To fix Instagram links not working and be able to click URLs in bios, users on iPhone and Android should try reinstalling the app. A clean install has reportedly helped many users fix this issue.
How to fix Instagram links not working in 2023 by reinstalling the app
To fix Instagram links not working by reinstalling the app, users on iPhone or Android must:
- First, go into Settings and find the Instagram app.
- Click “Uninstall” on the app to remove it from the device.
- Next, go to the App Store for iPhone or Play Store for Android.
- Search for “Instagram” and download and install the app.
- Log back in.
- Check to see if links now work.
Links not working can randomly impact users. It’s not clear why exactly it happens, but a clean reinstall should help fix the problem.
Here’s hoping that the Instagram developers can roll out a more permanent solution, as needing to totally reinstall an app and log back in is a big inconvenience for many.
For other Instagram guides, here’s the need-to-know info about the AI trend, including how to use Lensa for magic avatars. And here’s how to fix the app crashing or not opening on iPhone and Android.
