Instagram Collaborator posts let you publish content with another Instagram account. When a collaborator accepts your invitation, the post appears on both profiles and engagement metrics are shared across the post.

This article explains how to invite collaborators to Instagram posts scheduled through Later, along with the current limitations of Instagram collaborator posts.

What to Know Before Inviting Collaborators

A few things to know before inviting collaborators:

• Supported content types: Collaborator invites are available on Instagram single-photo posts, Multi-Photo (carousel) posts, and Reels
• Maximum collaborators: Up to 3 collaborators per post
• Acceptance required: Collaborators must accept the invitation before the post appears on their profile
• Account availability: Only creator and business account profiles can be invited. Personal Instagram accounts can only be invited if the user has a public profile. 

Inviting Collaborators to an Instagram Post

You can invite collaborators while creating or editing an Instagram post in Later.

1. Create an Instagram post
2. Add your media and caption
3. Open the post options menu
4. Select Invite Collaborator
5. Search for and select the Instagram account you want to invite
6. Repeat the process for additional collaborators, if needed
7. Finish scheduling your post

When the post is published, the collaborator invitation is automatically sent via Instagram.

What Happens After Publishing?

After your post is published:

• The invited account receives a collaborator invitation in Instagram
• The collaborator appears as a tagged user until they accept the invitation
• Once accepted, the post appears on both profiles
• Engagement metrics are shared across the collaborative post

If a collaborator declines or ignores the invitation, the post remains published on the original account.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many collaborators can I invite?

You can invite up to 3 collaborators per Instagram post.

Which Instagram post types support collaborators?

Collaborator invites are supported on Instagram single-photo posts, Multi-Photo (carousel) posts, and Reels.

Does the collaborator need to accept the invitation?

Yes. The collaborator must accept the invitation in Instagram before the post appears on their profile.

Can I invite collaborators using notification publishing?

Yes. Collaborator invitations are handled by Instagram after the post is published.

Why doesn’t a collaborator appear in Later Analytics?

Due to Instagram limitations, collaborative posts may only appear for the profile that originally created the post. If you were invited as a collaborator, the post may not appear in Later Analytics. See Why Instagram Analytics Data Might Be Missing in Later.

Why doesn’t a collaborator post appear in Link in Bio?

Due to Instagram limitations, collaborative posts only appear in Link in Bio for the Instagram business or creator profile that originally created the post. They don’t appear in the collaborator’s Link in Bio feed.

Why can’t I see a collaborative post in Later?

Instagram only shares certain collaborator post data with the profile that originally created the post. As a result, collaborative posts you’re tagged in may not appear throughout Later.