This guide will help you troubleshoot issues with inviting collaborators on Instagram.

This should work, but if it doesnt, follow the fixes below.

Sometimes, personal accounts on Instagram can have issues displaying the Invite Collaborators option or sending collaboration requests.

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This is a common glitch that many Instagram users with a personal account have reported.

Go to your profile on Instagram and tap the three horizontal lines in the top right corner.

Then, selectSettings > Account >Switch to professional accountand follow the on-screen instructions.

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If this doesnt work either, then try the method below.

Now, you should be able to tag them and also invite them as a collaborator on your post.

If the problem still persists, contact Instagram support for assistance.

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Can You Invite a Collaborator After Making Your Instagram Post?

The above fixes are for when you cannot send a collaboration invite while making a post.

Instagram’s current functionality does not permit inviting collaborators once a post has already been made.

Settings and Privacy Instagram

Unlike tagging, collaboration invites can only be sent before your post has been published.

But sometimes, the option to invite other collaborators might not show up on your account.

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Switch to professional account Instagram

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