How to Share WhatsApp Status on Instagram Stories and IGTV

Introduction

WhatsApp and Instagram are two popular social media platforms owned by Facebook. WhatsApp allows users to share their status updates, while Instagram lets users create stories and share videos on IGTV. If you want to share your WhatsApp status on Instagram, you can follow the steps outlined in this guide.

Prerequisites

To complete this tutorial, you will need the following:

• A smartphone with WhatsApp and Instagram installed
• An active WhatsApp account with a status update
• An active Instagram account

Step 1: Capture and save your WhatsApp status

1. Open WhatsApp on your smartphone.
2. Tap on the "Status" tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. View the status update you want to share on Instagram.
4. Take a screenshot by pressing the volume down and power buttons simultaneously (may vary depending on your smartphone model).
5. Alternatively, record a screen video by using a screen recording app or the built-in screen recording feature on your smartphone. Ensure that you capture the entire status update.

Step 2: Crop and edit the captured screenshot or video (optional)

1. Open your phone's gallery or the screen recording app.
2. Locate the screenshot or video recording you just captured.
3. If needed, crop the screenshot or video to remove any unwanted elements using the built-in editing tools or a third-party app. This step is optional but can help improve the look and feel of your Instagram story or IGTV video.

Step 3: Share WhatsApp status on Instagram Stories

1. Open the Instagram app on your smartphone.
2. Tap on the camera icon at the top left corner of the screen or swipe right on the home feed to access the camera screen.
3. On the Instagram camera screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access your phone's gallery.
4. Select the screenshot or edited video from the gallery that you want to share as an Instagram story.
5. Once selected, you can now add interactive stickers, text, or drawings on your WhatsApp status screenshot or video using Instagram's creative tools.
6. Tap on the "Your Story" button at the bottom of the screen to publish it as your Instagram story.

Step 4: Share WhatsApp status on IGTV

1. Open the Instagram app on your smartphone.
2. Tap on the "Plus" icon at the bottom of the screen to create a new post.
3. On the post creation screen, select "IGTV" as the post format.
4. Choose the WhatsApp status screenshot or edited video from your phone's gallery.
5. Instagram will automatically play the video for preview, and you can trim it, add a cover image, title, description, and other relevant details.
6. Once you're satisfied with the preview and details, tap on the "Post" button to publish your WhatsApp status as an IGTV video.

Conclusion

By following this comprehensive guide, you can easily share your WhatsApp status on both Instagram Stories and IGTV. Remember to ensure that you have the necessary permissions and respect other users' privacy before sharing their WhatsApp status updates publicly on Instagram. Enjoy sharing your favorite moments with a wider audience across both platforms!