How to Change Location on Instagram: Settings, Profile & Stories

1. How to Change Location on Instagram

Instagram has several location-related options, and each one works differently. You can control whether Instagram can access your device location, add a location to your profile, tag a place in an Instagram Story, or add a location to a post. So, the steps to change Instagram location settings depend on what you want to update.

1. Change Instagram Location Settings

Instagram's access to your location is controlled through your phone's permission settings. You can allow location access, limit it to when Instagram is in use, or turn it off completely. Supported options can vary slightly depending on your phone model and software version.

On Android

• Open Settings on your Android phone.

• Tap Apps or Apps & notifications.

• Find and select Instagram.

• Tap Permissions.

• Select Location.

• Choose Allow only while using the app, Ask every time, or Don't allow.

Some Android phones also show a Precise location option. Turn it off to provide Instagram with an approximate location instead of your exact location.

On iPhone

• Open Settings.

• Scroll down and tap Instagram.

• Tap Location.

• Select your preferred permission.

• Use the Precise Location switch to control whether Instagram can access your exact location.

  

These settings control Instagram's access to your device location. They do not change location tags already added to your posts or Stories.

2. Change Location on Instagram Profile

The location displayed on an Instagram profile can be edited from the profile settings. Professional and business accounts may have additional location fields for displaying business information.

To change location on Instagram profile:

• Open Instagram and tap your profile picture.

• Tap Edit Profile.

  

• Review the profile information and business details available on your account.

• Update the location or address information.

• Tap Done or save the changes.

  

Personal, creator, and business accounts may show different profile options. Business location details are generally managed through the professional account's contact or business information.

3. Add a Location to an Instagram Story on Android

An Instagram Story can include a location sticker that shows a selected place. The sticker does not change your phone's actual GPS location. It simply adds the chosen location to the Story.

To add a location to an Instagram Story on Android:

• Open Instagram.

• Swipe right from the home screen or tap Your Story.

• Take a photo or video, or select one from your gallery.

• Tap the Sticker icon.

• Select Location.

  

• Search for the place you want to add.

• Choose the correct location from the results.

  

• Move or resize the location sticker. Tap Your Story to publish it.

Instagram only shows locations available in its location database. Searching for the exact place name or a nearby location can help when the desired location does not appear immediately.

4. Change Location on an Instagram Post

Instagram lets you add a location while creating a new post. The selected location appears with the post and can be viewed by people who see the content.

To add a location to a new Instagram post:

• Open Instagram and tap the + button.

• Select a photo or video.

• Make any required edits and tap Next.

  

• Continue to the final sharing screen.

• Tap Add location.

  

• Search for the location.

• Select the correct place from the results.

• Complete the post and tap Share.

5. Change the Location of an Existing Instagram Post

An existing post can also have its location updated when Instagram provides the editing option.

• Open your Instagram profile.

• Select the post you want to edit.

• Tap the three-dot menu.

• Select Edit.

  

• Tap the current location or Add location, depending on what appears.

  

• Search for the new location. Select it and save the changes.

  

The exact options can vary based on the Instagram app version and the type of post.

6. Turn Off Instagram's Device Location Access

Removing Instagram's location permission prevents the app from accessing your device's location through the permission you changed. This is separate from location tags already added to posts, Stories, or profile information.

For complete control, open your phone's Settings, select Instagram, open Location, and choose Don't allow on Android or Never on iPhone. Existing location tags remain separate and need to be edited or removed from the relevant Instagram content.

2. Can You Change Your Instagram Location Without Traveling?

Yes. Instagram lets you add selected locations to Stories and posts, but changing the GPS location of your device is different. A GPS location changer such as Tenorshare iAnyGo can modify your device's location without requiring you to physically travel there. It supports iPhone and Android and can work with location-based apps, including social media apps.

iAnyGo provides a simple way to select a location and apply it to your device. It supports Bluetooth-based location changing, does not require jailbreak on iPhone or root on Android.

Key Features of iAnyGo

• Change GPS location on iPhone and Android.

• Use Bluetooth connectivity for supported location-changing modes.

• No jailbreak required for iPhone or root required for Android.

• Search for a specific location and switch your device GPS to it.

• Works with many location-based apps, including social media platforms.

• Offers additional movement options such as single-location, multi-location, and joystick modes.

How to Change Your Location With iAnyGo

• Download and install iAnyGo on your supported device or computer, depending on the mode you use. Follow the setup instructions and connect your phone through Bluetooth when using its Bluetooth location-changing mode.

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• Open the location-changing interface and search for the place you want to use. You can enter a location or select a point on the map.

  

• Select or the corresponding option shown in your version of iAnyGo. Once the location change is applied, compatible location-based apps can use the modified GPS location.

  

3. How to Change Location Font on Instagram Story

Instagram's Location sticker comes with a fixed set of styles, so you have limited control over its font and appearance. The Text tool gives you more freedom to choose a font, color, size, and placement, but text added manually does not work as a clickable or searchable location tag.

FAQs About How to Change Location on Instagram

1. Where are Instagram location settings?

You can manage Instagram's location access from your phone's Settings. Make sure Instagram has permission to use your location.

2. How do I change my location on my Instagram profile?

Instagram doesn't have a separate profile location setting. You can add or change a location in your bio manually.

3. Can I change the location tag on an Instagram Story?

Yes. Remove the existing location sticker and add a new one with the location you want.

4. Why Is My Instagram Location Wrong?

Your location may be incorrect because of GPS or location permission issues. Check your phone's location settings and make sure Instagram has access to your location.

Final Words

Once you understand how to change location on Instagram, you can choose the method that best fits what you want to change. Instagram gives you several ways to manage location information across your profile, Stories, and posts. For users who want to modify their device's GPS location, Tenorshare iAnyGo is another option. It supports iPhone and Android and can change GPS locations for supported social media and location-based apps without requiring jailbreak or root.