Why can’t I add a link to my Instagram story?

There are currently only two ways to “earn” the option to add links into Instagram stories: Either have 10,000+ followers or have a verified account. Instagram decides by their own (elusive) guidelines who is worthy of a verified badge and only gives it out to “some public figures, celebrities and brands.”

How do you put a clickable link in an Instagram story?

In order to add a clickable link to an instagram story, click the chain icon in the top right of the story page. A new window will pop up and prompt you to add a URL, which will act as the clickable link.

Can you put a link in an Instagram Story 2021?

You can‘t put links in an Instagram post. Link directly to specific content in a swipe up Instagram Story. Viewers can either tap the arrow or swipe up to go directly to the link. Not only does the swipe up feature drive sales, you can now track click-through rates to determine which content fans most want to see.