# 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

1. Enable Facebook Cross-Recommendation:
2. Open Instagram Settings and activity ('Настройки и действия') -\> Crossposting ('Кросспостинг').
3. Ensure 'Recommend Reels on Facebook' ('Рекомендовать видео Reels на Facebook') and post to Facebook options are turned ON.
4. Set Upload Quality to Maximum:
5. Open Settings and activity -\> Media quality ('Качество медиафайлов').
6. Turn OFF 'Use less cellular data' ('Используйте меньше сотовых данных').
7. Turn ON 'Upload at highest quality' ('Загружать в самом высоком качестве').
8. Turn OFF 'Disable HDR video playback' ('Отключить воспроизведение видео в HDR').
9. Enable Profile Recommendations on Web:
10. Log into Instagram via a desktop browser (PC or Mac).
11. Go to Edit Profile ('Редактировать профиль').
12. Turn ON 'Show account suggestions on profiles' ('Включить рекомендацию аккаунтов в профилях').

## What it is 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](https://xiry.app/topics/marketing-sales.md)
- Topic: [Social Media Growth](https://xiry.app/topics/marketing-sales/social-media-growth.md)
- 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, 17 August 2024](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-w9kdlKiNY/): 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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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/3-instagram-settings-to-increase-reels-views

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