How to Share a YouTube Video on Instagram Story: A Step-by-Step Guide

Instagram Stories are a fantastic way to engage your audience with short, captivating content. If you want to share a YouTube video on your Instagram Story, it’s entirely possible, and in this guide, we’ll walk you through the process step by step.

Step 1: Choose the YouTube Video

Start by selecting the YouTube video you want to share on your Instagram Story. Copy the video’s URL to your device’s clipboard.

Step 2: Open Instagram

Open the Instagram app on your mobile device and ensure you are logged into your account.

Step 3: Access the Camera

To create a new Instagram Story, tap on the camera icon at the top left corner of the screen. This will open the camera interface.

Step 4: Record or Select Your Content

You can either record a new video or select an existing photo or video from your device’s gallery. To select an existing video, swipe up on the camera screen.

Step 5: Add a Link to Your Story

On the editing screen, you will find various creative tools at the top of the screen. Look for the “Link” sticker or icon (it looks like a chain link).

Step 6: Paste the YouTube Video URL

Tap on the “Link” sticker, and a pop-up window will appear where you can paste the YouTube video URL. Press “Done” or a similar option to confirm.

Step 7: Customize the Link

Instagram allows you to customize the appearance of the link. You can change the text displayed or the link’s color. Make adjustments as desired.

Step 8: Share Your Story

Once you’re satisfied with the link’s appearance and placement, tap “Your Story” or the “Send To” button to share your Instagram Story with the YouTube video link.

Step 9: Encourage Engagement

Consider adding a compelling caption or call to action in your Story to encourage your audience to swipe up and watch the linked YouTube video.

Step 10: Monitor Engagement

After sharing your Story, you can monitor the engagement by checking who viewed it and how many people swiped up to watch the YouTube video. This can provide insights into your audience’s interests.

That’s it! You’ve successfully shared a YouTube video on your Instagram Story. Your followers will be able to swipe up on your Story to watch the linked video on YouTube. This method allows you to promote your YouTube content and engage your Instagram audience effectively.

Remember that not all Instagram accounts may have access to the swipe-up feature. It is typically available to verified accounts, accounts with a significant following, or business accounts. If you don’t have access to the swipe-up feature, you can still share the YouTube video link in your Story’s caption and encourage your audience to manually copy and paste the URL into their web browser.