Link your Spotify account to Instagram in three steps

You can add a song from Spotify directly to your Instagram Notes by connecting your Spotify account to Instagram first, then selecting a track when you create a note. Instagram reads your Spotify login and pulls songs from your library and playlists. The whole process takes about two minutes and you only need to do it once.

Start by opening Instagram on your phone — the web version does not have this feature. Tap your profile icon in the bottom right, then tap the three horizontal lines (the menu). Scroll down and tap Settings and privacy, then Apps and websites. Look for Spotify in the list. If you do not see it yet, that is normal — you will authorize it in the next step when you try to add a song to a note.

Key Takeaways

  • You must use the Instagram mobile app, not the website, to link Spotify and add songs to notes.
  • Instagram needs permission to read your Spotify account, which you grant the first time you try to add a song to a note.
  • Once connected, you can search for any song on Spotify and add it to a note in seconds.
  • Your note will show the song title, artist name, and a small Spotify logo, and followers can tap it to listen on Spotify.

Add a song to a note for the first time

Open Instagram and tap your profile icon, then tap Your note at the top of your profile. This opens the note editor. Tap the smiley face icon at the bottom left, then scroll right through the emoji and sticker options until you see the Spotify button. Tap it.

A screen will appear asking you to log in to Spotify. Enter your Spotify username or email and password, then tap Log in. Spotify will ask if you want to let Instagram access your account — tap Agree. You will see a list of songs you have recently played. Tap the song you want to add to your note, and it will appear in the note editor with the song title and artist name.

You can now type text above or below the song if you want, or just post the song by itself. Tap Share to post the note. Your followers will see the song title, artist, and a Spotify logo they can tap to listen.

Search for a specific song instead of using recent plays

If the song you want is not in your recent plays, you can search for it. After you tap the Spotify button and log in, look for the search icon (a magnifying glass) at the top of the song list. Tap it and type the song name, artist name, or both. Spotify will show matching results below.

Scroll through the results and tap the song you want. It will appear in your note editor right away. This works for any song on Spotify, whether you have heard it before or not. You do not need to have the song in your library or playlists — Spotify will find it as long as it exists on the platform.

Troubleshoot if Spotify does not appear as an option

If you do not see the Spotify button when you tap the smiley face icon, make sure you are using the latest version of Instagram. Open your phone's app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store), search for Instagram, and tap Update if an update is available. Close Instagram completely and reopen it.

If Spotify still does not appear, check that your phone has an internet connection. The Spotify feature requires a live connection to search and pull song data. If you are on WiFi, try switching to mobile data for a moment, or vice versa. If the problem continues, try logging out of Instagram (go to Settings and privacy > Account > Log out) and logging back in.

What happens after you post a song to your note

Once you post a note with a song, it stays on your profile for 24 hours by default, just like a regular note. Your followers will see the song title, artist name, and album art thumbnail. They can tap the song to open it in Spotify (if they have Spotify installed) or to view it on Spotify's website.

You can change how long your note stays visible by tapping the three dots on your note and selecting Edit note. You can choose to keep it for 24 hours, one week, or permanently. You can also delete the note at any time by tapping the three dots and selecting Delete.

Add songs to notes from your Spotify playlists

After you have connected Spotify to Instagram once, you can add songs from any of your Spotify playlists without logging in again. When you tap the Spotify button in a new note, Instagram will remember your login and show your recent plays and playlists right away.

Tap the Playlists tab (if it appears) to see all your saved playlists. Tap a playlist to see its songs, then tap the song you want to add. This is faster than searching if you already know which playlist the song is in. You can also search by song name or artist name the same way you did the first time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my followers listen to the song directly from my note?

Yes, if they have Spotify installed on their phone. They can tap the song in your note and it will open in Spotify. If they do not have Spotify, tapping the song will open Spotify's website in their browser, where they can listen if they have a Spotify account.

Do I need a Spotify Premium account to add songs to notes?

No. Both free and Premium Spotify accounts can be linked to Instagram and used to add songs to notes. The feature works the same way regardless of your Spotify plan.

What if I want to remove the Spotify connection from Instagram?

Go to your Instagram Settings and privacy, tap Apps and websites, find Spotify, and tap Remove. This disconnects your Spotify account from Instagram. You can reconnect it anytime by trying to add a song to a note again.

Can I add multiple songs to a single note?

No. Each note can contain one song. If you want to share multiple songs, you will need to create separate notes for each one.

Will my Spotify listening history change if I add a song to a note?

No. Adding a song to a note does not play it or add it to your history. It only displays the song in your note so your followers can see it.