Mobile tools are a must for keeping on top of social media activity, both in and out of the office. In fact, mobile has become a dominant enough force that some networks eschew any desktop version and are mobile-only.
Instagram is one of social’s long-running examples of a mobile-only platform, and that can pose some interesting challenges for businesses. Especially now that videos are becoming as common as still photos, it’s crucial to understand how to correctly get your company’s media files onto its social media profiles.
Here, we’ll walk you through uploading a video to Instagram from your phone’s gallery. Aside from one feature that’s only built-in for iPhones, these steps are the same regardless of your hardware and operating system preferences.
1. Allow Instagram Access
Keep in mind that you’ll need to first make grant Instagram access to your phone’s picture library. Instagram will need to connect to your phone’s photos and microphone in order to correctly display videos. If it’s your first time using Instagram, then you’ll see a window requesting access to the requisite features of your phone. If you don’t have them enabled already, your phone’s Settings program should let you toggle them on. After you’ve set with the proper permissions, log in to Instagram.
2. Select Your Video
Once you’re on the network, tap the center button on the bottom navigation bar. It’s the one that you’d usually use to snap a photo. From the usual photo screen, tap the icon on the right to switch to video. The icon looks like a stylized video camera.
This interface lets you record new videos, but to upload an existing clip, you’ll need to access your library. That’s found in the small thumbnail image at the bottom right corner of the …read more
Source: Sprout Social