How to Collaborate on Instagram
Oct. 24, 2024Instagram’s collaboration feature is a game-changer if you want to maximize your reach on the platform. When you collaborate with someone on an Instagram post, it appears on the feeds of everyone involved, as opposed to simply tagging. So, whether you’re an influencer, a brand, or just someone looking to grow your following, here’s how to effectively collaborate on Instagram!
Adding a Collaborator on Instagram
Whether you have two or 2000 followers, Instagram lets everyone collaborate on both the mobile apps and the web version or desktop app. However, there are some subtle interface changes. So, we have made dedicated sections on how to add a collaborator on Instagram on these platforms:
Instagram’s interface is very similar across the Android and iOS apps. So, we are using an Android device to outline the steps of how to add a collaborator on Instagram. Take a look:
Meanwhile, on the web or dedicated desktop app:
Whether you’re on the Instagram mobile app or the web version and desktop app, you will get the collaboration request in your DMs. You will also get a notification for the same. Here’s how to go about it:
Now, let’s say that you have accepted a collaborator’s request and change your mind later on, you can still remove yourself from the post. To do so, simply head over to the post and tap on the3-dots icon>Stop sharing. Doing so will remove the post from your Instagram feed.
In case you’re a content creator who’s just tired of getting too many nonsensical collaboration requests, you can simply opt out of it. To do so, head over to your Instagram Settings, scroll down and click or tap onTags and mentions. Here, you can set the “Who can tag you” setting to eitherAllow tags from people that you followorDon’t allow tags.
By doing so, if someone is trying to collaborate with you or tag you on their Instagram posts, they will be hit by the “Can’t tag” message with your username greyed out for them.
Well, I sure do hope that this guide clears all your doubts about how to collaborate on Instagram. You’ll also find the answers to some commonly asked questions down below. If you still have any further queries, you can always reach out via the comments down below.
Instagram doesn’t limit its users on the basis of their follower count, and anyone can collaborate on the platform. However, having around 1000 followers could be considered to be the sweet spot!
Yes, you can collaborate with private Instagram accounts. However, for that, the private account in question needs to be your follower. Meanwhile, if you have a public account, you can invite any public or private Instagram accounts.
If you are unable to collaborate with an account on Instagram, chances are that they’ve altered their privacy settings and limited tags to either only those they follow or have disabled it entirely.
Yes, you can collaborate with someone on Instagram even after publishing a post. Just as you normally would, head over to your published post > 3-dots icon > Edit > Tap people > Invite collaborators.
Sagnik is a tech aficionado who can never say “no” to dipping his toes into unknown waters of tech or reviewing the latest gadgets. He is also a hardcore gamer, having played everything from Snake Xenzia to Dead Space Remake.
