To add music to an Instagram Story in 2025, follow these steps:
- Open Instagram and tap the Story icon in the top left corner or swipe right from the main feed.
- Record a video or upload one from your gallery.
- Tap the Sticker button at the top of the screen, then select the Music sticker to open Instagram's music library.
- Browse or search for a song in the library and select it.
- Choose the part of the song you want to play (up to 15 seconds) using the slider.
- Select the music sticker format (song name, album art, lyrics, or audio only) and position it on your Story.
- 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.