How to add a collaborator while posting?
create your content: upload your photo, video, or carousel and make any necessary edits.
start a new post: tap next to go to the caption screen.
tag people: tap on tag people.
invite as collaborator: search for your partner’s username (e.g., artfuldesignstudio). once you select them, look for the option that says invite collaborator.
post the content: finish your caption, add hashtags, and share the post.
⚠️ Critical Step: the approval process the collaboration will not go live on the second account until the invited user approves it. the invitee will receive a notification and must tap review then accept. until they accept, the post will only appear on the primary poster’s grid.
Inviting a collaborator after posting?
open your post: navigate to the post you want to edit on your profile.
access the menu: tap the three dots in the top-right corner of the post.
edit the post: select edit.
add the tag: tap on the photo/video and select tag people, then repeat the process: search for the username and select invite collaborator.
done: tap done (or the checkmark) to save the changes. the invitation will be sent, and the post will appear on their profile once accepted.
Why collaborations work?
| key benefit | what it means for your account |
| unified metrics & credit | both users are credited with the likes, comments, and post shares. this drives up engagement on both accounts. |
| instant reach expansion | your post shows up in the feeds of your collaborator’s followers, dramatically increasing the organic reach to a new, pre-qualified audience. |
| enhanced credibility | partnering with a trusted creator or brand (like localcoffeeroasters) transfers a measure of that trust and authority to your own content. |
| audience alignment | successful collaborations introduce you to an audience that is already interested in the niche you share with your partner. |
