What Is Instagram Collab?
Instagram Collab lets you collaborate with another Instagram user on posts and Reels so that both users are credited as authors of the post or Reel. While the feature is mainly aimed at creators and businesses, the app poses no restrictions in this sense, so people with regular accounts can also try the feature if they’d like. Keep in mind when using this feature that at this point, you can only add a single collaborator to your post. Additionally, the collaboration post option will only show up on public accounts, but you can accept an invite to collaborate even if you have a private account. In addition, creating collaborative posts is only available on mobile and not the desktop app.
How to Create a Collaborative Post on Instagram
Let’s take a look at how to use Instagram Collab.
How to Accept a Request for Collaboration on Instagram
Once you’ve added someone as a collaborator to your post or Reel, the person in question will receive a request to join your efforts. Follow these instructions to accept an invite with Instagram Collab.
How to Stop Your Collaboration on Instagram
If, for whatever reason, you wish to stop your collaboration, you easily can. All it takes is a few simple steps in Instagram Collab. Note that any of the two parties can make the choice to stop collaborating at any time. What’s interesting is that even if you use this option, the other person will still be tagged in the post, but they will no longer be shown as co-author. The content will remain only on the profile of the person who sent out the invite. To remove the person completely you’ll have to tap on the three dots, as you did above, and select “Tag options” instead, then “Remove me from post.”
1. I can’t add certain collaborators; what can I do?
Some accounts may not allow other users to tag them. Before adding your collaborator, you may have to speak to the user in question and convince them to alter their settings in this sense. You need to go to “Settings -> Privacy -> Posts -> Allow Tags From” and select either to allow everyone to tag you or just people you follow.
2. I can’t find the feature. What can I do?
If you can’t see the option, and you’ve already checked to be sure it’s not a private account, the feature is pretty new, so it may not be yet available in your region. Give it some time, and it may show up. You can also try updating your app to see if it becomes available.
3. Can I try something else if Instagram Collab isn’t available in my region?
Sure, you can remix Instagram Reels. This is another way to collaborate with others, as it allows you to upload a clip next to another user’s clip. Learn how you can remix Reels on Instagram by reading our in-depth tutorial, which details all the steps for you. Collaborations can bring a bit of spunk to your online activities. Read on to learn how to create a Blend playlist on Spotify with another user and start streaming on Discord to friends and servers.
