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How to Add Location on Instagram & Create a Custom Location

Instagram is the most popular social media app worldwide. For Instagrammers, adding a special and creative location on Instagram is a good method to impress followers and cultivate a sense of trust and authenticity. So, how to create a location on Instagram and add location to Instagram? Please read this post and take full advantage of the location on your Instagram.

Add Location On Instagram

Part 1. How to Create a Location on Instagram

When it comes to adding a location on Instagram that doesn't exist, you should learn how to make a location on Instagram beforehand. To create a custom location on Instagram, you need to create the location on your Facebook app because many features on Instagram are linked to Facebook.

How to make a location on Instagram via Facebook

Step 1

First, you should turn on the location service on your phone. For iPhone: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services, and toggle it on. For Android: Go to Settings > Location, and toggle it on. Then, you should allow Facebook to use your location information.

Step 2

Open Facebook and log in to your account. Tap What's on your mind to create a new post. Then, select Check In.

Facebook New Post Check In
Step 3

Now, you can type your custom location and select the Add "Custom Location"; option. Then, enter the correct details of your custom location and save the custom place.

Add Custom Location On Facebook
Step 4

To claim the custom location, you should search for it on the Facebook search bar and click Claim this location. Now, you can add the new location on Instagram.

Part 2. How to Add Location on Instagram

1. How to add your business location on Instagram

Step 1

Search for your business address on Google Maps. Select the correct one from the list of results and copy its URL.

Step 2

Open the Instagram app and log into your business account. Tap the profile section at the bottom right to locate your Instagram Bio.

Step 3

Tap the Edit profile option to continue. Select Contact Options > Business address. Here, input the right Street Address, City/Town, and Zip Code. Then, you should paste the URL of your business address and save the change. After these steps, you can see your business address on your Instagram Bio.

Add Business Location On Instagram

2. How to add location on Instagram Story

Step 1

Open Instagram and swipe right from the left end of Instagram to open the Story screen.

Step 2

You can take a photo right now or select from your device's library.

Step 3

Locate a symbol that looks like a smiling face at the top. Tap it and select Location. You can select one of these related locations or type any location you want to tag. Then, you can adjust the size, location, and direction of this location tag.

Step 4

You can directly post this story by tapping Your story.

Add Location On Instagram Story

3. How to add location on Instagram Post

Step 1

Open Instagram and tap the + symbol at the bottom to create a new post. Select the content you want to share and tap Next. Then, you can choose the filter and tab Next to continue.

Step 2

Here, you can select the Add location option and then choose one location from the given list. Then, tap the Share button to send the post.

Add Location On Instagram Post

Part 3. Bonus: How to Change Your Instagram Location

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How to change your Instagram location

Step 1

Download this Instagram location spoofer on your computer and connect your iPhone.

Step 2

Click Modify Location in its home interface. Input any destination you want and click the Confirm Modify button.

Modify Location

FAQs.

  • Can I create a location on Instagram without using Facebook?

    No, you cannot create a new location on Instagram without using Facebook. You should follow the above steps to add a new location via the Facebook Check-In feature.

  • Why can't I see any location when I want to add a location tag to my Instagram post?

    If you cannot see any options about Instagram location, you should go to the Settings app to check the location services and make sure that Instagram can access location information.

  • Can I edit the location of an Instagram post after sharing it?

    Yes, you can change the location of your shared Instagram post. Select the post you want to change the location and tap the three-dot symbol at the upper right corner. Select Edit and tap the location. Then, select Change location.

Conclusion

This post teaches you how to add a new location on Instagram with detailed steps. You can also learn how to add location on Instagram Bio, Story, and Post. Moreover, you can use imyPass iLocaGo to change your Instagram location without restriction.

Penny Warren
Penny Warren

Penny Warren, a senior editor from imyPass, is specialized in MS Office software. You can find professional tutorials and solutions of MS Office software from her posts.

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