Quick answer: To link VSCO in your Instagram bio, use your VSCO profile address, which is vsco.co/ followed by your username, and add it in Instagram under Edit profile, then Links, then Add external link. In the VSCO app, tap your Profile icon, then tap Edit to see your profile's web address. VSCO's own help says you must add vsco.co/ in front of your username for the link to work in Instagram. Test it from another device after you save.
Why put VSCO in your Instagram bio
Instagram is where people find you. VSCO is often where the full body of work lives. If the two are not connected, someone who likes one post has no easy way to see the rest.
The profile is the place to connect them, because that is where Instagram puts the links people can tap. VSCO profiles are also public by design: VSCO says there is no setting to hide your whole profile, and what you post there can be seen in the app and on vsco.co. So anyone who taps your link can see your posts on vsco.co.
Three ways to share VSCO from Instagram
| Option | What your follower sees | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Direct VSCO profile link | A tappable link that opens your VSCO profile | Creators whose main portfolio is on VSCO |
| VSCO username as plain bio text | Text they have to read and search for themselves | A backup mention next to another link |
| A link in bio page | One tappable link to a page holding VSCO and everything else | Creators active on several platforms |
Step by step: link VSCO in your Instagram bio
- Find your VSCO profile address. Open VSCO, tap your Profile icon, then tap Edit. VSCO says your profile's URL is shown there. The same menu also lets you share your profile to messages, email, Instagram, and other apps.
- Write it in the right format. Your link is vsco.co/ followed by your username, for example vsco.co/yourname. Do not leave off the vsco.co/ part. VSCO's help page says it has to be there for the link to work in Instagram.
- Open Instagram and edit your profile. In the app, go to your profile and tap Edit profile. Instagram says this is not available on a computer.
- Add it as a link, not as bio text. Tap Links, then Add external link, paste the address, and tap Done. A web address typed into the bio text itself will not act as a link. Full steps are in how to put a link in your Instagram bio.
- Test it. Open your profile from another phone or a logged-out browser and tap the link. Make sure it opens your VSCO profile and not an error page.
Instagram lets you add up to five websites to a profile, so VSCO does not have to replace a link you already have. If you are short on space or have more than a couple of places to send people, a single link page keeps things tidy.
Using your VSCO username as plain text
Some creators write their VSCO handle in the bio and keep the link slot for something else. That works, with a trade-off. Plain text is not tappable, so a follower has to open VSCO, search your name, and find you.
If you go that way, keep it short and easy to spot, and check the spelling letter by letter. One swapped character sends people to someone else.
Using a link in bio page for VSCO and everything else
Most photographers are not only on VSCO. There is Instagram, maybe TikTok or YouTube, maybe a print shop or a booking form. A link in bio page gives you one URL that opens a small page with all of them, VSCO included. It also means you change destinations on that page instead of editing your Instagram profile every time. See managing all your links in one place for how to set one up, and the best free link in bio options if you are still choosing a tool.
If your VSCO link does not work
- The link goes nowhere or to the wrong place. Check the format. It should be vsco.co/ plus your exact username. VSCO's own fix for a link that fails is to re-enter it that way.
- You changed your VSCO username. The link has to match your current username. Check the address under Profile, then Edit, and update Instagram to match.
- It works in a browser but opens oddly in the app. Tap it from a logged-out browser to confirm the link itself is good. If it loads there, the link is fine.
- The link is not tappable at all. You probably put it in the bio text instead of under Links. Move it.
- A photo does not show up on your profile. Content in Galleries does not appear on your public VSCO profile, so check where you posted it.
Whatever you link, check it every few weeks. Links that a platform does not trust can get flagged or blocked, and you will not always get a warning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is my VSCO profile link?
It is vsco.co/ followed by your username, such as vsco.co/yourname. You can see it in the VSCO app by tapping your Profile icon and then Edit.
Why isn't my VSCO link working on Instagram?
The most common cause is a missing vsco.co/ in front of the username, or a typo in the username. Re-enter it in that exact format, save, and test it from another device.
Can I make my VSCO profile private before linking it?
No. VSCO says your profile is public and there is no setting to hide your whole account. For a smaller audience VSCO points to Galleries, which do not show on your public profile, or invite-only Spaces.
Can I have VSCO and other links in my Instagram bio?
Yes. Instagram allows up to five websites on a profile. You can also use one link in bio page that holds VSCO plus everything else.
Do people need a VSCO account to see my profile?
VSCO says what you post on your profile can be seen in the app and on vsco.co, so a follower can view it on the web from your link.