How do I share my Twitter link on my Instagram bio?

You can connect Instagram to Twitter in order to share Instagram photos on Twitter as you post them or later on. Duplicating across the two networks might seem redundant, but it can be useful if your business has different followers on each platform. You can also use various software tools that will let you post to multiple social networks, such as Instagram and Twitter, at once. You can also use third-party apps to automatically copy your Instagram photos on Twitter.

Link Instagram and Twitter

Instagram and Twitter are two popular social networking tools. Instagram, which is owned by Facebook, is designed for sharing and viewing photos and videos with brief captions. Twitter is principally designed and used for sharing and interacting with short text posts, but it can also be used to share images and videos.

You can configure Instagram to share to Twitter and other social networks, including Facebook and Tumblr, from within the Instagram app on Android or iOS smart phones and tablets. To do so, open the app to your profile and tap the "menu" button, represented with three parallel horizontal lines. Tap the "Settings" button and tap the "Account" option. Tap the "Linked Accounts" button and choose Twitter from the list of social networking services.

Enter your Twitter username and password for the account you wish to link and follow the instructions.

Tweet Instagram Photos

Linking Instagram and Twitter won't automatically share all your Instagram posts to Twitter. Instead, when you post a photo or video to Instagram through the app, you'll see a slider button next to Twitter and other social networking services you've linked to Instagram.

Tap these buttons to toggle them on in order to have the photos duplicated to Twitter and other social networking outlets. If you later decide to post a photo you've already shared to Instagram on Twitter, you can tap the photo in Instagram, tap the "menu" button represented by three dots and tap the "Share" button. Adjust your desired caption and toggle buttons for the various networks including Twitter, then tap the "check mark" button to share to the networks of your choice.

If you later change your mind and want to delete content you've shared from Instagram to Twitter, do so via Twitter as you would delete any Tweet. Tap or click the "dropdown menu button" next to the Tweet and tap or click "Delete Tweet."

Using Posting Software

You can also use apps that are designed to post to multiple social networks to synchronize related posts to Instagram, Twitter and other networks. Two commonly used software tools for this purpose are Buffer and Hootsuite. Different social media management software has different features, including making it easy for multiple people to manage the same accounts and allowing you to schedule posts for a particular time, so shop around for software offering what you need at a price you like.

You can also use other tools that will automatically duplicate your content from Instagram to Twitter. Two useful tools that can do this are IFTTT and Zapier. You will generally have to configure these programs with information about your Instagram and Twitter accounts.

Make sure to provide only your account login information when working with tools you trust. Malicious software could use your Instagram or Twitter credentials to post advertisements, harass you and your followers or distribute malware or scams.

Disconnect Instagram and Twitter

If you no longer want to have your Instagram and Twitter accounts linked, return to the "Linked Accounts" menu in Instagram. Tap "Twitter" or the name of another social network, and then tap the button labeled "Unlink."

To confirm a Twitter username, log in to Twitter on a desktop browser, click on Profile on the left side of the screen, and view it in the browser’s address bar.

Your Twitter URL sends Twitter users directly to someone’s profile. From there, these users can engage with your tweets, follow you, or like, retweet, and reply to tweets. Although we often shorten this to our “@[username],” dropping that username into the above URL structure leads us to the desired place.

As a Twitter user, you can use your URL to: 

• Share with friends and gain new followers: Businesses and individuals grow a Twitter following by attracting users to their profile, who would hopefully ‘like’ it if they want to see more of the content. One of the easiest ways to start growing this audience is by sharing your Twitter URL on other social media channels, in email, or even on physical media like business cards, company pamphlets, or restaurant menus. The more they share this link, the more likely you are to attract new followers to your Twitter profile and other social media accounts.
• Include it in social media sections on other websites: Some social media platforms allow you to embed links to other profiles. Use this early and often. Finding someone worth following on one platform often means looking for more of their content on others. This is a sure-fire way to grow as people search for more of what you have to offer — especially if you’re posting exclusively on different platforms. Content on Twitter, for example, shouldn’t be a repost from your Instagram page, but it should all solidify your brand identity. 

The steps

Here’s how to add your Twitter link to other social media accounts.

Instagram

Here are the steps to include your Twitter URL on an Instagram profile: 

1. Log in to your Instagram account
2. Tap/click the profile picture icon in the bottom right corner 
3. Tap/click Edit Profile 
4. Paste your Twitter URL into the website field 

Facebook

To include a Twitter URL on a Facebook profile, here’s what you can do: 

1. Log in to a Facebook account 
2. Tap/click the profile picture to be sent to the profile page 
3. Tap/click Update Info 
4. Tap/click Basic and Contact Info 
5. Look for websites and social links section below the Social Links one, and tap/click Add Another Social Link
6. Select Twitter from the dropdown menu 
7. Input your Twitter profile name 
8. Confirm who can see the Twitter profile/URL

To include it in business cards, resumes, or email signatures

Twitter users can also incorporate their URLs on menus, business cards or in offline advertisements, among other places. While some of these areas may be trickier than others, email is an easy place to start. 

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