Key Takeaways
- If the Instagram music feature isn’t working, try logging out and logging back into your Instagram account.
- You should also check for and install any available updates for Instagram to fix the issue.
- If updating the Instagram app wasn’t helpful, consider switching to a personal profile if you’re using a business profile on Instagram.
- You can also connect to a VPN if the music feature is unavailable due to geographic restrictions.
One way to make your Instagram stories and posts more engaging is by adding background music. But what if the Instagram music feature only displays a few songs, or worse, isn’t showing any songs at all? If you’re having trouble with Instagram music, here are some ways to fix this issue.
Log Out and Back Into Your Instagram Account
Logging out of Instagram and back in can sometimes fix small issues, and it can be done by going to “Settings and Privacy” and tapping “Log Out.”
First, open the Instagram app on iPhone or Android and tap your profile picture in the bottom-right corner.
In the top-right corner, tap the hamburger icon.
Choose “Settings and Privacy” from the menu that appears.
Under the Login section, tap “Log Out.”
In the confirmation box that appears, choose “Log Out” again.
After that, close the Instagram app, wait for a few seconds, and then relaunch it. If you have saved your login info on Instagram, simply tap on your profile picture to log in. Or, manually enter your account credentials (username and password) to log in.
Update the Instagram App
To update the Instagram app on your Android or iPhone, head over to the Google Play Store or App Store, respectively. Search for “Instagram,” and if there’s an update available, tap “Update” to download it.
If the music feature isn’t working properly due to a major bug in Instagram, logging out and back in won’t solve it. You’ll need to update the Instagram app to resolve the issue. That’s because the developers might have released a fix for the music issue you’re experiencing in an update. After updating the Instagram app, relaunch it and check if the music feature works now.
Switch to Personal Account
To switch your Instagram account type to personal, head to Settings and Privacy > Business Tools and Controls, and scroll down to “Switch Account Type.”
Why does this work? The Instagram music library is not licensed for commercial use. As a business or creator account user, playing music in your videos and images could result in copyright infringement. If you want to use the Instagram music feature, you need to switch to an Instagram personal account.
To do this on Android and iPhone, open the Instagram app and tap your profile. Then, tap the hamburger icon and choose “Settings and Privacy.”
Under the For Professionals section, tap “Business Tools and Controls” for business accounts or “Creator Tools And Controls” for creator accounts.
Choose “Switch Account Type.”
Select “Switch To Personal Account.”
Confirm by tapping “Switch To Personal Account” again.
After that, restart the Instagram app, and you should be able to use the music feature.
Connect to a VPN
If the music feature is still not working, it’s likely unavailable in your region. Although most countries, including the US, UK, India, and Germany, have access to this feature, there are still a few that unfortunately don’t. This happens because Meta needs to secure a licensing agreement with each country to offer the music feature. If no agreement has been made with your country, you won’t have access to this feature on Instagram.
Fortunately, you can use a VPN to work around this limitation. Simply choose a popular VPN service and connect to a country where the music feature is available. Once connected, you should be able to enjoy the Instagram music feature on your device.
So there you have it! Hopefully, you’re good to go and using music on your Instagram posts and stories. But if you’re still having trouble, it’s best to reach out to the Instagram support team as a last resort.
