Open Instagram and go to the post, story, reel, or comment where you want to tag someone
For a post, tap Tag People before sharing, or tap Edit on an existing post and choose Tag People
Tap the photo or video where you want the tag to appear
Type the person’s username
Select the correct account from the list
Tap Done or Save
For a story, use the Mention sticker or type @username in the text
For a reel, tap Tag People before posting and add the usernames
For a comment, type @ followed by the person’s username
Make sure the account is public or allows tagging if the tag does not work
Use the exact username to avoid tagging the wrong person