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Instagram

In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to connect your Instagram Business Account to ShareBird.

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You need a Instagram Business Account, to create a connection

Converting to an Instagram Business Account

If you haven’t already, you need to convert your Instagram profile to a business account:

  1. Go to your Instagram profile and tap the menu icon.

  2. Tap Settings and then tap Account.

  3. Tap Switch to Professional Account and follow the on-screen instructions.

Linking Instagram Business Account to Facebook

  1. Go to your Instagram profile and tap Edit Profile.

  2. Under the "Public Business Information" section, tap Page.

  3. Choose a Page from your Pages that you'd like to connect to or create a new one.

  4. If you do not have a Facebook Page, you'll need to create one by following the prompts.

Connecting to ShareBird

Once you've set up your Instagram Business Account and linked it to a Facebook Page, you can connect it to ShareBird:

  1. Open the ShareBird app or visit the ShareBird web dashboard.

  2. Navigate to Settings or Account Settings.

  3. Look for the section labeled Social Media Accounts or Integrations.

  4. Select the option to Add Account or Connect and choose Instagram Business Account from the list.

  5. You'll be redirected to a login page. Sign in using your Facebook credentials that manage the Instagram Business Account.

  6. You will be asked to authorize ShareBird to access your Instagram Business Account. Please review the permissions and click Allow.

ShareBird requires specific permissions to manage your account, post on your behalf, and access insights. Ensure all necessary permissions are granted for full functionality.

  1. Once authorized, you will be redirected back to ShareBird where your Instagram Business Account should now be listed as connected.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues:

  • Verify that your Instagram account is correctly linked to the Facebook Page.

  • Check that you have administrative privileges on the Facebook Page connected to your Instagram Business Account.


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