Social Media · 1 min read
Connect Your Instagram Account to a Facebook Page
Linking Instagram to a Facebook Page is required to use Instagram in Ad Manager, Social Planner and Instagram messaging.
Step 1: Switch to a professional account
Skip this step if your Instagram is already a Business or Creator account.
- In the Instagram app, open your profile and tap the menu (☰).
- Tap Settings and activity → Account type and tools → Switch to professional account.
- Choose a category for your business.
- Select Business and finish the setup.
Check your current account type
In the Instagram app, open Settings and activity → Account type and tools and scroll to the bottom:
- Personal accounts show Switch to professional account.
- Creator accounts show Switch to a personal account and Switch to business account.
- Business accounts show Switch to a personal account and Switch to creator account.
Step 2: Link to your Facebook Page
From Instagram:
- Open your profile and tap Edit profile.
- Under Public business information, tap Page.
- Choose your Facebook Page, or create one, and confirm.
Or from Facebook:
- Open your Facebook Page and go to Settings → Linked accounts.
- Choose Instagram, click Connect account and sign in.
Step 3: Confirm the connection
In Meta Business Suite, your Instagram account should appear next to your Page. You can now connect them in FunnelStreams.
Tips
- You need admin access to the Facebook Page.
- If the account doesn't appear, log out of Instagram and Facebook, then try again.