How do I pin a post to my profile?

In this tutorial, we show you how to pin posts on Instagram so that specific photos, videos, or Reels always stay on the top of your Instagram profile even after publishing new posts.

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1) About pinning posts on Instagram

2) How to pin posts on Instagram

3) How to unpin posts on Instagram

4) Can I pin more than three Instagram posts?

5) How to change the order of my pinned Instagram posts?

6) Are people notified when I pin posts on Instagram?

7) Will my pinned post appear as a new, recent post on the timeline of my Instagram followers?

8) Can I pin someone else’s post to my Instagram profile?

About pinning posts on Instagram

When you go to your Instagram profile, you see your posts in grids. Every new post pushes the old posts one grid back. People who visit your Instagram profile will see some of your recent posts and move on. Not everyone has the time or interest in going through your old posts.

Now, let’s assume you want to showcase a picture you posted a while back and want people to see that image when they visit your profile. Or, you have an old Instagram carousel post with details about your business. You certainly want people to see this post to know about your business.

Thanks to the “pin to your profile” option, you can pin up to three posts on the top of your Instagram profile. These pinned posts can be normal picture or video posts, or a Reel.

Check out: How to download Instagram Reels without watermark for free

The pinned post will stay stuck to the top of your profile, and any new post you publish will appear after it.

How to pin posts on Instagram

1. Open the Instagram app and go to your profile.
2. Find the post you want to pin and tap it.
3. Tap the three dots icon.
4. Select Pin to your profile.

This post will instantly move to the first grid of your Instagram profile.

How to unpin posts on Instagram

If you no longer want to keep a particular post pinned, you can easily unpin it. Or, if you already have three pinned posts and want to pin one more, you can first unpin one and then pin another.

Here’s how to unpin posts on Instagram:

1. Go to your Instagram profile.
2. Choose a pinned post from the top.
3. Tap the three dots icon.
4. Select Unpin from your profile.

This post will now be unpinned. It will return to this original grid on your Instagram profile.

Besides the above steps, you can also press a post on your Instagram profile and choose Pin to profile or Unpin from profile.

Can I pin more than three Instagram posts?

You can’t pin more than three posts on your Instagram profile. If you have already pinned three posts and try to pin a fourth one, it will display a message saying, “Pin limit reached.” If you tap Confirm on this alert, the post you pinned first will be removed, and this post will be pinned.

How to change the order of my pinned Instagram posts?

You can’t drag and drop your Instagram posts to rearrange their order. However, you can unpin a pinned post and pin it again to change the order. For example, if you want the oldest pinned post (top right grid) to go to number one (top left grid), simply unpin it and then pin it again. This will change the order.

Are people notified when I pin posts on Instagram?

Your followers and close friends on Instagram aren’t notified via a notification when you pin or unpin posts on your Instagram profile. This activity is limited to you only. People will only see your pinned post if they visit your Instagram profile.

Will my pinned post appear as a new, recent post on the timeline of my Instagram followers?

No. Your pinned post won’t reappear on the Instagram timeline or feed of the people who follow you.

Can I pin someone else’s post to my Instagram profile?

As of now, you can’t pin others’ posts on your Instagram profile. But if you collaborate with someone else, you can pin that post to your profile.

This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Travis Boylls. Travis Boylls is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. Travis has experience writing technology-related articles, providing software customer service, and in graphic design. He specializes in Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux platforms. He studied graphic design at Pikes Peak Community College.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to pin a post to the top of a Facebook page so visitors can see it before all other posts. You cannot pin posts on your personal Facebook page. You can only pin posts on group pages or public pages for organizations, brands, or public figures.

Steps

1. Open the Facebook app. It looks like a white F on a blue background. Tap teh app on your Home screen to open Facebook.

   • If prompted to sign in, type in your username and password, then click Log In.

2. Tap the search box. It is at the top of the screen.

3. Type in the name of a Facebook page you manage. A list of search results will begin to appear as you type.

4. Tap on a Facebook page. Your Facebook page will load in the screen below.

5. Scroll down and tap the ⋯ icon on a post. It will be the icon with three dots in the top right corner of the post. A drop-down menu will appear underneath.

6. Tap Pin to Top. The page will reload, and the post will appear above the rest at the top of the page.

   • To unpin a post, navigate to the post on your Facebook page, tap the ⋯ icon, then tap Unpin From Top.

1. Go to https://www.facebook.com/ in a web browser. You cannot pin a post using the Facebook Android app. So if you want to pin a post on Android, you'll need to do it using a web browser. You can use Google Chrome, Firefox, or any other app.

   • If you're not signed in to Facebook, enter the email address and password associated with your Facebook account and tap Log In. You may also need to retrieve the confirmation code from your text messages and enter it.

2. Tap . It's the icon that resembles a magnifying glass at the top. This displays the search bar.

3. Type the name of a Facebook page you manage in the search bar. This displays a list of search results. Tap the page you manage when you see it.

4. Scroll down and tap Posts. It's one of the tabs below your banner. This displays all the posts on your page

5. Scroll down and tap the ⋯ icon on a post. It will be the icon with three dots in the top right corner of the post. A drop-down menu will appear underneath.

6. Tap Pin to Top. The page will reload, and the post will appear above the rest at the top of the page.

   • To unpin a post, navigate to the post on your Facebook page in a web browser and tap the ⋯ icon, then tap Unpin From Top.

1. Open https://www.facebook.com in a web browser. You can use any web browser on Windows or Mac.

   • If prompted to sign in, type in your username and password, then click Log In.

2. Click a page that you manage. You can find pages that you manage below "Your Shortcuts" in the side panel on the left.

   • If you don't see the page you manage, type the page name in the search bar at the top of the panel.

3. Scroll down and click the ⋯ icon on a post. It will be in the top right corner of the post’s box. A drop-down menu will appear underneath.

   Why can't I pin a post on my Facebook profile?

   You cannot pin posts on your personal Facebook page. You can only pin posts on group pages or public pages for organizations, brands, or public figures.

   How do I pin something to my profile?

   You can pin a post by navigating to a specific photo or Reel and clicking on the three dots in the top right corner and selecting “Pin to your profile.” Once you do so, the post will appear at the top of your profile grid.

   How do you pin a post on Instagram 2022?

   In June 2022, a new feature became available to Instagram users. You can now pin posts to the top of your profile..

   Tap your profile picture..

   Tap the post you want to pin..

   Tap the three-dot menu..

   Select Pin to your profile..

   Can I pin a post on my timeline?

   Step 2: From your News Feed, click on Pages in the left menu. Step 3: Then go to your Page, then go to the post on your Page's timeline. Step 4: Now click on more in the top right of the post. Step 5: Finally, select Pin to Top of Page.