In 2020, Facebook developed Reels – a new feature for Instagram that allows users to post videos ranging from 15 to 30 seconds, very similar in format to TikTok content. Users can add music, augmented reality elements, and more to their videos. This new video format provides a multitude of opportunities for bloggers, as well as sellers of various goods and services. The section is already available in all countries where Instagram music is allowed. But what should users do in regions where the Reels feature is not available?
Why hasn’t everyone got Rails?
The Reels feature is officially available in many countries, including Russia. Unfortunately, Reels is not yet available in Kazakhstan on Instagram, and users cannot try out this feature. New features usually become available a little later here.
Most likely, residents of Kazakhstan will be able to use the new section after the next update is released. Until then, we can only wait for the date when Reels will become available for all accounts in Kazakhstan.
How to add a section to the feed
Despite the unavailability of the section with short videos for Instagram users from Kazakhstan, this problem can be solved. The thing is that the internet activity of a smartphone owner goes through a provider that knows the IP address. But if you change the IP using a VPN, it will look like the user is in another country. Accordingly, they will have access to features that residents of Kazakhstan cannot use.
Adding reels using this method is not difficult. You don’t need any special skills or knowledge, just follow the instructions on how to make reels in Kazakhstan on Instagram:
- Delete the Instagram app from your smartphone.
- Download a VPN app.
- Re-download Instagram on your mobile phone.
- Check if the Reels icon has appeared.
As we can see, anyone can handle this task. However, it is important to remember that a good VPN service will require payment. You can also use the free version, but it will have a lot of ads.
How to use a new channel
It’s easy to shoot videos using the new Reels feature. Simply click on the “+” in the top right corner and select “Reels”. Then, you can edit your video within the app using tools such as adding music, a timer, slow motion, fast motion, filters, masks, and more. You can also upload pre-recorded videos, such as those from TikTok.
You can publish your video not only in the Reels section but also on your page. A Reels post will be highlighted with a logo, making it stand out from other posts. If your account is private, only your followers can view the video, but if it’s public, other users who see it in their recommendations can view it as well.
Reels is a great way to diversify your content on your account. You can use short videos to showcase the advantages of a product, share the process of creating a product, conduct review tours, shoot funny sketches, and much more. However, there are occasional glitches with Reels, especially on Android devices, but developers promise to fix this soon.