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How to Link an Instagram Account to Meta Business Suite

Linking your Instagram account to Meta Business Suite lets your nonprofit manage Facebook and Instagram side by side — one inbox, one content calendar, and shared insights across both platforms. Unlike a Facebook Page, an Instagram account can’t be created from inside Meta Business Suite, so the process has two halves: first create the Instagram account, then connect it. This guide walks through both halves step by step.

Step 1

Unlike a Facebook Page, you are unable to create an Instagram account in the Meta Business Suite cabinet. Instead, you will need to create an account on Instagram and connect it to the Meta Business Suite cabinet.

Go to https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en and create an account.

Instagram login screen with the Create new account option highlighted

Step 2

Once the account has been created, make it a professional account. To set up your professional account from the Instagram app:

  • Tap Profile or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
  • Tap More to go to your Settings and Activity.
  • Below For Professionals, tap Account Type and Tools.
  • Select Switch to Professional Account.
  • Select your category. You can choose a category that best describes what you do. Note: The category you choose does not determine whether you’ll set up a business or creator account.
  • Tap Switch to a Professional Account.
  • To set up a creator account, choose Creator. To set up a business account, choose Business.
  • Tap Next.

Step 3

In order to connect your Instagram account to your Meta Business Suite Cabinet, log in to your Meta Business Suite.

Step 4

Once you have reached your Meta Business Suite, you will need to go to the Settings tab on the bottom left of the page.

Settings tab in the bottom-left navigation of Meta Business Suite

Step 5

Once in the settings tab, you will need to navigate to the Instagram Accounts tab on the left side and click on it.

Instagram Accounts tab under the Accounts section in Meta Business Suite settings

Step 6

Click on the Add box on the top right.

Add button in the top-right of the Instagram Accounts settings screen

Step 7

Connect your Instagram with the same email used to create the account.

Your Instagram account should be connected to your Meta Business Suite Cabinet.

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The Nonprofit Success Team will be in touch if you have any questions. Please email nonprofit@projectworldimpact.com.

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