Instagram tags: How do I add and remove them?

Identifying someone on Instagram means tagging or mentioning one or more people in a publication. This allows you to gain more visibility, as the publication can then reach more people. It also allows you to promote your brand through an instagram publication.

In this article, you'll see:

What is Instagram tagging?

Instagram tagging allows you to draw attention to a post. The tagged person will be able to view the post easily, as they will receive a notification. The latter will also be visible to all his followers. You'll be able to target Instagram users who are in all 4 corners of the world. You won't be limited to your own country.

By mastering the algorithm of social networks, you'll gain visibility. You'll get more followers. You can become an influencer. You'll be able to reach millions of users.

Youtube, Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook channels also work on the same principle. However, the quality of the visual is important on Instagram. Don't hesitate to use software or apps like Lightroom, Picasa or Photoshop. They will enable you to have beautiful photos.

Linking your Instagram account to a blog is also interesting for bloggers. The featured photo will make users want to follow the link to the blog.

You can then highlight your product or project through a well-chosen photo or photos. Thanks to the principle of identification, you'll have a way to expand your audience. If you sell products or services, it's a good way to attract more prospects. Identifying brands or companies is also a wise choice.

If your content is relevant and arouses real interest, identification can lead to more reactions and also more comments. If the account is public, these various engagements will allow the publication to reach more people. Thus, you'll have more followers.

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Where to see publications where you're tagged?

All publications in which you're tagged automatically appear on your Instagram profile. But if you want to see only all the posts on which you've been tagged, you need to go to your profile and click on the "Photos and videos of you" icon.

How to identify a person on Instagram

On a publication

You can only identify people on your publication. You can then tag followers on your photo, your real or your carousel. Here's how to tag someone on Instagram:

• Prepare your publication and before sharing it, click on it.
• Then click on @Tag at the bottom.
• You'll see a list of users appear.
• Just select the ones you've chosen.

If the post has already been published, click on the three little dots at the top right of the publication. Press "Modify", then you can tag the users of your choice. Validate your choice by pressing "Done" which is also on the top right.

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On a story

You first need to know how to share a story on Instagram. Identifying a person in a story on Instagram can't be done from a computer. You'll need to use your smartphone:

• If you're on an interface for android or iOS or still on the mobile browser, you'll be able to tag up to 20 people on each post. Prepare your story and when it's ready, press "Aa", which can be found at the top. Then type @ and you'll get the list of users you can mention. Don't forget to click "Finish"when you're ready to share the story.

If the story has already been published, you can make identifications by pressing the three little dots on the bottom right. You'll click on "Add mentions". In this case, the person's name won't be displayed, but they will receive a notification.

• To tag an Instagram person on your publication, you'll tap on the sticker icon. Then select @Mention and type in the name of the subscriber you wish to tag. When you've completed the identifications and are ready to share your publication, click on "Add to story" at bottom left.

If you want to share an Instagram story without being identified, you'll need to capture the publication and share it in turn. You'll need to remember to ask the permission of the post's owner. Don't forget to mention this on the post. Unlike Facebook, sharing other users' posts is quite complicated.

On a comment

To make an identification in an Instagram comment, all you'll need to do is type @ and mention the name of the user you'd like to tag.

How to remove an Insta identification?

We've seen previously that it's easy to identify people on your Instagram publication to attract attention. However, sometimes it doesn't please everyone. The user will see himself publicly displayed. It may also be that the content of the post or the photo doesn't suit him or her. If this happens to you and you recognize yourself in these cases, here's how to delete an Instagram ID from your private account.

To delete an Instagram taf, click on the three little dots at the top. Then select "Post option". Then press "Remove me from publication".  To validate, you'll continue by pressing "Delete".

How to avoid being identified on Instagram?

Even if your account is private, you may be identified in the publications of perfect strangers. They're not in your contacts, and you're not even subscribed to their accounts. They may be advertisements, scams or attempted hacks.

To avoid finding yourself in such situations:

• Go to your profile and press the burger menu (the 3 dashes) at the top right. You will then click on Settings.
• You will then press Privacy
• Click on @Mentions and select People you follow if you only want to be tagged by your subscribers. You can also choose People if you wish to restrict all identifications.

This will also allow you to not be mentioned in comments on Instagram posts.

How to Create a Collaborative Post on Instagram

Instagram also offers a feature called "Collabs", which allows two users to co-author a post or reel. This means that the post will appear on both users' profiles and be shown to both audiences, increasing visibility and engagement.

Here’s how to create a collaborative post:

1- Start by creating a new post or reel as usual.
2- Before publishing, tap on "Tag people".
3- Select "Invite collaborator" and search for the account you want to co-author the post with.
4- Once the person accepts the invitation, the post will be shared on both profiles.

Tip: Using the Collabs feature is a great way to reach a wider audience and increase engagement, especially when working with brands, influencers, or partners.

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