Connect Spotify to Instagram in three steps
You can link your Spotify account to Instagram so your profile displays what you are listening to and your followers see your music activity. The connection happens through Instagram's settings, not through Spotify itself. Once linked, your current song appears on your Instagram profile and in Stories if you choose to share it.
The process takes about two minutes and requires you to have both a Spotify account and an Instagram account. You do not need Spotify Premium, though some sharing features work better with a paid subscription. Instagram will ask permission to access your Spotify data — you grant this permission once, and the connection stays active until you disconnect it.
Key Takeaways
- Open Instagram Settings, tap Connections, select Spotify, and tap Connect to link your accounts in under two minutes.
- Your current song displays on your Instagram profile under a Music section once the connection is active.
- You can add a Spotify song sticker to individual Stories, which shows the track name, artist, and a play button your followers can tap.
- Disconnecting removes the Music section from your profile and stops sharing your listening activity, but does not affect past Stories.
Step-by-step: linking Spotify to your Instagram profile
Open Instagram and go to your profile by tapping the person icon at the bottom right. Tap the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top right corner, then tap Settings and Privacy. Scroll down and tap Connections, then tap Spotify. You will see a blue Connect button — tap it.
Instagram will open Spotify's login page in your browser or the Spotify app. Log in with your Spotify username and password if you are not already signed in. Spotify will ask you to confirm that you want to let Instagram see your listening activity. Tap Agree or Allow. You will return to Instagram, and the connection is complete.
Your profile now shows a Music section below your bio. This section displays the song you are currently listening to on Spotify, along with the artist name and album art. The Music section updates in real time as you listen to different tracks.
Adding a Spotify song sticker to a single Story
Open Instagram and start creating a Story by tapping your profile picture or swiping right from your feed. Take a photo or video, or select one from your camera roll. Tap the sticker icon (a square with a curl at the corner) at the top of the screen.
Scroll through the sticker options and tap Music. Instagram will show you your recently played songs on Spotify. You can search for a specific song by typing the track name or artist in the search box. Tap the song you want to add.
Instagram places a Spotify sticker on your Story showing the song title, artist, and a small play button. Your followers can tap the sticker to open the song in Spotify if they have the app installed. You can resize, rotate, or move the sticker before posting. This sticker does not require the Spotify connection to be active on your profile — it works as long as you have a Spotify account.
What your followers see when you share music
When the Spotify connection is active on your profile, followers who visit your profile see the Music section showing your current song. They can tap the song to open it in Spotify or see more details about the track. This happens automatically — you do not need to do anything each time you listen to a new song.
When you add a Spotify sticker to a Story, followers see the sticker with the song title and artist. They can tap it to listen to the song in Spotify, see the full album, or follow the artist. The sticker stays on your Story for as long as you keep the Story posted (Stories disappear after 24 hours by default).
Your listening activity does not show in your followers' feeds or notifications. Only people who visit your profile or view your Stories will see what you are listening to. You can turn off the Music section on your profile at any time without affecting Stories you have already posted.
Disconnecting Spotify from Instagram
Open Instagram Settings and Privacy, tap Connections, then tap Spotify. Tap the blue Disconnect button. Instagram will remove the Music section from your profile immediately. Your followers will no longer see your current song on your profile.
Disconnecting does not delete Stories you posted with Spotify stickers — those Stories remain visible with the stickers intact. If you reconnect Spotify to Instagram later, the Music section returns to your profile, but your followers do not receive a notification about the reconnection.
Troubleshooting common connection problems
If the Music section does not appear on your profile after connecting, wait a few minutes — Instagram sometimes takes time to sync with Spotify. Then refresh your profile by closing and reopening the Instagram app. If the Music section still does not show, disconnect and reconnect by following the steps above.
If you cannot find the Spotify option in Connections, make sure you are using the latest version of Instagram. Open your device's app store and check for updates. Some older versions of Instagram do not support the Spotify connection feature. If you are already on the latest version and Spotify still does not appear, try logging out of Instagram completely and logging back in.
If the Spotify sticker does not appear when you tap the sticker icon in Stories, make sure Spotify is installed on your phone and you are logged in. The Music sticker only works if Spotify is active on your device. If Spotify is installed and you are logged in, close and reopen Instagram, then try adding the sticker again.
Privacy and what Spotify and Instagram can see
When you connect Spotify to Instagram, you are giving Instagram permission to see what you are currently listening to and your recent listening history. Instagram uses this information to display your current song on your profile and to populate the Music sticker options in Stories. Neither Spotify nor Instagram shares your listening data with other apps or services without your permission.
Your followers cannot see your full listening history — only the song you are currently playing on your profile and the songs you choose to share in Stories. You can disconnect at any time to stop sharing this information. Disconnecting does not affect your Spotify account or your Instagram account separately — it only breaks the connection between them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Spotify Premium to connect to Instagram?
No. The connection works with both free and Premium Spotify accounts. However, some features like offline listening or ad-free playback are Premium-only features on Spotify itself, not related to the Instagram connection.
Can I show a specific song on my profile instead of my current song?
No. The Music section on your profile always shows the song you are currently listening to on Spotify. If you want to highlight a specific song, use a Spotify sticker in a Story instead — you can choose any song from Spotify's library.
What happens if I pause Spotify?
The Music section on your profile will show the last song you were listening to, not a "paused" state. Once you start playing a new song, the Music section updates to show that track.
Can I hide my music activity from certain followers?
No. The Music section is visible to anyone who visits your profile. Your only options are to keep it connected and visible to all followers, or disconnect it entirely. Stories with Spotify stickers can be shared with specific people using Instagram's Close Friends or custom story features.
Does connecting Spotify to Instagram use my Spotify data or internet plan?
The connection itself uses minimal data — just enough to sync your current song with Instagram. Listening to music on Spotify uses data as normal, whether or not Instagram is connected.