How to add music to your profile on Instagram

Instagram's latest feature, "Music On Profile," is now rolling out globally, after successful tests in countries like Brazil, Colombia, Great Britain, Japan, Thailand, India, and Indonesia. This innovative feature transforms how artists and creators engage with their audience, providing a new layer of personal expression on the platform.

What is Music On Profile?

"Music On Profile" allows users, including artists, to add a track from the Audio Library directly to their Instagram profile. Positioned just under the bio, the song can play a 30-second clip that visitors can listen to as they browse your profile. This feature is a fantastic tool for artists looking to promote their latest tracks or simply set the tone of their profile with a song that represents their current vibe.

How it enhances artist visibility and engagement

For artists, this feature is more than just an aesthetic addition—it's a strategic tool for music promotion and audience engagement. By featuring a song on their profile, artists can:

• Highlight new releases or trending tracks: Instantly introduce profile visitors to your latest music, encouraging deeper engagement.
• Set the atmosphere: Choose a track that complements the mood of your profile or current artistic phase, enhancing the overall visitor experience.
• Increase discoverability: When visitors enjoy the clip, they can tap on the song to explore more content associated with that track, potentially boosting streaming numbers.

How to add music to your profile

Adding music to your profile is straightforward:
1. Go to your profile and tap “Edit profile.”
2. Select “Add music to your profile.”
3. Search for your desired song or browse the suggestions in the "For You" section.4. Choose a 30-second clip of the song to feature on your profile.

Now, visitors can simply tap the play button to listen to the selected song clip right on your profile, and if intrigued, they can follow the song link to explore more related content.

"Music On Profile" is more than just a feature—it's a new way to connect with your audience and share your musical journey on Instagram. Whether you're promoting a new single or want to share your current favorite track, this feature offers a direct and immersive way to enhance your profile's appeal and engage with your followers through music. Get started today and make your Instagram profile a more dynamic and expressive space!