How to Share Screen in Instagram Video Calls

Quick Tips
  • On Mobile, open Instagram > start a video call > tap the Screen Sharing icon.
  • On Desktop, go to Instagram using your web browser > start a video call > tap the Screen Sharing icon.
  • For Private accounts, both users should follow each other to start screen sharing.

Method 1: Share Your Screen on Mobile

Step 1: Open the Instagram app on your iPhone or Android. Tap the Messages icon at the top right corner to access your chats.

Step 2: Open the chat and tap the Camera icon at the top-right corner to start your video call.

Step 3: Tap the Screen Share icon at the bottom Menu Bar and select Screen Share.

Step 4: Tap on Start Broadcast (iPhone) or Start Now (Android) to share your screen.

After leaving the video call screen in the Instagram app, your phone screen will start sharing your contact.

Note: To stop screen sharing, go back to Instagram and tap Stop Sharing.

Method 2: Share Your Screen on Desktop

If you access your Instagram profile from a Mac or Windows PC, you can also share your computer screen. Just ensure you have a strong internet connection so there is no lag.

Step 1: Go to Instagram and log in to your account. Then, click the Messages icon from the left menu.

Step 2: Open the chat and click the Camera icon at the top right corner to start the video call.

Note: Instagram’s video calling feature might not work in Safari. We suggest using Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge for the same.

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Step 3: Once the call is in progress, click the Screen Sharing icon at the bottom.

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Step 4: Select which portion of your desktop screen to share and click on Share at the bottom right corner to confirm.

To stop screen sharing, click on Stop Sharing at the bottom.

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Can’t Share Screen on Instagram? Try These Fixes

If you can’t share your screen during Instagram video calls, here are some troubleshooting methods to fix the issue on your iPhone or Android phone.

  • Check your internet connection, and force quit Instagram.
  • Check app permissions for camera usage and update the app version.

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Last updated on 22 April, 2024

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