How can I tag someone on Instagram so that the post appears under the “tagged” section of their profile? Is there a specific way to make sure the tag shows publicly?
Here’s how to tag someone on Instagram, so your post shows up under their “Tagged” section and is visible publicly:
- Start creating your post (photo or video), then on the caption screen, tap “Tag people.”
- Tap anywhere on your photo, type in the person’s username, and select them from the list.
- Finish your post and publish it—the person will get a notification, and your post will show under the “Tagged” section of their profile, as long as their profile is public or you both follow each other if private.
Tip: Make sure you tag in the “Tag people” step—not just mention them in the caption (@username)—for it to appear in their “Tagged” section. Also, if they approve tagged photos manually (on private accounts), they’ll need to accept the tag for it to show.