offer a direct option to play the song from the Gaana app.
If you're still interested, you can access the album view, click on the horizontal button with three dots, and select Share to Instagram Story. As you can see below, Gaana did not offer the ability to access the app.
Share songs to Instagram stories with Pandora
In September 2019, Pandora added the ability to share songs to its app.
To use this feature, open the app and play one of your favorite songs. In the music player interface, click on the horizontal three-dot menu next to the track name and select "Share". On the post sheet, select Instagram Stories. You can check the preview of the created story in the image below.
Image: Pandora
Share songs to Instagram stories by Deezer
Deezer is another music streaming service that has the ability to share songs to Instagram Stories. You can click on the horizontal three-dot menu next to the song and choose "Share to Instagram Stories" to get started.
Image: Deezer Community
One of the unique aspects of Deezer's approach to Instagram stories is the fact that you can share up to 5 lines of text per story. This can be useful when you want to put extra emphasis on a particular part of a song.
Image: Deezer
Streaming services without sharing stories on Instagram
There are currently only two major streaming services that do not support posting songs to Instagram Stories.
Of these two, YouTube Music will soon join the others as it has been testing the music sharing feature. However, there is no word on Amazon Music.
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Share songs on Instagram
If you're in a hurry, you'll be happy to know that you can share songs using Instagram's music feature without relying on third-party apps. However, please note that your song selection is limited to the Instagram music library. To get started, choose a background for your story and click the sticker button on the top right side of the story interface. Select "Music" from the options that appear.
In the search field, find the song you want to share and select it when the results appear. You can save a track thumbnail or choose to display text.
If you are adventurous, you can combine both. For example, you can take a screenshot of the player interface (it's a bit old-fashioned, I know) and select the exact song from the Instagram library.
The result looks something like the one below. The reason I prefer this method is so that viewers can hear part of the song without having to open the streaming service.
FAQ
Why can't I add music to my Instagram story?
You can use the Instagram music feature or use one of these apps like Spotify or Apple Music to share music to your Instagram story.
How do I share my Spotify story with music on Instagram?
You can open the song in Spotify, click "Share" and choose Instagram to share the song from Spotify to Instagram.
Are all songs available on Instagram?
The Instagram music library is rather limited due to licensing agreements. Song availability may also vary depending on your region.
Can you post your music on Instagram stories?
You can record your singing and post it as an Instagram story. If you are an artist, you can share your song by following this guide on any streaming service.
How do I share my Spotify playlist with Instagram cover?
You can open your Spotify playlist, click "Share" and choose Instagram to share your Spotify playlist on Instagram.
Which is better Apple Music or Spotify?
If you are part of the Apple ecosystem, you should choose Apple Music. On the other hand, if you have a plethora of devices and gadgets, Spotify offers great integrations to make it easy to pick up where you left off.
How do I link to Spotify in my Instagram biography?
You can copy your Spotify profile link from Spotify and paste it into the Edit Profile -> Website section of the Instagram app to make it your Instagram bio.
Why can't I share an Apple Music song on Instagram?
Apple Music offers the ability to share songs on both Android and iOS. This feature was first introduced in iOS 13.4.5. If you're not receiving it, make sure your app is updated to the latest version available from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Add songs to Instagram Story from Android and iPhone
So, here's how you can share songs to Instagram Stories. Don't forget to let us know if you found it useful in the comments.
In the meantime, you can find some useful tricks in our roundup of Instagram tips and tricks, as well as a frequently updated list of new Instagram features you should be using.
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Spotify - what is this program
Spotify is a music service originally from Sweden, available in almost 120 countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and a number of other countries. It has over 50 million songs and four billion playlists in its catalog. Here you can find tracks of Russian and foreign artists. At the same time, the Spotify service is available on almost all mobile devices, game consoles, TVs, desktops and stereo systems.
What is it
Officially, Spotify is an Internet platform for streaming various content (songs, videos and podcasts) from authors from all over the world. The capabilities of the service allow you to search, create a medical library, adjust the sound, listen to the radio, watch the lyrics and solve other tasks.
Sportify is available on many modern devices and is supported by the following operating systems - Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS. The Spotify Connect option is also supported, allowing you to connect multiple devices at once. Today, millions of people around the world know about Spotify, what kind of program it is, and what functions it performs. As of August 2020, the service has more than 250 million accounts, almost half of which use the paid version. If you have already decided to register right now, then see the step-by-step instructions.
What is Spotify for
To understand the benefits of the Spotify application, it is not enough to know what it is. It is important to understand its purpose. In simple words, the Sportify service is designed to listen to music, podcasts and audiobooks for free without downloading to your device. The functionality of the service can be used using the website or through applications for all operating systems. Millions of users know why and what Spotify is for, so the service occupies over 36% of the world's audio streaming in the US, Europe, Asia, Africa and others.
Platform description: functionality, capabilities
The Spotify music service opens up great opportunities for fans of unique content from all over the world. Consider the main functionality of the program:
- Search. In the description of Spotify, it is worth noting that the site has a convenient and thoughtful search filter that allows you to find tracks, albums, artists, playlists, and even other Spotify users. An advanced search by year, genre and other parameters is also available.
- My media library. Spotify features allow you to mark songs you like and in this way create personal podcasts.
- Mixed mode. After pressing this button, the available tracks are shuffled, which creates an individual playlist. Each time the media library is formed individually.
- Ability to share music and podcasts. In the review of Spotify Music, I would like to note the friendliness of the service and the ability to share music with other users.
To do this, click on the Share button, after which a page opens where you can share the finds on social networks and copy the link. The capabilities of the system allow you to share even a playlist. - Sound settings. Considering the functionality of Spotify, what it is and how it works, it is worth noting the wide possibilities for setting up audio. The mobile version has an equalizer that allows you to adjust the sound parameters. If you have a paid subscription, you can set the same volume for different tracks, as well as adjust to the noise around. About the quality of the music told here.
- Radio. The Spotify streaming service allows you to enjoy high-quality radio. Users have access to a selection of songs based on personal preferences. The selection is made taking into account the album, track and artist. You can save your favorite radio stations.
- View lyrics. Spotify features let you watch the lyrics of the track, allowing you to sing along to your favorite artists.
Information about the history of creation and other interesting facts is also available. - Playing music from the device. Users can access not only Spotify music, but also tracks from a mobile device. This feature allows you to expand the range according to personal preferences.
Additional options
Considering what Spotify music is, the options for users are endless. In addition to the functions already described, participants have access to:
- information about concerts;
- listening to music non-stop;
- availability of information about the actions of friends;
- smooth transition between tracks;
- group session;
- setting playback queue and listening history;
- the ability to subscribe to friends and artists;
- listening to music in private mode.
- Is it possible to listen to songs offline you will learn by the link.
Before using the site, you need to understand how Spotify works, what functionality is available to users, and how to use the available opportunities.
Detailed information on the platform can be found on the official support page support.spotify.com. Here you can find information about the terms of use, interface features and benefits of the Spotify music service. And here you will find out why some tracks are not available.
Where it works
Before using the service, it is important to understand where Spotify works. The official resource provides detailed information on this matter. The list of available countries includes:
- Africa: Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, South Africa.
- Asia: Israel, India, Indonesia, Bahrain, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, Philippines.
- Europe: Austria, Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia, Great Britain, Andorra, Belarus, Belgium, Hungary, Germany, Greece, Spain, Italy, Kazakhstan, Denmark, Ireland, Iceland, Cyprus, Kosovo, Latvia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Lithuania , Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Romania, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, France, Croatia, Montenegro, Turkey, Ukraine, Finland, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Sweden, Estonia.
- North America: Guatemala, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador, Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, USA.
- South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Uruguay, Chile, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Ecuador.
- Oceania: Australia, New Zealand.
The music platform Spotify is constantly expanding its regions of presence, so if the country is not on the list, you need to clarify this issue.
How to start using Spotify, conditions
Above, we reviewed a brief overview of Spotify, which allows you to evaluate the capabilities of an online service / application, its strengths and weaknesses. But many people have a question - how to start using it, what is the essence of the connection. Spotify Technology offers two types of subscriptions - free and paid. The possibilities of the first are limited, but they are enough for the full use of the resource.
Thus, the following options are available in the free version:
- Content of the Overview section and a quick search for the necessary content.
- Creation of a personal music collection.
- Subscribing to updates from friends, celebrities, and artists.
- Creating your own radio.
- Personal recommendations, etc.
Already in the free version, the service is available on different devices - PCs, phones, tablets and car systems. To figure out what the point of Spotify is, follow these steps:
- Download the application to your computer through the official website or download the mobile device through the official software store.
- If you don't want to download the app, go to spotify.com and sign up with your email.
- You can enter your Spotify Personal Account here.
The basic functions for the free user are immediately available. In the future, you can buy a Premium subscription for a family, for two or for students.
