Why cant i pin a reel on instagram

Do you want to learn how to pin posts to the top of your Instagram profile?

In this post, I’m going to show you how to pin posts and reels to the top of your profile in a step-by-step tutorial.

Instagram introduced the feature in June 2022 and it’s super easy to do in just a few taps.

The posts you choose to pin will sit in the top row of your main grid.

Before you get started, make sure to upgrade your Instagram app to the latest version, otherwise the “pin to top” feature might not be available.

Depending when you read this step-by-step guide, you might get a little notification to tell you that pinned posts are now enabled on your Instagram profile (see below).

How to pin an Instagram post to the top of your profile

Tap on a post in your grid to view it in full, then tap on the “three dots” menu at the top.

In the options that appear, tap on “Pin to your profile”.

You’ll get a quick message to confirm that the post has been pinned to your profile.

When a post is pinned to the top of your profile, Instagram will display a small pin icon on it in the grid view.

How to pin a Reel to the top of your Instagram profile

The process to pin a Reel to the top of your Instagram profile is exactly the same as described above for ordinary posts.

Tap on a Reel to view it in full, then choose “Pin to your profile” to pin it to the top of your profile.

As with photo posts, you’ll get a pop-up to confirm the post has been pinned and it will have a pin icon overlaying it in your Instagram grid.

How to unpin an Instagram post or Reel from your profile

The process to unpin a post or Reel from the top of your Instagram grid is just the same as pinning it there in the first place.

Simply tap on the “three dots” menu of an Instagram post or Reel and tap “Unpin From Your Profile”.

A quick pop-up will appear to confirm your choice and the unpinned post will return to its original position in your Instagram grid.

How many Instagram posts can I pin to the top of my profile?

You can pin up to three posts to the top of your main profile - any mixture of photos or Reels:

  • 3 photos

  • 2 photos and 1 reel

  • 1 photo and 2 reels

  • 3 reels

  • 2 reels and 1 photo

  • 1 reel and 2 photos

Why should I pin posts to the top of my Instagram profile?

Instagram says the option to pin posts to the top of your profile is “giving creators more flexibility to express themselves on their profiles.”

In real speak - this means that you can now easily showcase three of your key pieces of content in prominent real estate on your Instagram profile.

Whether your want to pin posts that show off what your business can do for customers; the latest news and updates from your company; or three top tips your customers can’t live without - the options are endless.

In essence, you can use Instagram’s “pin to top” feature to maximize the appeal of your profile display for visitors who come across your presence on the app.

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Instagram is rolling out the ability to pin a post or a Reel to a user profile.

Users can now pin up to three posts on their profile which will appear at the top of their profile grid.

You like it? You pin it 📌

You can now choose up to three posts or Reels to pin to the top of your profile. pic.twitter.com/9waQkueckG

— Instagram (@instagram) June 7, 2022

To pin a post or a Reel they can select the same, click on the top right corner of the post and click on ‘Pin to your profile.’ The pinned posts or Reels will then be pinned at the top of their profile.

Instagram had started testing the feature sometime around Aprilis year, TechCrunch had reported. The Meta owned photo sharing platform had confirmed to TechCrunch that it was testing a new feature to let users feature posts on their profile.

Also read

📣 New Features for Creators 📣

Some fun, new features built for creators that make it easier to engage and share:

- 90-second Reels
- Import audio in Reels
- Interactive stickers in Reels
- Grid pinning

Let me know what you think👇🏼 See you next week ✌🏼 pic.twitter.com/VrW5IWmWcZ

— Adam Mosseri (@mosseri) June 7, 2022

Instagram recently also rolled out a host of new features for for Reels including fresh sound effects, the ability to import audio, and interactive stickers, among others. It is also extending the time limit for Reels to 90 seconds.

How do you put a reel back on the profile Grid 2022?

Now, go to the Reels tab on your profile, open the reel video you want to bring back to your profile grid, and click the 3-dots at the bottom and select "add to Profile Grid" to bring back your reel to the profile grid.

How many Reels can you pin?

You can now choose up to three posts or Reels to pin to the top of your profile. To pin a post or a Reel they can select the same, click on the top right corner of the post and click on 'Pin to your profile. ' The pinned posts or Reels will then be pinned at the top of their profile.