Sharing your business card with someone new has been a classic way to introduce yourself. Now, Instagram is working on the same idea while bringing Profile Cards! Yes, you will now be able to share your Instagram with a Profile Card instead of a clumsy long profile link. However, Meta-owned social media app always had an option to share QR code, but the latest feature seems more professional and creative.
“How it feels to make a new friend and follow them on Instagram after. Find each other even faster with new profile cards,” Instagram has announced in a post on X. It is simply a digital business card but for your Instagram profile. How does it work and can you create one for your profile right now? The answer is ‘Yes’! It is already available in your Profile options.
Instagram Profile Card: What Is It?
Once you will create it, you will find a double-sided digital card showcasing a QR code at one side for someone new to follow you. While the other side is a blueprint of your Instagram Profile’s bio, profile picture, name and user handle. It is perfect to stay in touch with your friends or to make new connections in a creative manner. Moreover, it can be really useful for collaborators and brands to let them share their bios and essential details. The best part is that you can customise it! Here’s how.
How To Create An Instagram Profile Card
To create a personalised Instagram Profile Card for your account, simply follow these steps:
- First, go to your Profile option
- Click on “Share Profile,” and it will automatically pop up your Profile Card. Apart from this, you can also find a quick option in your profile to create a Profile Card for the first time.
- Once the card is created, you can customise it according to your needs. You can change the colour or image of the background or edit the profile picture and the rest of the details before sharing it.
- Create the card? Now, you will find some options at the bottom to download it, share the link of the Instagram Profile card or share it directly on X, WhatsApp, Instagram, and other apps.