How to turn off copy link on instagram
How to disable Instagram's embed feature
This article originally appeared on Popular Science.
It’s now possible to embed a public Instagram profile on a website, and that’s important for two reasons. One, it’s useful for people who use the social media platform for business or otherwise want to share a preview of their account with a wider online audience. Two, you’ll want to know how to turn this feature off if you don’t want your grid showing up in random places.
Individual Instagram posts have been embeddable for a while now, so this ability is just an expansion of the site’s overall shareability. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the feature among a couple others in a video on December 16. He noted that profile embeds are currently only available for users in the US, but the company said in a blog post that it would be looking to include other countries “soon.” You also can’t get a profile embed link from the app, at least right now.
How to embed an Instagram profile on a website
When you embed a public Instagram account on a website, visitors will see a preview of the profile, plus the last six images it posted.
To start, go to the account in a web browser—you don’t have to be logged in. From there, click the three dots next to the handle, then Embed, and Copy Embed Code. If you want to embed your own account and are logged in, click the gear icon next to your username and follow the same steps.
Now that you have the embed code, all you have to do is paste it into the page you’re building. A note, though: You will likely have to paste it in an html block or code reader. If you simply plop the embed code onto the page as text, it will probably all show up as dozens of lines of computer-speak.
Do it right, and it’ll look like this:
View this profile on Instagram
Popular Photography (@popphotomag) • Instagram photos and videos
How to prevent people from embedding your Instagram profile
If your Instagram profile is public, anyone can embed it or any individual posts anywhere.
To prevent that, go to your profile on the app or in a web browser. The steps are slightly different depending on which you choose.
In the app, tap the three lines at the top right. Then hit Settings, Account, Embeds, and turn off the toggle switch next to Allow people to embed your posts or profile on other websites.
From a web browser, click the gear icon next to your username, then click Privacy and Security. Find the Embeds heading and uncheck the box next to Allow people to embed your posts or profile on other websites.
Now your personal grid won’t show up on a poorly made test website cobbled together by someone teaching themselves to code.
Instagram Bio Link Not Working? New Solutions for 2023
Is your Instagram bio link not working?
Wondering how to get links to work in your Instagram bio?
Like a lot of restrictions on the platform, it may have to do with an influx of spammers, as well as the tender age of many users.
In addition to throttling clicks, a link block can even cause your account to be frozen.
Along with blocked Instagram comments, I’m hearing more and more about this happening.
But here’s fair warning, and possible workarounds.
Updated with NEW FIX IDEAS!
Which Instagram Links Are Not Allowed?
Getting the “Link not allowed” error on Instagram?
Link not allowed
It looks like your profile contains a link that is not allowed. We restrict certain content and actions to protect our community. Tell us if you think we made a mistake.
OK / Report problem
Instagram has become quite cautious with that one precious link allowed in your bio. This is due to the amount of spam accounts they see.
- They’ll block websites known to be linked to by spammers in their profiles.
- They won’t allow links to websites with explicit content.
- They’re blocking links that appear on several accounts within a short period.
- Shortened links – such as bitly – are suspect since it’s unclear what you’re linking to.
- Made-up website names may be blocked (don’t risk your account to be funny).
- Domain names using elements or misspellings of Instagram have been blocked.
- And in some cases, it may simply be your WiFi connection to Instagram. Really!
But my site is legit!
Unfortunately, I’m hearing more and more about blocked links from legitimate sites. I suspect the instagram AI is crawling the sites and taking words out of context.
One was a makeup site with a lipstick color named “Nude.” While I can’t say that was the reason, it may well be.
Last September, I heard that a lot of food blogs were getting blocked on both Instagram and Facebook. Perhaps due to words like cut or chop?
If the link is to your own site, jump to the solution for my own website link is blocked by Instagram.
Below are some verified banned website links.
You can’t post links to Snapchat or Telegram
Instagram has disabled the ability for users to encourage others to follow them on Snapchat or Telegram. TechCrunch announced this on March 3, 2016:
Previously Instagram users were able to include ‘add me’/’follow me’ links in a website section on their profile page, directly linking out to any other profiles they had on third party social services’ apps. Now attempting to type one of these links to a Snapchat or Telegram profile, within the Instagram app’s website field on a user’s profile, results in the following message…
A spokesman for Instagram confirmed the change to TechCrunch, providing the following statement: “We’ve removed the ability to include ‘add me’ links on Instagram profile pages. This was a rare use-case, and not the way our platform was intended to be used. Other types of links are still allowed.” source
So if this is what you’ve been trying to do, you know you should stop trying.
Etsy links not allowed on Instagram
A reader was informed by Instagram that etsy.com/shop/ URLs are not allowed. Now she can post photos, but nothing else – no captions, comments, or follows.
Apparently this has been going on since April 2015. The problem now is – she can’t even change the link.
Some Etsy sellers reported that the format shopname.etsy.com worked fine, but others said they had problems with that too.
One person said using their own domain name that redirected to their Etsy shop worked – but no guarantee that will continue.
Beware linking to an Etsy shop in any format. Definitely don’t use etsy.com/shop/shopname.
Fix Instagram Link Not Allowed with NO LINK!
There are several solutions to blocked links, depending on what the link problem is. We’ll look at 3 different problems, with suggestions to solve each.
First up, you don’t even have a link in your bio!
When you get the error message, Instagram may provide the actual link that’s not allowed.
Is it an IP address? This is a string of numbers with a few periods inserted. In this case, you may not even have a link in your bio.
Fortunately, this solution could be as easy as changing your IP address. Just this month, one IGer reported:
I have to turn off my WiFi on my phone and use data for IG. When I am done, I turn the WiFi back on. Evidently there is some link in the wifi that IG doesn’t like.
So try that first.
If that doesn’t work, these solutions are widely shared. I haven’t tried them, but if your IP address is the problem, one of these should fix it.
Solution 1: Restart your WiFi
Instagram is not allowing the IP address that is assigned to you. Get a new IP address by following these steps:
- Turn OFF your WiFi router.
- Wait for at least 3-5 minutes.
- Now Turn ON your WiFi. Connect your device to WiFi.
- This will assign a new IP address to your device.
- Check if the error still persists.
Solution 2: Change Router Configuration
Follow the steps given below to change the router configuration:
- Go to the homepage of your router and log in.
- Select My Network tab.
- Click on Network Connection.
- Select Broadband (Ethernet) under Rule Name.
- Go to Settings.
- Click on Renew > Release > Apply.
- Now check if Instagram Link not allowed error still persists.
Solution 3: For Mobile Data Users
If you are getting Instagram Link not Allowed error while using Instagram with your mobile or cellular data, don’t worry.
Put your mobile phone in Airplane mode for 3-5 minutes. After waiting for 3-4 minutes, Turn OFF Flight mode and launch Instagram to check if the issue has been resolved. source
Another possible workaround is to use Instagram on a computer browser in Incognito mode.
If the error has nothing to do with your IP address, read on…
My Website Link Is Blocked by Instagram
Your bio has a link to your own website, and you get a notice that your URL is blocked.
You know your site isn’t spammy, and perhaps it’s even been allowed before.
Here are 5 possible solutions:
Solution 1: Facebook debugger
Whether your URL is blocked by Instagram or Facebook, try the Facebook debugger.
This same advice was provided over and over when people were complaining about this issue. I’m hoping it works for you!
That debugger link is pretty handy for a number of things, including getting Facebook to pull up the right image with link posts. Bookmark it, or this post!
Solution 2: URL shortener or service
Some readers suggested that using a link service like linktr.ee allowed them to link to their website.
Linktr.ee provides a landing page where you can place multiple links you’d like your IG followers to check out.
If Instagram discovers people use services like these to defeat their safeguards, they’ll probably disallow them, but for now it’s worth a try.
Solution 3: Meta Business Help live chat
I had no clue this was a thing, and maybe it won’t last, but a reader said this worked for her.
It’s intended for business accounts, and maybe only ones that are connected to a Facebook business page. I’m not sure but thought you’d want to give it a shot.
If you don’t find live chat, one blogger says to just report the issue daily with a screenshot until it’s resolved.
Milly commented:
I just had the same issue with my company’s social media.
HOW TO FIX IT FAST:
Go to the Meta Business Help Center – if you can’t find it just search facebook ads support and there will be a link for it.
When you get there, scroll down to Find answers or contact support and click Get started. Fill all the info they ask and in click on the box to explain your issue further. It will lead you to a facebook chat with a real person and they will help you to solve this issue.
I did all the procedures above and in the day after my link was already allowed. Hope it helps everyone that is also panicking to fix this.
Below is a screenshot of the button to click.
Solution 4: Ads manager
If you run ads, contact your rep. They’ll get you sorted quickly.
If you don’t, and you’re not beyond fibbing, one blogger suggests this:
Get in touch with them through the Facebook ads problem section. Tell them that you’re planning a big ads campaign on Instagram but you are blocked.
They will get back to you fast because they want your money. I do it every time and it works!
Solution 5: Delete the link
If the above methods didn’t work, open your Instagram profile and delete the link.
But if you can’t even get into your account…
Instagram Account Blocked Due to Bio Link
Unfortunately, I’ve been hearing from people who can’t even get into their account because of the link in their bio.
At this point, I don’t really know what you can do. Asking support seems to be fruitless.
One account was unblocked after a week and was able to remove their questionable link.
Another account disappeared – so I don’t know what happened to it.
First, try to patiently wait it out.
If you end up setting up a new account, I suggest:
- Don’t post a link to Snapchat or Telegram.
- Don’t post a link to an Etsy shop.
- DontMakeUpAPhonyURL.com – one account was blocked for doing this.
- Triple check your URL for typos. One account was blocked for spelling “Instagtam.”
- Run your link through the FB debugger before posting.
- Don’t post affiliate links.
- Be cautious of posting a shortened link (ie, bitly).
- And finally, don’t post other people’s content without permission. Your account may be reported and then blocked.
NOTE: I haven’t had any trouble with bitlys. Just a suggestion if you want to be extra cautious.
Instagram Links Not Working: Resolved!
Did you fix an Instagram block due to your Bio Link?
Have you found a solution? Please help the Instagram community by sharing it in a comment here!
I will add the info to the post ASAP, with the username of your IG account if you like.
It’s an unfortunate possibility that you might have a hater who’s reporting your link or account. As noted above, just keep telling and showing Instagram (with screenshots) that your link is not a problem!
Please share this post on Facebook, tweet, or pin to Pinterest so we can all resolve the Instagram link not allowed error!
where to find, how to copy and share?
A link to Instagram can be both in the profile itself and in separate content: stories, posts, reels. To learn how to interact with all the moments, we wrote an article. And in it we will analyze how to copy a link to your own and someone else's Instagram and share it.
Link to the Instagram profile
Let's start with the global one, with the link to the Instagram account. If you want to share a link to your page, you can, of course, just say a nickname. But this is inconvenient, since the searcher will have to type the name in English letters, and most often this name will be with some twist.
Therefore, the probability of immediately getting to your page tends closer to zero. But you can go by providing a personal business card.
If you know a person's contact outside of Instagram, then use a QR code (aka business card). It can be found in the side menu of the main page. If you want to be creative, you can choose different options for designing a business card: color, emoticon, selfie.
Click on the button Share , and choose where and to whom you want to send it. When you click on this link, a person will immediately get to your page on Instagram.
And if a person is nearby, he can simply point the phone's camera at the code and follow the link.
You can also find a link to your Instagram profile from the web version of the application on a computer or through a mobile browser. Open your page on Instagram on the main page, and copy the link from the browser bar.
How to copy a link to someone else's Instagram profile?
It's even easier here.
Go to your account, and click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the screen.
Now select Copy Profile URL . And you can share the link in any convenient way.
How to copy a link to an Instagram post?
A link to an Instagram post can be taken from the same “three points” both in the mobile application and in the web version. Select a publication, click on the three dots to the right of it.
Click on Copy link.
Here you can simply share the publication .
IGTV content is exactly the same.
How to copy a link to an Instagram story?
Open stories in the Instagram app, and click on the three dots at the top.
Choose Copy link or Share . The algorithm is similar to the actions with posts in the feed.
Copying a link to a story through the web version of the social network is even easier. Just open the stories section and copy the link from the address bar.
How do I copy the link to current Instagram stories?
Actual Instagram stories can also be shared via the link or the Share button .
Open current stories, and click on the button More at the bottom of the screen (if you want to share your stories) or at the top with three dots.
Select Share or Copy Link .
How to copy link to Reels on Instagram?
Everyone's favorite new section with rails also did not remain without a link copy button. Open any clip. In it, three dots are moved to the bottom of the screen on the right side.
Choose Copy link or Share .
How to copy the link to the mask on Instagram?
To share a mask on Instagram, you need to go to the section with creating stories and find the one you need on the sides of the button to record a new story.
Click on the name of the mask, you will see a hidden panel with a menu.
You can save the effect in it, open the effect page, send it to Direct. And below is the button that we need - Share a link to the effect .
Below this button you can see what other masks the author has and go to the effects gallery. Or it can be removed.
How to copy the link to the Guide on Instagram?
The Instagram guide is exactly the same. No new actions are required. Open the guide, click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Copy link or Share.
Conclusion
You can share any content on Instagram. To do this, each element has a hidden menu and a couple of treasured buttons. Enjoy!
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How to copy a link on Instagram methods and examples
It's not that hard to copy links, but sometimes you need some knowledge to get url on Instagram . Next, we will consider all the options on how to copy a link on Instagram, in each individual situation, mobile device or computer . There are few basic options, all examples are simple and very similar to each other. Now you will see this, and copying a link to a post, account, photo or video will become easy for you.
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How to copy a link on Instagram
The reasons for the question of how to copy a link on Instagram can be different. The popularity of the request is amazing, and the need for this is already everyone's business.
We have collected only the simplest and most common methods of copying url or a direct link to an account, photo, video on Instagram. This is for the search engine, so that you can find this article, already at our link.
How to copy a link to an Instagram profile
To copy the Instagram link to your account from the computer , you first need to log into Instagram. Since you have to copy from a computer, you will need to open the web version (login from any browser). And you will also need authorization, that is, to log into your account. The exception is if there is a direct account link - you can use it. But this immediately solves the issue of copying links from a personal computer or, more simply, from a browser. You can get a direct link yourself by simply adding your username to the main Instagram address - this is https://www.instagram.com/ your nickname. For example, https://www.instagram.com/informgra.ru/ is the full link to the Instagram account.
Direct link option not available? Then open https://www.instagram.com/ in the browser, enter your account, go from the general feed to the profile and click on the address bar. We see the address https://www.instagram.com/informgram.ru/ - this is the address of your account. Select with the mouse, click copy. You have a great clipboard, a link to your account is saved, paste it wherever you want.
To get a link to someone else's Instagram account , for any personal purposes, you will also need to go to the page of interest. Through the web version, on your computer. Next, the algorithm of actions, as with your own account - copy the address from the browser line. How to find the account you are interested in? This is a completely different story. But if you know the nickname_name, then it will not be difficult to get a link to your account, all according to the same scheme as described above. This, https://www.instagram.com/ is the address of Instagram, and this is the nickname informgram.
ru/, we connect them https://www.instagram.com/informgram.ru/, we get a link to the account.
Copy a link to a photo or video to Instagram from a computer
Quite often the question arises - how can you copy a link to a specific photo. Also a video from Instagram. There are several ways to do this on a computer using the web version of Instagram for PC.
The first way is to log into your account, go to your profile and simply find the image of interest. Click on it to enlarge and copy the address from the address bar of your browser. Further, it can be placed where you need.
The second way is to copy the link after the publication date. If you enlarge the image of interest by clicking on it, then the date of publication of the photo will appear on the right side. When you right-click on it, a list of possible actions drops out. Select Copy link address. The link will then be copied to the clipboard.
Next - just go to where we want to place this link, and paste it through right-click or Ctrl + V.
You can also right-click on the date of publication, select the option "Open link in a new tab" and copy its address in the browser bar.
How to copy a link on Instagram from a phone
When copying links from a mobile device, it will matter what the link is. For example, you cannot copy a link to your own account from a mobile application . But, you can solve this problem using a mobile browser. We pass in a mobile device (through any browser) to the site https://www.instagram.com, log in and copy the link in the address bar.
You can also enter a link yourself manually, not only to your own account, but also to someone else's, if you know the user's nickname. To do this, you just need to add the username to the address https://www.instagram.com through a slash, get https://www.instagram.
com/informgra.ru/. That's all - this is the link to your account page.
How to copy a link to someone else's page on Instagram
Unlike your own account, copying a link to an outside page is not difficult, you just need to know where to find it. In order to copy a link to any page on Instagram, just go to it and select "Copy profile URL" in the upper right corner. After that, a notification “User profile link copied to clipboard” will appear below. Further, it can be inserted where necessary or even sent in a message.
If a link to the user's page is needed to send it in a message via Direct , you can simply use the "Send profile as a message" menu item. Next, it remains to choose only the addressee.
How to copy a link to a photo video on Instagram
To copy a link to your own photo or video on Instagram you need to open the post. And in the three dots menu, in the upper right corner of the photo or video, select copy link.
After that, a notification will appear that the link to the publication has been copied to the clipboard and then it can be shared or pasted anywhere. Naturally, inside your mobile device, if you decide to go beyond it, this will not work.
Do not copy and share the post to other social networks
In addition, it is possible to share the photo to other social networks without copying the link, to do this, go to the photo, press the menu in the upper right corner and select "Share" in the drop-down list ". Next, you will be redirected to a page to select the social network in which you will need to share the image. Select the ones you want and click the checkmark in the top right corner. A notification “Post done” will appear, which means that the image has been published in all selected social networks. In social networks that are linked to your account!
How to copy a link to a photo or video from another profile or news feed
Copying an image from any account and even from the news feed is as easy as copying from your own page.
