Instagram users can now choose a song to play on their profiles, setting the mood for their page. Here’s how to add music to your Instagram profile.

On August 22, 2024, Instagram introduced a new feature that allowed users to add music to their profiles, similar to MySpace in the early 2000s.

It offers users a new way to personalize their profiles by adding a song that reflects their current mood, personality or charisma. The selected song will remain on the profile until the user decides to remove or replace it.

However, unlike MySpace, which automatically plays songs when someone visits a profile, Instagram’s approach is more subtle. Visitors to a profile with a song have the option to play or pause the track, giving them control over the audio experience.

How to add music to your Instagram profile

If you want to add a musical touch to your Instagram profile, follow these steps:

1. Open Instagram.
2. Tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner of the screen to open your profile.
3. Click the “Edit Profile” button located directly below your bio and profile picture.
4. In the Edit Profile section, you’ll see a new option called Add Music. Tap it to start adding a song to your profile.
5. Instagram presents a library of songs, including popular tracks and trending hits. You can browse this selection or use the search bar at the top to find a specific song or artist.
6. After you choose your song, you can select a specific 15-second clip to play on your profile. Instagram allows you to choose exactly the part of the song that best represents you.
7. When you’re happy with your song and clip selection, tap Done or Save.

Your profile now has a personalized soundtrack that tells other users more about your mood when they visit your page.

If you want to learn more about using Instagram, you can check out our other guides, such as how to link your Instagram account to TikTok and how to make money on Instagram.