how to add music to instagram story

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To add music to an Instagram Story in 2025, follow these steps:

  1. Open Instagram and tap the Story icon in the top left corner or swipe right from the main feed.
  2. Record a video or upload one from your gallery.
  3. Tap the Sticker button at the top of the screen, then select the Music sticker to open Instagram's music library.
  4. Browse or search for a song in the library and select it.
  5. Choose the part of the song you want to play (up to 15 seconds) using the slider.
  6. Select the music sticker format (song name, album art, lyrics, or audio only) and position it on your Story.
  7. Share the Story with your followers by tapping Your Story or share with Close Friends.

This process allows adding music quickly and customizing how it appears on the Story for a rich audio-visual experience.