How to Create an Instagram TV (IGTV) Channel

One of the newest updates in 2018 on Instagram, is the IGTV app you have probably already noticed on the top right of your screen.
The Instagram TV (IGTV) app finally allows users to post long form videos up to 10 minutes long and for bigger channels even up to 1 hour long.

To create an IGTV Channel simply:

Click the IGTV icon on the top right of your screen.
Click on the "Settings" gear icon in the right hand corner in the middle.
Then click “Create Channel”.

How to upload a video on Instagram TV (IGTV)

To upload a video on your IGTV Channel follow these steps:

Open the IGTV App on your phone.
Click your "Avatar/ Profile Picture" which will show up in the middle of your screen on your right.
Click the “+” in the right hand corner to add a new video.

4. Choose a vertical video from your phone. ( 1080 wide and 1920 tall, same as Instagram Stories )

5. Add in your title and description.( Note: just like YouTube , use relevant keywords to help people discover your content easier,.Make sure your videos are “searchable” by adding in some relevant keywords.)

6. You can also use this cool new feature ! Add a link in the description in your blog, website, portfolio, online store etc.

7. And now that everything is settup , Press "Post" and you are done : )

Size Requirements/ Dimensions for IGTV Video:

Orientation: Portrait (Vertical)
Aspect Ratio: 9:16
Dimensions (Recommended): 1080 pixels wide x 1920 pixels tall
File Size: The maximum file size for videos that are 10 minutes or less is 650MB. The maximum file size for videos up to 60 minutes is 3.6GB.
Duration:15 seconds (minimum)….10 minutes long (maximum)

- Note: Larger accounts and verified accounts can upload videos up to 60 minutes long, but they must be uploaded from a computer.