{"id":11561,"date":"2025-06-18T11:43:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T11:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/?p=11561"},"modified":"2025-06-20T11:11:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T11:11:47","slug":"add-music-to-instagram-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add Music to Instagram Story?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For Insta stories, the difference between 50 and 5,000 views might be due to one thing: music. Adding it to a post can make a big difference. But do you know how to add music to Instagram story?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the answer is no, you\u2019re in the right place. We&#8217;re about to show you the easy ways to add songs to your Instagram story and make your content stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, 15 seconds of the right song from Instagram&#8217;s music library can boost shares. So, let&#8217;s dive into it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents :<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#What_is_Instagram_Music\" title=\"What is Instagram Music?\">What is Instagram Music?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#How_To_Add_Music_to_Instagram_Stories_from_the_Library\" title=\"How To Add Music to Instagram Stories from the Library\">How To Add Music to Instagram Stories from the Library<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#1_Open_Instagram_Story\" title=\"1. Open Instagram Story\">1. Open Instagram Story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#2_Add_Your_Photo_or_Video\" title=\"2. Add Your Photo or Video\">2. Add Your Photo or Video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#3_Tap_Instagram_Music_Sticker\" title=\"3. Tap Instagram Music Sticker\">3. Tap Instagram Music Sticker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#4_Browse_Instagrams_Music_Library\" title=\"4. Browse Instagram&#8217;s Music Library\">4. Browse Instagram&#8217;s Music Library<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#5_Choose_Music_Part\" title=\"5. Choose Music Part\">5. Choose Music Part<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#6_Customize_Visuals\" title=\"6. Customize Visuals\">6. Customize Visuals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#7_Share_Your_Story_with_Music\" title=\"7. Share Your Story with Music\">7. Share Your Story with Music<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#How_To_Add_Your_Own_Music_to_Instagram_Story\" title=\"How To Add Your Own Music to Instagram Story\">How To Add Your Own Music to Instagram Story<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#1_Get_Your_Music_Ready\" title=\"1. Get Your Music Ready\">1. Get Your Music Ready<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#2_Start_a_New_Project\" title=\"2. Start a New Project\">2. Start a New Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#3_Add_Your_Sound\" title=\"3. Add Your Sound\">3. Add Your Sound<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#4_Export_Your_Content\" title=\"4. Export Your Content\">4. Export Your Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#5_Share_to_Instagram_Story\" title=\"5. Share to Instagram Story\">5. Share to Instagram Story<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#How_to_Put_Music_on_Instagram_Story_from_Streaming_Services\" title=\"How to Put Music on Instagram Story from Streaming Services\">How to Put Music on Instagram Story from Streaming Services<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#Spotify\" title=\"Spotify\">Spotify<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#1_Tap_the_Share_Button\" title=\"1. Tap the Share Button\">1. Tap the Share Button<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#2_Choose_Instagram_Stories\" title=\"2. Choose Instagram Stories\">2. Choose Instagram Stories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#3_Customize_Your_Instagram_Story\" title=\"3. Customize Your Instagram Story\">3. Customize Your Instagram Story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#4_Share_Your_Story\" title=\"4. Share Your Story\">4. Share Your Story<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#Apple_Music\" title=\"Apple Music\">Apple Music<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#1_Tap_the_Share_Icon\" title=\"1. Tap the Share Icon\">1. Tap the Share Icon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#2_Choose_Stories\" title=\"2. Choose Stories\">2. Choose Stories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#3_Customize_and_Share_Your_Story\" title=\"3. Customize and Share Your Story\">3. Customize and Share Your Story<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#SoundCloud\" title=\"SoundCloud\">SoundCloud<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#1_Tap_the_Share_Icon-2\" title=\"1. Tap the Share Icon\">1. Tap the Share Icon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#2_Choose_Audio_Stories\" title=\"2. Choose Audio Stories\">2. Choose Audio Stories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#3_Customize_and_Share_to_Instagram\" title=\"3. Customize and Share to Instagram\">3. Customize and Share to Instagram<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#How_to_Add_Music_to_Stories_From_Existing_Post\" title=\"How to Add Music to Stories From Existing Post\">How to Add Music to Stories From Existing Post<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#Common_Issue_When_Adding_Music_to_Insta_Story\" title=\"Common Issue When Adding Music to Insta Story\">Common Issue When Adding Music to Insta Story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/#Adding_Music_to_Instagram_Story_A_Wrap-Up\" title=\"Adding Music to Instagram Story: A Wrap-Up\">Adding Music to Instagram Story: A Wrap-Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Instagram_Music\"><\/span>What is Instagram Music?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram Music is a feature that lets you add songs, or soundtracks to your Instagram Stories. With this, you can make your content more expressive, compared to your silent story posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/about.instagram.com\/blog\/announcements\/introducing-music-for-instagram-stories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">feature first launched in June 2018<\/a> in a few countries, and now it&#8217;s available worldwide. But, some users might not get the full music library because of local licensing deals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re making a Story, you&#8217;ll see a small music icon on Instagram you can tap. Or, you can go the old way, tap on the Instagram music sticker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"496\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/you-can-tap-on-instagram-music-sticker-to-add-music-to-instagram-story-496x1024.webp\" alt=\"you can tap on instagram music sticker to add music to instagram story\" class=\"wp-image-11564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/you-can-tap-on-instagram-music-sticker-to-add-music-to-instagram-story-496x1024.webp 496w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/you-can-tap-on-instagram-music-sticker-to-add-music-to-instagram-story-145x300.webp 145w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/you-can-tap-on-instagram-music-sticker-to-add-music-to-instagram-story-150x310.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/you-can-tap-on-instagram-music-sticker-to-add-music-to-instagram-story-450x930.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/you-can-tap-on-instagram-music-sticker-to-add-music-to-instagram-story.webp 662w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Either way, Instagram\u2019s music library is at your fingertips. With millions of songs, as a <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/content-creator\/\">content creator<\/a>, you can easily add music to make your Story more engaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose up to 15 seconds of a song and customize the music sticker. Options include showing the album cover or scrolling lyrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The music itself can boost storytelling and emotional vibes. Want to show off a new outfit? Add <strong>Midnight Mirage<\/strong> by Riize. Look for an energetic vibe? Older hits like <strong>Lose Yourself<\/strong> can do the trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-story-ideas\/\">Instagram Story Ideas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Add_Music_to_Instagram_Stories_from_the_Library\"><\/span>How To Add Music to Instagram Stories from the Library<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to add music to Instagram story straight from the Instagram music library:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/illustration-of-how-to-add-music-to-instagram-story.webp\" alt=\"illustration of how to add music to instagram story\" class=\"wp-image-11565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/illustration-of-how-to-add-music-to-instagram-story.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/illustration-of-how-to-add-music-to-instagram-story-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/illustration-of-how-to-add-music-to-instagram-story-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/illustration-of-how-to-add-music-to-instagram-story-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/illustration-of-how-to-add-music-to-instagram-story-450x338.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Design: Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Open_Instagram_Story\"><\/span>1. Open Instagram Story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Open your Instagram app and go to your main feed. At the top, you&#8217;ll see your profile picture with a circle that says <strong>Your Story<\/strong>, tap on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also tap the <strong>Plus (+)<\/strong> icon at the bottom, then choose Story. <strong>Both<\/strong> options open the story camera or photo library, so you can add photos or videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Add_Your_Photo_or_Video\"><\/span>2. Add Your Photo or Video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To take a new photo or record a video, tap the camera icon at the top left. Then, press or hold the record button as you would when posting on Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To use something you already have, just tap the photo or video you&#8217;ll see in the gallery. By default, they are the recent images. But you can switch to <strong>Photos<\/strong>, <strong>Videos<\/strong>, or <strong>All Albums<\/strong> if your content is stored elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, if you want an Insta story with just music, tap the Music Icon at the top right. It\u2019ll show the album art with the song, no photo or video required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-post-more-than-10-photos-on-instagram\/\">How to Post More than 10 Photos on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Tap_Instagram_Music_Sticker\"><\/span>3. Tap Instagram Music Sticker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your visual is ready, you can find the Instagram Music icon at the top of the preview screen, next to Effects icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or you can use the old way to do this by tapping the sticker icon (square smiley face). From the menu, choose the Instagram music sticker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"521\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tap-on-instagram-music-sticker-as-a-step-on-how-to-add-music-to-instagram-story.webp\" alt=\"Tap on instagram music sticker as a step on how to add music to instagram story\" class=\"wp-image-11567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tap-on-instagram-music-sticker-as-a-step-on-how-to-add-music-to-instagram-story.webp 521w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tap-on-instagram-music-sticker-as-a-step-on-how-to-add-music-to-instagram-story-156x300.webp 156w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tap-on-instagram-music-sticker-as-a-step-on-how-to-add-music-to-instagram-story-150x288.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tap-on-instagram-music-sticker-as-a-step-on-how-to-add-music-to-instagram-story-450x865.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: If the Instagram music sticker or icon isn\u2019t showing, check the common issues when adding music to your story on the next section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Browse_Instagrams_Music_Library\"><\/span>4. Browse Instagram&#8217;s Music Library<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you tap the music sticker or icon, your screen will open Instagram\u2019s Music library. Here, you can look through and choose songs from two tabs: <strong>For You<\/strong> and <strong>Browse<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For You<\/strong> shows music that Instagram suggests based on your content. <strong>Browse<\/strong> lets you explore different genres and themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, if you know the song you want, use the search bar to find it by title or artist. Tap your song and you&#8217;re ready for the next step on how to add music to Instagram story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Choose_Music_Part\"><\/span>5. Choose Music Part<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you pick a song, you can choose a 15-second music clip on Instagram. For now, longer snippets aren\u2019t available yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To choose a shorter clip, you can just tap the <strong>15-second circle<\/strong> and choose the duration and tap <strong>Done<\/strong>. Then, you can drag the slider to decide which Music snippet Instagram story will play along with your story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"506\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tweaking-visual-is-one-of-the-steps-on-how-to-put-music-on-instagram-story-506x1024.webp\" alt=\"Tweaking visual is one of the steps on how to put music on instagram story\" class=\"wp-image-11568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tweaking-visual-is-one-of-the-steps-on-how-to-put-music-on-instagram-story-506x1024.webp 506w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tweaking-visual-is-one-of-the-steps-on-how-to-put-music-on-instagram-story-148x300.webp 148w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tweaking-visual-is-one-of-the-steps-on-how-to-put-music-on-instagram-story-150x304.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tweaking-visual-is-one-of-the-steps-on-how-to-put-music-on-instagram-story-450x911.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tweaking-visual-is-one-of-the-steps-on-how-to-put-music-on-instagram-story.webp 676w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Customize_Visuals\"><\/span>6. Customize Visuals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can just go with the <strong>Music Only<\/strong> option for your Instagram story. It&#8217;s enough to make it stand out from your regular silent posts. But, if you want to go further, you can customize the visuals, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can show up to four types of lyrics and customize their colors. And if you prefer no lyrics, just choose from three different album arts available. Then, tap <strong>Done<\/strong> when you&#8217;re satisfied with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Share_Your_Story_with_Music\"><\/span>7. Share Your Story with Music<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once everything is set, tap the <strong>Next Arrow<\/strong> button. You&#8217;ll see a preview of your Insta story with a soundtrack playing. Tap the <strong>Your Story<\/strong> option to share it with your followers. Then tap <strong>Share<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"507\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tap-share-to-publish-your-insta-story-507x1024.webp\" alt=\"Tap share to publish your insta story\" class=\"wp-image-11569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tap-share-to-publish-your-insta-story-507x1024.webp 507w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tap-share-to-publish-your-insta-story-148x300.webp 148w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tap-share-to-publish-your-insta-story-150x303.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tap-share-to-publish-your-insta-story-450x909.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tap-share-to-publish-your-insta-story.webp 677w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s how to add music to an Instagram story! Easy, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/best-hashtags-for-music-on-instagram\/\">The Best Hashtags for Music on Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/increase-instagram-views\/\">How to Boost Your Instagram Views<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Add_Your_Own_Music_to_Instagram_Story\"><\/span>How To Add Your Own Music to Instagram Story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, the <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/best-songs-for-instagram-story\/\">best song for your Insta Story<\/a> can be the one you made yourself. But Instagram doesn\u2019t let you add it directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how to add your own music to Instagram story? You&#8217;ll need a third-party app like InShot or CapCut to do so. Here are the steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Get_Your_Music_Ready\"><\/span>1. Get Your Music Ready<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to make sure the video music file you want to use is saved on your phone. Then, download the CapCut app for your iPhone or Android devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Start_a_New_Project\"><\/span>2. Start a New Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Open CapCut, and tap <strong>New Project<\/strong>. This will open your phone&#8217;s gallery. Choose the photo or video you want to use for your Instagram Story, and then click <strong>Add<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Add_Your_Sound\"><\/span>3. Add Your Sound<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll come to the main editing page in CapCut. Here, you can trim, add overlays, effects, or text to your photo or video as you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To add your own sound, you can tap <strong>Add Audio<\/strong> and select the <strong>Audio<\/strong> icon. You&#8217;ll see options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Extracted<\/strong> to pull audio from a video<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From Device<\/strong> to browse and select a song from your phone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose <strong>From Device<\/strong> and tap the plus sign next to the song you want to add.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"508\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/add-your-sound-from-your-file-as-a-step-on-how-to-add-your-own-music-to-instagram-story-508x1024.webp\" alt=\"Add your sound from your file as a step on how to add your own music to instagram story\" class=\"wp-image-11570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/add-your-sound-from-your-file-as-a-step-on-how-to-add-your-own-music-to-instagram-story-508x1024.webp 508w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/add-your-sound-from-your-file-as-a-step-on-how-to-add-your-own-music-to-instagram-story-149x300.webp 149w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/add-your-sound-from-your-file-as-a-step-on-how-to-add-your-own-music-to-instagram-story-150x302.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/add-your-sound-from-your-file-as-a-step-on-how-to-add-your-own-music-to-instagram-story-450x907.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/add-your-sound-from-your-file-as-a-step-on-how-to-add-your-own-music-to-instagram-story.webp 679w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Unsplash.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Export_Your_Content\"><\/span>4. Export Your Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll be sent back to the main editing page. You can then tap the <strong>Export<\/strong> icon in the top right corner. Choose the format and resolution to save the video first. Later, you can upload that as an Insta story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, you can directly choose <strong>Stories<\/strong> from the options to upload that content. This is one of the steps on how to add your own music to an Instagram story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/export-your-content-or-share-to-instagram-story-directly-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"Export your content or share to instagram story directly\" class=\"wp-image-11571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/export-your-content-or-share-to-instagram-story-directly-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/export-your-content-or-share-to-instagram-story-directly-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/export-your-content-or-share-to-instagram-story-directly-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/export-your-content-or-share-to-instagram-story-directly-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/export-your-content-or-share-to-instagram-story-directly-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/export-your-content-or-share-to-instagram-story-directly-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/export-your-content-or-share-to-instagram-story-directly-450x450.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/export-your-content-or-share-to-instagram-story-directly-1200x1200.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Share_to_Instagram_Story\"><\/span>5. Share to Instagram Story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you choose Stories, you&#8217;ll be directed to the Instagram Story editing page. You can edit your content if you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it&#8217;s good to go, just tap the <strong>Next Arrow<\/strong>. Then, you&#8217;ll see sharing options; make sure to choose <strong>Your Story<\/strong> and hit <strong>Share<\/strong> to post it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re done with the steps on how to add your own music to an Instagram story using a third-party app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/best-video-editing-software\/\">Best Video Editing Software<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Put_Music_on_Instagram_Story_from_Streaming_Services\"><\/span>How to Put Music on Instagram Story from Streaming Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What if you hear a song on Spotify, Apple Music, or SoundCloud and want to use it in your Insta story? You can, but the audio won\u2019t play because of Instagram\u2019s licensing agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spotify\"><\/span>Spotify<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Tap_the_Share_Button\"><\/span>1. Tap the Share Button<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When you open Spotify on your phone and play a song, you can easily share it as an Insta Story. What you need to do is find the share button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to do it from the song list, look for the <strong>three dots icon<\/strong>. It&#8217;s in the right corner of the song you play. Tap on it to see more options. In the menu that appears, tap <strong>Share<\/strong> to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, if you&#8217;re on the main song page, find the <strong>Share<\/strong> button at the bottom right of your screen. Tap on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Choose_Instagram_Stories\"><\/span>2. Choose Instagram Stories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When you tap <strong>Share<\/strong>, a list of platforms to share will appear. Find the <strong>Stories<\/strong> icon. Tap it, and a nice card will be created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"508\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/you-can-choose-stories-option-from-the-spotify-app-508x1024.webp\" alt=\"You can choose stories option from the spotify app\" class=\"wp-image-11575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/you-can-choose-stories-option-from-the-spotify-app-508x1024.webp 508w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/you-can-choose-stories-option-from-the-spotify-app-149x300.webp 149w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/you-can-choose-stories-option-from-the-spotify-app-150x302.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/you-can-choose-stories-option-from-the-spotify-app-450x907.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/you-can-choose-stories-option-from-the-spotify-app.webp 679w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Dua Lipa\/Spotify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The card will show the song&#8217;s album cover Instagram story and the song&#8217;s title. You can even change the background of the card if you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Customize_Your_Instagram_Story\"><\/span>3. Customize Your Instagram Story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once Instagram opens, you&#8217;ll see the Spotify song card on your story canvas. Feel free to add text, effects, or stickers to customize it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"511\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/you-can-tap-on-arrow-to-continue-to-the-next-step-and-share-that-song-from-Spotify-511x1024.webp\" alt=\"You can tap on arrow to continue to the next step and share that song from Spotify\" class=\"wp-image-11574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/you-can-tap-on-arrow-to-continue-to-the-next-step-and-share-that-song-from-Spotify-511x1024.webp 511w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/you-can-tap-on-arrow-to-continue-to-the-next-step-and-share-that-song-from-Spotify-150x300.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/you-can-tap-on-arrow-to-continue-to-the-next-step-and-share-that-song-from-Spotify-450x901.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/you-can-tap-on-arrow-to-continue-to-the-next-step-and-share-that-song-from-Spotify.webp 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 511px) 100vw, 511px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind, even if you see the speaker icon, the Instagram story audio won&#8217;t play. It&#8217;s a visual post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Share_Your_Story\"><\/span>4. Share Your Story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;re satisfied with your music content Instagram, tap the Next Arrow. Then, choose <strong>Your Story<\/strong>, and tap <strong>Share<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apple_Music\"><\/span>Apple Music<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Tap_the_Share_Icon\"><\/span>1. Tap the Share Icon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can open Apple Music app and search for the song you want to share on your Instagram Story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;re on the song&#8217;s playback screen, look for the three dots. You can then choose whether you want to share a song or share lyrics that come from that song as your Instagram story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-add-music-to-instagram-story-from-apple-music-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"how to add music to instagram story from apple music\" class=\"wp-image-11576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-add-music-to-instagram-story-from-apple-music-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-add-music-to-instagram-story-from-apple-music-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-add-music-to-instagram-story-from-apple-music-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-add-music-to-instagram-story-from-apple-music-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-add-music-to-instagram-story-from-apple-music-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-add-music-to-instagram-story-from-apple-music-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-add-music-to-instagram-story-from-apple-music-450x450.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-add-music-to-instagram-story-from-apple-music-1200x1200.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Dua Lipa\/Apple Music<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;re on the song&#8217;s playback screen, look for the three dots. Then, choose whether you want to <strong>Share Song<\/strong> or <strong>Share Lyrics<\/strong> as your Instagram story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Choose_Stories\"><\/span>2. Choose Stories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can then tap on the Instagram Stories option. If you&#8217;re using an iPhone, you might need to scroll down until you see the Instagram Stories icon. Tap on that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/choose-instagram-stories-option-from-the-apple-music.webp\" alt=\"Choose instagram stories option from the Apple Music\" class=\"wp-image-11577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/choose-instagram-stories-option-from-the-apple-music.webp 794w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/choose-instagram-stories-option-from-the-apple-music-279x300.webp 279w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/choose-instagram-stories-option-from-the-apple-music-768x826.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/choose-instagram-stories-option-from-the-apple-music-150x161.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/choose-instagram-stories-option-from-the-apple-music-450x484.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Dua Lipa\/Apple Music<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple Music will then create a visual post, usually showing the album cover, and send it over to Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Customize_and_Share_Your_Story\"><\/span>3. Customize and Share Your Story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram will open straight to your story editor with the Apple Music artwork already loaded. You can add some extra text and fun stickers to your Instagram story music design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re happy with how it looks, just tap the Next arrow at the bottom right. Then choose <strong>Your Story<\/strong> and hit the <strong>Share<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: That&#8217;s how to add a song to your Instagram story from Apple Music. If you&#8217;re using the iOS app, the steps Can be a bit different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SoundCloud\"><\/span>SoundCloud<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram Stories from Spotify and Apple Music only show visuals because of music licensing. But with SoundCloud, it\u2019s a bit different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many independent artists keep the rights or allow more sharing. So, songs shared from SoundCloud are less likely to get muted on Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Tap_the_Share_Icon-2\"><\/span>1. Tap the Share Icon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Open the SoundCloud app and go to the song you wish to share. On the track&#8217;s page, look for the share icon and tap this icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-put-music-on-instagram-story-from-Soundcloud-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"How to put music on instagram story from Soundcloud\" class=\"wp-image-11578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-put-music-on-instagram-story-from-Soundcloud-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-put-music-on-instagram-story-from-Soundcloud-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-put-music-on-instagram-story-from-Soundcloud-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-put-music-on-instagram-story-from-Soundcloud-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-put-music-on-instagram-story-from-Soundcloud-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-put-music-on-instagram-story-from-Soundcloud-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-put-music-on-instagram-story-from-Soundcloud-450x450.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-put-music-on-instagram-story-from-Soundcloud-1200x1200.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Ammara\/Soundcloud<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Choose_Audio_Stories\"><\/span>2. Choose Audio Stories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>From the sharing options menu, tap on <strong>Audio Stories<\/strong>. SoundCloud will create a custom image, usually with the track&#8217;s artwork. It will then send this image directly to your Instagram Story editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Customize_and_Share_to_Instagram\"><\/span>3. Customize and Share to Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram will open with the SoundCloud artwork ready for your story. You can customise how it looks by adding some text or effects. Plus, you can toggle the music on or off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-last-step-to-put-your-music-from-Soundcloud-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"The last step to put your music from Soundcloud\" class=\"wp-image-11579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-last-step-to-put-your-music-from-Soundcloud-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-last-step-to-put-your-music-from-Soundcloud-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-last-step-to-put-your-music-from-Soundcloud-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-last-step-to-put-your-music-from-Soundcloud-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-last-step-to-put-your-music-from-Soundcloud-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-last-step-to-put-your-music-from-Soundcloud-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-last-step-to-put-your-music-from-Soundcloud-450x450.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-last-step-to-put-your-music-from-Soundcloud-1200x1200.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once everything is set, you can tap the <strong>Next Arrow<\/strong>, choose <strong>Your Story<\/strong>, and tap <strong>Share<\/strong> to publish your Insta Story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Add_Music_to_Stories_From_Existing_Post\"><\/span>How to Add Music to Stories From Existing Post<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only can you add music from Instagram&#8217;s library or streaming services Spotify, but you can also <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/\">add music from your existing posts<\/a>. How to do it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Share-it-as-a-story-is-a-way-to-add-music-to-Instagram-post-after-its-live-1024x697.webp\" alt=\"Share it as a story is a way to add music to Instagram post after it's live\" class=\"wp-image-11536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Share-it-as-a-story-is-a-way-to-add-music-to-Instagram-post-after-its-live-1024x697.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Share-it-as-a-story-is-a-way-to-add-music-to-Instagram-post-after-its-live-300x204.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Share-it-as-a-story-is-a-way-to-add-music-to-Instagram-post-after-its-live-768x523.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Share-it-as-a-story-is-a-way-to-add-music-to-Instagram-post-after-its-live-1536x1045.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Share-it-as-a-story-is-a-way-to-add-music-to-Instagram-post-after-its-live-2048x1394.webp 2048w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Share-it-as-a-story-is-a-way-to-add-music-to-Instagram-post-after-its-live-150x102.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Share-it-as-a-story-is-a-way-to-add-music-to-Instagram-post-after-its-live-450x306.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Share-it-as-a-story-is-a-way-to-add-music-to-Instagram-post-after-its-live-1200x817.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to your Instagram profile and find the post you want to share.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the <strong>share icon<\/strong> (paper airplane) under the post.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Add to story<\/strong>. This opens the story editor with your post embedded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the <strong>Music icon<\/strong> at the top of the screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for and pick the song you want to add.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust the part of the song and how it looks. You can choose Music Only, different styles of lyrics, or some artwork.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap <strong>Done<\/strong> when you&#8217;re done editing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose your audiences for your story, then tap the <strong>Next Arrow<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you&#8217;re happy with it, tap <strong>Share<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/You-can-choose-the-way-the-song-is-presented-as-a-visual-1024x697.webp\" alt=\"You can choose the way the song is presented as a visual\" class=\"wp-image-11530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/You-can-choose-the-way-the-song-is-presented-as-a-visual-1024x697.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/You-can-choose-the-way-the-song-is-presented-as-a-visual-300x204.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/You-can-choose-the-way-the-song-is-presented-as-a-visual-768x523.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/You-can-choose-the-way-the-song-is-presented-as-a-visual-1536x1045.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/You-can-choose-the-way-the-song-is-presented-as-a-visual-2048x1394.webp 2048w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/You-can-choose-the-way-the-song-is-presented-as-a-visual-150x102.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/You-can-choose-the-way-the-song-is-presented-as-a-visual-450x306.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/You-can-choose-the-way-the-song-is-presented-as-a-visual-1200x817.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a simple way to make your past content more lively with music visualization on Instagram. It helps your followers see your favorite moments in a fresh, more exciting way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Issue_When_Adding_Music_to_Insta_Story\"><\/span>Common Issue When Adding Music to Insta Story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Does following all those steps guarantee you can add music to your Instagram story easily? Well, it depends on whether you run into these common issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Account Type Limitations<\/strong> \u2014 This often happens to business accounts. They can only use licensed or royalty-free tracks. So, try to switch to your personal or creator account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regional Music Restrictions<\/strong> \u2014 Music availability on Instagram varies by country. If rights are unavailable or laws are strict in your country, it might get blocked or disabled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Outdated Instagram App<\/strong> \u2014 This is a common problem, but some users often forget to check if their Instagram app is up to date. Make sure your version is 385.0.0 or above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Device Compatibility Issues<\/strong> \u2014 Older devices or outdated OS might not support all Instagram story with music features. Make sure you use at least iOS 15 or Android 7.1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internet Connection Problems<\/strong> \u2014 If your internet is slow, the Instagram feature might not load the feature right. So it&#8217;s hard to add music to your stories or share Spotify songs on Instagram.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>App Glitches and Bugs<\/strong> \u2014 Your app is updated and your internet is good? It could be a temporary bug that makes the Instagram music icon disappear. So, you can&#8217;t add music to your stories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cache and Storage Issues<\/strong> \u2014 This is also a common problem, especially for Android users. Corrupted app data or low storage can prevent Instagram stories from loading music snippets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instagram Server Problems<\/strong> \u2014 If your Instagram Stories music isn\u2019t working, it might be a server outage. You can quickly check with a free tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isitdownrightnow.com\/instagr.am.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">isitdownrightnow<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_Music_to_Instagram_Story_A_Wrap-Up\"><\/span>Adding Music to Instagram Story: A Wrap-Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Why leave your Instagram Stories just visuals when they can be so much more? You just learned how to add music to Instagram story, and it\u2019s that easy, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just tap that music icon, pick a track from the Instagram music library, and watch your story come alive, making everyone want to sing or dance along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With your stories more engaging, you\u2019ll grab more views and higher engagement. This opens up clear opportunities for sponsored posts or affiliate deals as brands see your growing reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you\u2019re ready to build a full-time content hustle and explore options like donations, selling merch, or exclusive memberships, <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/\">Gank<\/a> has got your back. Join for free now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For Insta stories, the difference between 50 and 5,000 views might be due to one thing: music. Adding it to a post can make a big difference. But do you know how to add music to Instagram story? If the answer is no, you\u2019re in the right place. 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