How to Use Instagram’s New Linking Reels Feature

Codi Foster

Last Updated:

November 11, 2025

Instagram just dropped a new feature that lets you link multiple Reels together—perfect for creators who love building series, tutorials, or follow-up content.

Instead of relying on your audience to find “Part 1” in your feed, you can now directly connect related videos, making your content easier to navigate and binge.
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How to Link a Reel

  • When publishing a new Reel: Tap the “Link a Reel” button below the caption field, then choose which Reel you want to link.
  • For an already-published Reel: Tap the three dots on the post, open the overflow menu, and select “Link a Reel.”
  • Pro tip: Add a title to your linked reel so viewers know exactly what they’ll get when they click. You can edit this title—or change/remove the link—anytime.

Creative Ways to Use Linked Reels

Here are a few ideas for how to make the most of this feature:

  • Tutorial Series – Break down a longer tutorial into bite-sized parts (like Part 1: Prep, Part 2: Application, Part 3: Styling), and link them together.
  • Before & After Stories – Share a transformation in multiple steps, linking each phase of the journey.
  • Product Reviews – Connect an unboxing Reel to your full review, or link a “first impressions” video to a “1-month update.”
  • Event Coverage – If you’re at a conference, festival, or launch, link highlights across multiple days for easy viewing.
  • Q&A or Follow-Ups – When a Reel sparks lots of questions, post a follow-up Reel with answers and link it back to the original.

Why This Matters

Linked Reels keep your audience engaged longer by creating a seamless viewing experience. Instead of losing viewers between posts, you guide them exactly where you want them to go—whether that’s the next part of a series or deeper into your content library.

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