Ever since Meta acquired Instagram and WhatsApp, the tech giant has been gradually working towards converging all of its social media platforms. Users are already able to share their Instagram and WhatsApp stories & updates to Facebook. According to a recent report from WABetaInfo, Meta is adding the option to share WhatsApp status directly to Instagram. Of course, this feature will be turned off by default and will require users to link their Instagram accounts to WhatsApp in order to work as intended. So, let’s take a quick look at how to share your WhatsApp Status on Instagram.
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Share your WhatsApp Status on Instagram
Step 1: Launch WhatsApp on your smartphone and switch to the Updates tab.
Step 2: Hit the ellipses next to Status.
Step 3: Select Status privacy.
Step 4: Tap on Instagram.
Step 5: Enter your Instagram account credentials to link it to your WhatsApp account. If you are already logged into the Instagram app on your phone, simply hit Agree.
Step 6: Open the WhatsApp status update you want to share on Instagram and hit the ellipses at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 7: Hit Share to Instagram>Share now.
Enable sharing to Instagram from WhatsApp settings
Step 1: Launch WhatsApp on your smartphone and tap the ellipses at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Select Settings.
Step 3: Hit Privacy.
Step 4: Select Status.
Step 5: Tap on Instagram.
Step 6: Log into your Instagram account using your username or password, or simply hit Agree if you are already logged in.
What else is new on WhatsApp?
This year, Meta added a slew of new features across the board to the IM platform. Be it highly requested features like HD image sharing, chat lock, and multi-account support to fringe options like video messages and link previews, WhatsApp is constantly evolving to maintain its position as the biggest messaging platform in the world. We may still see a few other additions to the platform before the year ends.
Apart from sharing status updates on Instagram, WhatsApp is also working on an AI chatbot and the ability to search users by their usernames. That’s correct, you will soon be able to set up a username for your WhatsApp account. This will allow other users on the platform to find you easily without knowing your number. If you don’t feel comfortable with giving someone your phone number, you can simply share your WhatsApp username with them. This feature is completely optional, which means you don’t need to create a username to carry on using WhatsApp.
WhatsApp very own AI-powered chatbot will also be added to the app soon. This chatbot will be very similar to Snapchat’s My AI. You can use it to set up reminders, brainstorm new ideas, and assist you in daily activities. You can even use it for creative tasks like composing a poem or coming up with interesting captions for your pictures and videos.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I link my Instagram account to WhatsApp?
Launch WhatsApp, then go to Settings>Privacy>Status>Instagram. If you are already logged into your account on the Instagram app, hit Agree. If not, enter your Instagram account credentials to link it to WhatsApp.
How do I share my WhatsApp status update on my Instagram stories?
Open the WhatsApp status update you want to share, hit the ellipses at the top right corner of the screen, and select Share to Instagram>Share now.
Can I share my Instagram Reels on WhatsApp?
To share your Instagram Reel on WhatsApp, simply hit the Share icon and select WhatsApp from the list.
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Conclusion
This is how you can share your WhatsApp status update on your Instagram stories. Doing so can save you a lot of time if you like to keep all your social media profiles updated with the same kind of content. However, Instagram offers better editing options for your Stories than WhatsApp does for status updates.
