Linking Instagram Business Profile to Facebook Account

How to Link Your Instagram Business Profile to Your Facebook Account

Simplify managing your Instagram Business Profile by linking it with your Facebook account. This connection makes posting more efficient and ensures LeadConnector receives the necessary permissions as required by Facebook’s policies.

Prerequisites:

1. Instagram Business Profile: Confirm that your Instagram account is set up as a Business profile. If not, follow instructions to switch from a Personal profile.

2. Facebook Page Role: Verify that you have either Admin or Editor access to the Facebook Page you want to link. You can review your role by following Facebook’s guidelines on checking your Page role.

Connecting Instagram Business Profile with a Facebook Page

1. Login to Facebook: Sign in and navigate to "Pages" from the top left corner of your screen. Select the Facebook Page you wish to link, then click on "Settings" in the left-hand menu. 

2. Select Instagram Settings: In the settings section, find and select "Instagram."

3. Connect Instagram Account: Click on the option to "Connect Instagram Business account." 

4. Log in to Instagram: Enter your Instagram Business profile credentials and complete the login process.

5. Success: Your Instagram Business profile is now linked to your Facebook account!

Optional Step for Additional Integration:

To expand the integration further, navigate to Marketing > Social Planner > Settings for more options to manage your Instagram Business Profile.

Checking Your Instagram Profile Type:

If you are unsure about what type of profile you have on Instagram, here’s how to check:

1. Open the Instagram app and go to your profile page.

2. Tap the profile menu (three horizontal lines) at the top right.

3. Go to "Settings," then select "Account."

4. Scroll to the bottom of the Account page.

• If you have a Personal Profile, you will see an option to "Switch to Professional Account."
• If you have a Creator Profile, options to switch to a Personal or Business account will be available.
• If you have a Business Profile, options to switch to a Personal or Creator account will be shown.

By following these steps, you can easily identify the type of Instagram profile you are using.