How to Copy Link on Instagram

A complete step-by-step guide to copying links on Instagram from posts, stories, profiles, and browser address bar. Learn how to copy Instagram links in just a few minutes with our detailed tutorial. Perfect for beginners who want to know how do I copy a link on Instagram or how can I get an Instagram link.

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Introduction

Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms, and sometimes you need to copy links to share posts, stories, or profiles with others. Whether you want to share a specific post, a story, or a profile link, there are several easy methods to copy Instagram links.

This guide will walk you through all the different ways to copy links on Instagram, from using the built-in menu options to right-clicking and using browser extensions. We'll cover each method in detail with clear instructions and screenshots.

💡 Pro Tip: Different methods work best for different situations. Use the post menu method for quick copying, right-click for direct links, or browser extensions for bulk link extraction.

Part 1: Copy Link from Post Menu

The easiest way to copy a link from an Instagram post is using the built-in menu option. This method works for any post in your feed or on a profile page.

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Navigate to Instagram

Open your web browser and navigate to www.instagram.com. Log in to your Instagram account if you haven't already.

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Click More Options

Find the post you want to copy the link for. Look for the three dots (More options) menu icon in the top right corner of the post and click on it.

Screenshot showing how to click the More options menu (three dots) on an Instagram post - located in the top right corner of the post
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Click Copy Link

From the dropdown menu that appears, click on the "Copy link" button. This will copy the direct link to the post to your clipboard, which you can then paste anywhere you want.

Screenshot showing how to click the Copy link button from the Instagram post menu - this copies the post URL to your clipboard
✅ Success! The link has been copied to your clipboard. You can now paste it anywhere using Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac) or right-click and select Paste.

Part 2: Copy Link from Stories

Instagram stories are temporary posts that disappear after 24 hours. You can copy links to stories using the right-click method.

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Navigate to Profile

To copy a story link, first navigate to the profile page that has the story you want to copy. You can do this by clicking on the username or profile link from any post or search.

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Right-Click Story

On the profile page, locate the stories section at the top. Right-click on the story you want to copy the link for. From the context menu that appears, click "Copy Link" to copy the story link to your clipboard.

Screenshot showing how to right-click on an Instagram story and select Copy Link from the context menu
📝 Note: Stories are only available for 24 hours. Make sure to copy the link while the story is still active.

Part 3: Copy Link from Posts (Right-Click)

An alternative method to copy post links is by right-clicking directly on the post. This method is quick and doesn't require opening any menus.

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Right-Click Post for Direct Link

You can also right-click directly on any post in your feed or on a profile page. From the context menu that appears, select "Copy link address" to get the direct link to the post. This method works on both individual posts and posts in your feed.

Screenshot showing how to right-click on an Instagram post and select Copy link address from the context menu

Part 5: Copy URL from Browser Address Bar

The simplest method is to copy the URL directly from your browser's address bar. This works for any Instagram page you're currently viewing.

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Copy from Browser Address Bar

You can copy the current open profile, post, or story URL directly from your browser's address bar. Simply click in the address bar to select the URL, then right-click and choose "Copy" or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac). This method works for any Instagram page you're viewing.

Screenshot showing how to copy the Instagram URL directly from the browser address bar - select the URL and copy it
💡 Quick Tip: You can also triple-click in the address bar to quickly select the entire URL, then press Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac) to copy it.

Part 6: Using Chrome Extensions

For advanced users who need to extract multiple links at once, Chrome extensions can be very helpful. These tools can find and copy all links from the current Instagram page.

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Use Chrome Extensions

You can also use handy Chrome extensions like Link Grabber to quickly find and copy links from Instagram pages. First, install the extension from the Chrome Web Store. Then, when you're on an Instagram page, click the extension icon to extract all links from the current page. This is especially useful when you need to copy multiple links at once.

Screenshot showing how to use Chrome extensions like Link Grabber to extract and copy links from Instagram pages
🚀 Why Link Grabber is Perfect for Instagram Link Extraction:
  • Save Time: Extract links from any Instagram page with a single click—no more manually copying and pasting individual links one by one.
  • Multi-Page Support: Grab links from multiple Instagram pages simultaneously, including all open tabs or windows, making it ideal for bulk link collection.
  • Smart Organization: Filter, sort, and review all extracted links right inside the extension before exporting, so you only keep the links you actually need.
  • Flexible Export Options: Export your Instagram links to Excel (CSV), text files, clipboard, or save them directly as browser bookmarks for easy organization and sharing.
  • Precise Selection: Use the in-page selection feature to target specific areas of an Instagram page, or hover over links and copy them instantly—perfect for extracting profile links, post URLs, or story links.

Next Steps

Now that you know how to copy links on Instagram, here are some recommended next steps:

  • Share Links: Use the copied links to share Instagram posts, stories, or profiles with others via email, messaging apps, or social media platforms.
  • Bookmark Content: Save important Instagram links by pasting them into a document, note-taking app, or bookmark manager for easy access later.
  • Create Collections: Organize copied Instagram links into collections or lists for reference or sharing with specific groups.
  • Use for Marketing: If you're a marketer or content creator, use these methods to quickly collect and organize Instagram links for campaigns or analytics.
  • Explore Extensions: Try different Chrome extensions to find tools that best suit your workflow for bulk link extraction or advanced link management.

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