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3 Instagram Settings to Increase Reels Views
Configuration steps to maximize Instagram Reels upload quality and reach
A 3-step setup guide for adjusting account and upload settings in Instagram. It ensures videos upload in high resolution without compression and activates cross-platform algorithmic recommendations across Facebook and profile suggestions.
How it works
- Enable Facebook Cross-Recommendation:
- Open Instagram Settings and activity ('Настройки и действия') -> Crossposting ('Кросспостинг').
- Ensure 'Recommend Reels on Facebook' ('Рекомендовать видео Reels на Facebook') and post to Facebook options are turned ON.
- Set Upload Quality to Maximum:
- Open Settings and activity -> Media quality ('Качество медиафайлов').
- Turn OFF 'Use less cellular data' ('Используйте меньше сотовых данных').
- Turn ON 'Upload at highest quality' ('Загружать в самом высоком качестве').
- Turn OFF 'Disable HDR video playback' ('Отключить воспроизведение видео в HDR').
- Enable Profile Recommendations on Web:
- Log into Instagram via a desktop browser (PC or Mac).
- Go to Edit Profile ('Редактировать профиль').
- Turn ON 'Show account suggestions on profiles' ('Включить рекомендацию аккаунтов в профилях').
What it's for
- Prevent Instagram from compressing Reels during upload
- Expand Reels reach to Facebook audience automatically
- Allow your account to appear in suggested profiles on Instagram
Key points
- Enable Facebook cross-recommendation in Crossposting settings
- Turn off 'Use less cellular data' in Media Quality settings
- Turn on 'Upload at highest quality' in Media Quality settings
- Ensure 'Disable HDR video playback' remains off
- Enable 'Show account suggestions on profiles' via the web profile editor
Pricing
Free
Details
- Type
- Tip
- Category
- Marketing & Sales
- Topic
- Social Media Growth
- Open source
- No
- Platforms
- iOS, Android, Web
- For
- Content creators and social media managers using Instagram Reels
- Tags
- instagram, reels, social media, video quality, content creation
Why it was saved
- @svetlovsmm: Prevents Reels from getting suppressed or low views by enabling Facebook cross-recommendation, high-quality media uploads, and desktop profile suggestions.
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