Be aware that it’s possible for you to’t upload to Stories via the web client version of Instagram.

Go to the YouTube video you want to download and selectSharebelow the video.

SelectCopyto copy the video’s URL.

Video media player on laptop screen

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Download VLC, and then install it and open it.

SelectFile>Open web connection.

If you don’t see that, tryMedia>Open connection Stream.

Save highlighted next to a YouTube URL

Paste the video URL into the bar and selectOpenorPlay.

The video will open and begin to play.

Pause the video and set it back to the beginning, then selectPlayback>Record.

Select Open Network

Restart playback and let the video play for as long as you want to record.

Recording will stop when you selectStop, or when the video ends.

Find the new recording underMy Videosin the left pane.

Paste URL into bar

Right-tap the recording and selectReveal in Finderto locate the file itself.

Sign in to Instagramin your web web app.

SelectCreate>Poston the left.

Select Record

ChooseSelect from computerto pick the video you want to upload.

Now, you’ll be able to crop the video however you want.

Once finished, selectNext.

Reveal in Finder

it’s possible for you to then further edit the video or trim it down.

Once done, selectNext.

Finish up by adding a description, etc.

Plus sign and Select from computer highlighted in Instagram

When done, selectShareto post the YouTube video on Instagram.

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Next highlighted on the Instagram crop video window

TapSharebelow the YouTube video you want to share.

Head over to a YouTube video downloader website, then paste the YouTube video link, and tapStart.

TapGet link,and after it converts the video, selectDownload.

Video editing screen in Instagram with Next highlighted

Next, kick off the Instagram app.

Tap theplus(+) symbol and selectPost.

choose the video you want to upload and tap theblue arrowin the upper-right corner.

Share highlighted to create new post in Instagram

In the following section, you’re able to add filters or trim the video.

Once done, tapNext.

Once done, go to the bottom of the scree and tapShare.

Download YouTube video linkon mobile and sharing in Instagram app

go for the video you want to post.

Now it’s possible for you to add stickers, music, filters, and more to the video.

TapNextin the bottom right corner.

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However, before you move forward, ensure you have permission to upload any copyrighted material.

FAQ

First, start making the story as usual.

Choose an image, select theStickersicon at the top, and then choose theLinksticker.

Posting a video on the Instagram app

When people see the story, they can tap the sticker to visit the URL.

Uploading a video to Stories on Instagram app