How to Tag Someone on Instagram: A Simple Guide

Instasize Team
July 8, 2024

How to Tag Someone on Instagram: A Simple Guide

Why Tagging Matters on Instagram

Let's dive right in.

Tagging someone on Instagram boosts engagement.

It helps in reaching more people.

Here’s why it’s important:

  • Increases visibility: It lets others see your post.
  • Enhances relationships: Acknowledges people in your posts.
  • Drives traffic: More clicks, likes, comments.

How to Tag Someone in a Post

Super easy.

  1. Create a new post: Upload your photo or video.
  2. Tap on 'Tag People': Before publishing, tap 'Tag People'.
  3. Select the person: Type their username. You'll see suggestions. Pick the right one.
  4. Position the tag: Tap on the photo where you want the tag to appear.
  5. Confirm and share: Tap 'Done' and share your post.

That’s it.

Tagging Someone in a Comment

Even simpler.

  1. Go to the comments: Open the post you want to comment on.
  2. Type '@' followed by username: Example: @johnsmith.
  3. Publish the comment: Hit 'Post'.

Bingo.

Tagging Someone in a Story

Want to tag in your story?

  1. Create a story: Take a photo or video.
  2. Tap on 'Aa' icon: This is the text icon.
  3. Type '@' symbol followed by username: Example: @johnsmith.
  4. Position the tag: Move it around where you like.
  5. Post your story: Hit 'Your Story' to share.

Common Tagging Issues

Ran into problems?

  • Username not found: Double-check the spelling.
  • Private Accounts: You can't tag someone if their account is private and they don't follow you back.
  • Limit on number of tags: Can't tag more than 20 people in a post.

Need help?

Try Instasize.

  • Easy editing: Resize and optimize your photos before tagging.
  • Magic Fill: Extend your image canvas to make room for tags.
  • Cloud storage: Store your photos securely before sharing.

FAQs

Q: Can someone know if I tagged them?

A: Yes, they get a notification.

Q: Can I remove a tag?

A: Yes, in the post settings, you can remove a tag.

Q: Is there a limit to tagging?

A: Yes, a maximum of 20 tags per post.

Hope this helps.

Try these steps and see your engagement soar.

Got more questions? Drop them in the comments below.