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# Instagram Linking

> Authorizing Instagram with Ayrshare

## How to Link Instagram

<Tip>
  The following is a guide for linking Instagram. There are two ways to link Instagram:

  1. [Directly link Instagram account to Ayrshare.](#linking-instagram-directly)
  2. [Link Instagram account to Ayrshare through a Facebook page.](#linking-instagram-through-facebook-facebook-page-required)

  Option 1 is the default option. If option 2 is preferred, in the dashboard settings, disable [Instagram Login](/multiple-users/manage-user-profiles#instagram-login) to use the authentication flow that requires a Facebook Page to be associated with the Instagram account.
</Tip>

Instagram does not support Personal Facebook accounts, Creator Studio accounts, and publishing to IGTV.

[See below](/dashboard/connect-social-accounts/instagram#enabling-an-instagram-business-or-creator-account) for details.

### Linking Instagram Directly

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click To Link Instagram">
    Click the Instagram icon on the Social Accounts page.

    <img class="center" width="500" src="https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA/images/dashboard/instagram-click-to-link.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA&q=85&s=759fa4b1069a59bb8c484ce9128197d9" alt="Instagram Click to Link" data-path="images/dashboard/instagram-click-to-link.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Instagram Login">
    Input your credentials and click **Log in**.

    <img class="center" width="500" src="https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA/images/dashboard/instagram-direct-login.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA&q=85&s=7d3ed0d1a118b9b4abe13ad804f1d4df" alt="Instagram Login" data-path="images/dashboard/instagram-direct-login.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Instagram Permissions">
    Toggle on all permissions for Instagram and click **Allow**.

    <img class="center" width="500" src="https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA/images/dashboard/instagram-permissions.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA&q=85&s=8d0e21537a65161ee1c88f65ff6bd133" alt="Instagram Permissions" data-path="images/dashboard/instagram-permissions.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirmation">
    Your Social Accounts page will now be updated with your Instagram account.

    <img class="center" width="500" src="https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA/images/dashboard/instagram-linked.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA&q=85&s=ca60cc1c3cd9057da433dc5f446f671d" alt="Instagram Confirmation" data-path="images/dashboard/instagram-linked.webp" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Linking Instagram through Facebook (Facebook Page required)

<Warning>
  Please be sure you are the admin of Facebook Page and **grant all
  permissions** to Pages, Instagram accounts, and selections. Failure to do so
  might prevent successful posting.
</Warning>

This Instagram linking process authenticates through Facebook, so when you
click the Instagram icon on the Social Accounts page, a Facebook sign-in will
pop-up - *please be sure you allow pop-ups*.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click To Link Instagram">
    Click the Instagram icon on the Social Accounts page.

    <img class="center" width="500" src="https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA/images/dashboard/instagram-click-to-link.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA&q=85&s=759fa4b1069a59bb8c484ce9128197d9" alt="Instagram Click to Link" data-path="images/dashboard/instagram-click-to-link.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="First Time Instagram Linking">
    The first time you link Instagram, you will be asked to authenticate through Facebook.

    If you have previously connected Ayrshare with Facebook and don't see this image, skip to step 3.

    <img class="center" width="500" src="https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA/images/dashboard/insta-fb-login.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA&q=85&s=b7ef9c22d6ca1359c161fa3661a22a90" alt="Instagram Login via Facebook" data-path="images/dashboard/insta-fb-login.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Edit Instagram Settings">
    Click **Edit Settings** during the initial set up.

    <img class="center" width="500" src="https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA/images/dashboard/edit%20settings.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA&q=85&s=beab21a35da7b6b8b69ed8d569709d5e" alt="Continue and allow all permissions for Instagram" data-path="images/dashboard/edit settings.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authorize Instagram Business or Creator Accounts">
    Check all the **Instagram Business Accounts** or **Instagram Creator Accounts**. Click **Next**.

    <img class="center" width="500" src="https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA/images/dashboard/all%20insta%20accounts.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA&q=85&s=659c2a444f90ccab0f967ac2b21c9916" alt="Select all accounts" data-path="images/dashboard/all insta accounts.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Facebook Pages">
    Check all **Facebook Pages**. Click **Next**.

    <img class="center" width="500" src="https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/Nmrhj2Gh7WSf62Bh/images/dashboard/all%20FB%20pages.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=Nmrhj2Gh7WSf62Bh&q=85&s=20e5601530b38c50129b0fe343eae975" alt="Select all Pages" data-path="images/dashboard/all FB pages.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable Permissions">
    Turn all permissions to **Yes**. Click **Done**. You will then be asked to
    select a specific Instagram account to link with Ayrshare. Once selected your
    link will be complete and you can start posting to Instagram.

    <img class="center" width="500" src="https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/Nmrhj2Gh7WSf62Bh/images/dashboard/all%20IG%20permissions.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=Nmrhj2Gh7WSf62Bh&q=85&s=ec249d48ec67e2c9733b5e20bd6c36c9" alt="Allow all IG capabilities" data-path="images/dashboard/all IG permissions.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirmation">
    Your Social Accounts page will now be updated with your Instagram account.

    <img class="center" width="500" src="https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA/images/dashboard/instagram-linked.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA&q=85&s=ca60cc1c3cd9057da433dc5f446f671d" alt="Instagram Confirmation" data-path="images/dashboard/instagram-linked.webp" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Enabling an Instagram Business or Creator Account

Instagram requires that your account be an **Instagram Business** or **Instagram Creator** account.

Learn more about [Instagram Business and Creator accounts](https://www.ayrshare.com/understanding-the-difference-between-the-instagram-business-creator-and-personal-profiles/).

### Switching from a Personal to Business or Creator Account

If you have a personal Instagram account, open up the Instagram mobile app:

<ul class="custom-bullets">
  <li>
    Go to your profile and tap the menu icon ≡ in the upper right corner to go
    to the **Settings and activity** page.
  </li>

  <li>Scroll down to the **For professionals** section.</li>
  <li>Click **Account type and tools**.</li>
  <li>Tap **Switch to professional account**.</li>

  <li>
    Go through the steps to set up your account and select with **Creator** or
    **Business**.
  </li>
</ul>

### Switching from a Business to Creator or Vice Versa

If you want to switch from a Business account to a Creator account or vice versa:

<ul class="custom-bullets">
  <li>
    Go to your profile and tap the menu icon ≡ in the upper right corner to go
    to the **Settings and activity** page.
  </li>

  <li>Scroll down to the **For professionals** section.</li>
  <li>Click **Creator (or Business) tools and controls**.</li>
  <li>Scroll down and tap **Switch account type**.</li>
  <li>Choose to switch to **Creator** or **Business**.</li>
</ul>

<Note>
  If you do have a Business or Creator account, but when linking Ayrshare you
  receive an error saying your account isn't a Creator or Business, try
  switching your Instagram back to **Personal** and then back to **Creator** or
  **Business**. This often resets the account type and allows you to link
  Ayrshare.
</Note>

## Connect a Facebook Page to Instagram

If you already have an Instagram Business or Creator Account and want to connect a Facebook Page, see [detailed instructions](https://www.facebook.com/business/help/898752960195806).

Or if you want to [create a new Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/pages/create/?ref_type=site_footer).

<Info>
  You can check if you have an Instagram Account linked with your Facebook Page:

  * Log into Facebook on your desktop [www.facebook.com](http://www.facebook.com).
  * Navigate to one of your Facebook pages you are an admin. This will be the one you want to link with an Instagram account.
  * On the left-hand panel under "Manage Page" click "Settings". It usually is at the bottom.
  * Under Page Settings click "Instagram".

  The top title will say "Connected Instagram Account" if one is connected. Otherwise you will be able to connect one.
</Info>

<img class="center" src="https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA/images/dashboard/connect%20IG%20to%20FB.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA&q=85&s=1d98d01ecbb72df5a44fe413cc30ee03" alt="Connect Instagram to Facebook" width="1536" height="725" data-path="images/dashboard/connect IG to FB.webp" />

## Troubleshooting Instagram

If you're having issues with Instagram please see the [troubleshooting guide](/help-center/technical-support/facebook_or_instagram_linking_issues).

## Additional Instagram Information

<Info>
  Instagram has very strict requirements on image sizes. Images must have a width of at least 1080 pixels with an aspect ratio between 1.91:1 and 4:5.

  Ayrshare will detect if your image size is not correct and respond with an error.
</Info>

* Please see here for details on [posting to Instagram](/apis/post/social-networks/instagram), [getting analytics](/apis/analytics/overview), [managing comments](/apis/comments/overview), or [retrieving history.](/apis/history/overview)
* For more information on recommended image sizes, please see:

<Card title="Image and Video Guidelines" icon="link" href="/media-guidelines/instagram" horizontal />