Connecting your Instagram and Facebook accounts ensures that posts, messages, and ads work seamlessly across both platforms. This guide will walk you through the correct way to link or reconnect your accounts.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Open Instagram Settings
- Open the Instagram app on your phone.
- Tap your profile picture in the bottom right.
- Tap the three lines (☰) in the top right corner.
- Select “Settings and privacy.”
Step 2: Go to the Accounts Center
- At the very top of the screen, tap “Accounts Center.”
- This is where Facebook and Instagram connections are managed.
Step 3: Remove Any Existing Facebook Account (If Needed)
📌 If a Facebook account is already listed but not working correctly:
- Tap on the account.
- Tap “Remove from Accounts Center.”
- Confirm the removal.
💡 Removing and re-adding often solves connection problems.
Step 4: Add the Correct Facebook Account
- Tap “Add accounts.”
- Select “Add Facebook account.”
- Log in to the correct Facebook account when prompted.
Step 5: Confirm Permissions
✅ When asked, allow all requested permissions so the platforms can sync fully.
✅ This includes access for posting, messaging, and managing ads.
Key Details & Tips
📌 The Accounts Center is the central hub — changes here affect both platforms.
✅ Reconnecting here fixes most:
- Posting issues
- Messaging sync problems
- Ad account errors
📌 Be sure to log into the correct Facebook account — not a personal or old one.
🔗 Helpful Resources
✅ Final Tips
- Always check you’re using the right Facebook account before linking.
- If anything seems off, remove and reconnect through the Accounts Center.
- This is the “source of truth” for managing Instagram-Facebook connections.