How to Copy and Share Instagram (IG) Profile Link?

Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms, with the most users. One of the first things you should learn to connect with others, regardless of whether you’re new to this app or not, is how to share an Instagram profile. You can do this in a number of different ways; for example, you can use the Share Profile option on your Instagram profile to copy your profile link. Those who want to put their profile link on a business card might greatly benefit from the QR code option. Once you’ve copied a profile link, you can send it to friends by visiting their profile and pasting the link into a direct message. Note that you can use some of these methods to copy someone else’s Instagram profile link as well. Read on to learn in detail how to copy and share an Instagram profile link..

Step-by-step guide on copying an Instagram profile link

Some methods for sharing an Instagram profile link require you to copy the link first. So, in the sections below, first, we’ll demonstrate where to find the Copy link option as well as two additional methods that might be helpful in specific situations for mobile users. Then, we will show you how to copy the Instagram profile links on a desktop (web version).

How to copy an Instagram profile link on mobile (iPhone and Android)?

Let’s first learn how to copy an Instagram profile link on iPhone and Android since the majority of people access Instagram on their mobile devices. 

1. Using the Share Profile option

Using the Share Profile button is the easiest way to copy your profile link. 

To do so:

1. Open the Instagram app on your iPhone or Android device.

2. Log in to your account if you haven’t already, then go to your Instagram profile by tapping the profile icon at the bottom-right corner of the screen.

3. Next, click on the Share profile button.

4. Finally, click on the Copy link button to copy your Instagram profile’s link to your phone’s clipboard.

2. Using Instagram username

The Instagram profile link is created by each user’s Instagram username. So, if you already know what your Instagram username is, you can skip to the last steps of this section; otherwise, carefully follow the steps below.

1. Navigate to the Instagram app and tap on the profile icon.

2. Here you can see your username at the top of the page, as shown below.

3. Another way to find your Instagram username is to click the Edit profile button.

4. You can see your IG username next to the Username field.

5. Once you find out your Instagram username, append it to Instagram’s website address, instagram.com/, which will be your Instagram profile link. In our case it would be instagram.com/megan.p93. Now all you need to do is copy the link.

It is worth noting that, you can perform the step 2 and 5 to find someone else’s Instagram profile link.

3. Share your QR code

Each account on Instagram has a unique QR code that, when scanned, directs users to the account’s page. This is especially beneficial for people who want to print their QR code on business cards and other items with a similar purpose. 

To obtain the QR code for your Instagram profile or others’ and save it to your phone, follow the steps below:

1. To find your Instagram QR code, go to the Instagram app, and tap on the profile icon. But, if you want to access someone else’s profile link, go to their Instagram profile.

2. Touch the hamburger icon. If you want to copy someone else’s profile link, the icon is a three-dotted (kebab) menu.

3. Select the QR Code option. 

4. Finally, take a screenshot to have your Instagram profile link in your gallery and then share it with others. After scanning this, the user will be redirected to your Instagram profile. 

5. To change the background color of your QR code, simply tap on it. When you touch the COLOR button, you can also change the background design.

How to copy an Instagram profile link on desktop?

Someone who spends a lot of time on Instagram might find working with a small screen tedious and may prefer the web-based version on the computer. If you belong to this category, follow the steps below to learn how to copy the IG profile link on the desktop version. 

1. Open a web browser on your PC and go to Instagram login page.

2. Log in to your Instagram account.

3. Tap your profile picture icon in the left-side menu. However, if you want to find someone else’s profile link, go to their profile.

4. Now, look at your browser’s address bar; right there is your Instagram profile link, and copy it. If you go to someone else’s profile, the address bar will show their Instagram profile link.

Note: If you want to use Instagram web on mobile, the steps are very similar.

Step-by-step guide on sharing an Instagram profile link

After learning how to copy an Instagram profile link, the following step is to learn how to share it. This feature saves your friends and followers the trouble of manually finding you on Instagram.

1. Use Copy Profile URL option

If you have the link to the intended user’s Instagram profile copied, you’ll only need to perform the last step. However, if you didn’t copy the link, complete all of the following steps:

1. First, open the Instagram app.

2. Now tap on the three-dot icon and choose the Copy profile URL option.

3. Now that the profile link is copied into your phone’s clipboard, you can paste it wherever you want.

4. On a PC, using this method is simple; all you have to do is visit the Instagram account of your intended person, copy their link from the address bar, and share it.

2. Use the Share profile button

Next method to share someone’s profile is the Share this profile feature. Thanks to this option, you can send their profile link through direct message, which is way quicker than the rest of the methods. 

To do so, follow these steps:

1. Find the Instagram account you want to share.

2. Then tap on the three-dot icon at the top of the screen, and select Share this profile option.

3. Now you can see your following list; choose the person you want to share the profile with, and tap on Send. 

If you can’t find the person you want to share the link with on the list, you can use the Search bar..

3. Use the QR code

In previous sections, we discussed using your QR code to share your profile link with others; this also applies to sharing any profile link. Follow the steps below to learn how to share IG profile links:

1. Navigate to the Instagram app and go to the Instagram profile you want to share.

2. Next, tap on The three-dot icon at the top of the screen and select the QR code option from the menu.

3. Next, tap on Save to Camera Roll. After that, you can either print or post it wherever you want.

4. Share a profile link on Instagram Story

If you want to share yours or someone’s profile with all of your followers the best solution is to use Instagram Story feature. This method is straightforward but may take some time compared to other methods.

Follow the steps below to learn how to share Instagram profile link on Instagram Story:

1. Open the Instagram app on your iPhone or Android device.

2. Tap the three-dot icon at the top right corner of the screen and choose Copy profile URL option.

3. Open your Instagram feed and click the Your Story icon at the top of the screen, as shown below.

4. Now either choose a background from your gallery photos or tap on the Camera option to take a picture for the Story background. This step depends on your preferences, so customize it as you like.

Note: you can select an Instagram background by clicking Camera and tapping the Aa icon.

5. Click on the Sticker icon on top of the screen.

6. Tap on the Link from the menu.

7. Now paste the profile link or any link you have copied into the URL field and tap on Done button.

8. You can set your customized text for the link by clicking the Customize sticker text option and entering your preferred text in the Sticker text field.

9. We entered Click here to see the Instagram profile as the Sticker text, as shown below.

10. Tap the black arrow to post the Story and share the Instagram Profile with your followers.

4. Share Instagram profile links on WhatsApp

You can share Instagram profile links on messaging apps like WhatsApp or other social medias. This method is helpful for those who can’t reach out to their friends on Instagram. 

To do so, follow these steps:

1. If you haven’t already copied yours or the intended person’s Instagram profile link, open the Instagram app.

2. Go to the Instagram profile you want to share on WhatsApp and Tap the three-dot icon at the top of the screen.

3. Choose the Copy profile URL option from the menu.

4. Open the WhatsApp chat where you want to share the Instagram profile link and tap and hold the typing area to view the Paste option. 

5. Finally, touch the send icon.

6. All done.

4. Share an Instagram profile link on WhatsApp Status

Another method to get more content interaction for your Instagram page is to share your IG profile link on WhatsApp Status; this can help your account get more reach and profile views. Follow these steps to do so:

1. Follow the first three steps of the previous section to copy the Instagram profile link.

2. Open the WhatsApp, then select Status from the bottom left of the screen, as shown below.

3. Choose the pencil icon to add a WhatsApp Status.

4. Paste the profile link you copied before, and then tap on the send icon to share the Status.

Common FAQs About Sharing and Copying Instagram Profile Links

What is an Instagram profile link?

Each Instagram account has its own unique URL, which is known as the Instagram profile link. This URL is composed of two parts, which are separated by slashes: the first part is the Instagram web address, and the second is the user’s Instagram username.: 

www.instagram.com/yourusername/

Can I share someone else’s Instagram profile link?

Yes, there are multiple ways to share someone else’s Instagram profile link, including sending it in Direct Message (DM), copying and pasting its URL, and sharing it as a Post or a Story.

Does Instagram notify when you share someone’s profile link?

No, Instagram doesn’t notify people when you share their profile link.

Can I customize my Instagram profile link?

Your Instagram Profile URL has two parts and they are divided by slashes: the Instagram website address and your username at the end, so if you want to change it to something else, you will need to change your username. But this does not necessarily means “customizing” your profile link because Instagram web address remains unchanged.

To change your Instagram username, open the Instagram app, then tap on the profile icon at the bottom right corner. After that, select the Edit profile option, change the Username field and hit Done.

What should I do if my Instagram profile link isn’t working?

There could be a number of factors at play if your Instagram profile link isn’t working. To begin, guarantee that you have an active internet connection. The next step is to double-check the link you copied, because it’s possible that the link isn’t correct. If you experience this issue with someone else’s Instagram profile, it may be because they have deactivated their account.

Conclusion

The Instagram profile link is a unique URL that can point others to your profile account. Therefore, it is essential that you know how to copy and share the link to yours or others’ Instagram profiles. 

There are a few methods to share profile links on Instagram, but each one can be useful in a specific situation. For example, if you want to put your Instagram account on a business card, the most convenient way is to use the QR code method. This is mainly because people will be able to find your account in a matter of seconds. 

It is worth noting that whether you have a personal or business Instagram account does not matter, as you can apply the methods mentioned on both.