How to Add Your TikTok Link to Instagram (2026)

May 2, 2026·By UniLink Team

TL;DR:

Copy your TikTok profile URL (tiktok.com/@yourname) ?†’ Instagram profile ?†’ Edit profile ?†’ Links ?†’ Add external link ?†’ paste ?†’ Done.
Or use a bio link tool that combines TikTok + other socials behind one URL.
Cross-promotion best practice: cycle which social you prioritise per platform's audience.

Get Your TikTok URL

Two formats work:

https://www.tiktok.com/@yourname (canonical web URL)
https://vm.tiktok.com/xxxxx (TikTok-generated short URL ??” shareable from app)

Web URL is more memorable and reliable. Use it.

How to Find It in TikTok App

1 Profile ?†’ tap Share profile button (icon below stats).

2 Tap Copy link.

3 URL copied to clipboard.

Add to Instagram Bio

1 Open Instagram ?†’ profile ?†’ Edit profile.

2 Tap Links.

3 Tap Add external link.

4 Paste TikTok URL. Optional title: "Watch on TikTok" or "TikTok @yourname".

5 Tap Done twice to save.

Combining TikTok + Other Links

If you want Instagram bio link to point to multiple destinations (TikTok, YouTube, store, blog), use a bio link tool:

Sign up for UniLink (or competitor).
Add TikTok button (links to your TikTok profile).
Add other buttons.
Paste unil.ink/yourname in Instagram Links ??” visitors choose where to go.

Best Practice: Cross-Promote Carefully

Don't blindly promote TikTok on Instagram. Each platform has different audience behaviour:

Instagram audience tends to be older, more income, more aesthetic-focused.
TikTok audience tends to be younger, more entertainment-focused.

If your IG audience won't engage with TikTok content, cross-promotion drops. Test before committing the bio link slot.

What Instagram Has That TikTok Doesn't

Up to 5 links in bio (TikTok: 1).
Story link sticker (TikTok: no story-bound links from non-paid features).
Links visible regardless of follower count (TikTok Personal: 1K min).

So Instagram is the easier platform to cross-promote outward. TikTok works best as a content destination.

Promoting Specific TikTok Videos

Instead of linking to your TikTok profile, link to a specific TikTok video:

From the video, tap Share ?†’ Copy link ?†’ format tiktok.com/@yourname/video/12345.
Use as Instagram bio link to drive traffic to that specific video.
Useful for product launches or viral content.

FAQ

How do I get my TikTok URL?

Profile ?†’ Share profile ?†’ Copy link.

Can I add my TikTok to Instagram bio without a website?

Yes ??” add the TikTok URL directly via Edit profile ?†’ Links.

Will this drive Instagram followers to TikTok?

Some yes. Cross-platform promotion typically converts at 1-5%. Depends on audience overlap.

Can I link to a specific TikTok video from Instagram?

Yes ??” copy the video URL and use as Instagram bio link.

How do I track which Instagram followers click through to TikTok?

Use UTM parameters on the TikTok URL: ?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=bio. View in TikTok analytics or via shortener click counts.

Key Takeaways

Copy TikTok URL via Profile ?†’ Share profile ?†’ Copy link.
Add to Instagram via Edit profile ?†’ Links ?†’ Add external link.
For multiple destinations, use a bio link tool that combines both socials.
Test cross-promotion ??” different audience behaviour can mean low conversion.

Combine TikTok + Instagram in one URL

UniLink hosts buttons for every social ??” visitors pick where to follow.

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