Link in bio

Add a waitlist to Instagram bio

Put your waitlist link in your Instagram bio and the QR code in your posts.

Steps

Where it goes in Instagram bio

Takes a few minutes. Nothing to install on your side; the form loads from Unwaited and keeps the cap, hours, and numbers there.

  1. Copy the hosted link

    Open your waitlist, go to Share, then Link and QR, and copy the hosted page address. It looks like unwaited.com/your-handle/your-list.

  2. Add it to your profile

    In the Instagram app open your profile, tap Edit profile, tap Links, then Add external link. Paste the address and give it a title like Join the list. The first link shows as the button on your profile.

  3. Use the QR code in stories and posts

    Download the QR code from the Share tab and put it on a story, a flyer, or the counter. It points at the same page as the bio link.

Snippet

The hosted link

Replace your-slug with your waitlist's slug, or use your handle URL from Page setup. The hosted page carries your logo, colors, and the counter.

https://unwaited.com/w/your-slug

Ready-made waitlist

Waitlists people put on Instagram bio

Ready-made, with the capacity, hours, and fields set. Create one, then paste the snippet above.

Bakery preorders

Recipe

Daily bake

40 per day

40 orders per bake day. The count for each day resets at 6:00 AM.

  • 40 per day
  • Every day 6 AM–8 PM
  • 2d ahead
  • 5 fields
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Photo mini sessions

Recipe

Fall minis, Oct 18

40 in total

Eight hourly slots, five sessions each. A full slot is greyed out on the form and rejected by the API.

  • 40 total
  • Open any time
  • 8 capped slots
  • 5 fields
Use recipeDetails

Pop-up shops

Recipe

Weekend pop-up

120 in total

120 slots total for the weekend. The list closes at 120.

  • 120 total
  • Fri, Sat 11 AM–7 PM
  • 4 fields
Use recipeDetails

FAQ

Questions

Can I add a link to a post caption?

No, Instagram does not link captions. Say "link in bio" or put the QR code on the image.

Will the form work in Instagram's browser?

Yes. The hosted page is a small plain page. The joiner sees their number and gets the confirmation email.

How do I stop DMs asking if it is full?

Turn on Show how many joined on the Design tab. The page shows spots taken, and when the list is full it says when it opens again.

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Your form, on your site, in a minute.

Free for 100 signups a month. The embed works on every plan, and the hosted page is there when you have no site at all.

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