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Linking Instagram Guide

Casey Mayberry
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How to start a business account on Instagram

To successfully connect your Instagram account to Gipper and enable full Instagram publishing please make sure your account is setup as a Business account.

To set up a business account:
  • Go to your profile and tap Menu in the upper right corner.
  • Tap Settings.
  • For some accounts, the Switch to Professional account option will be listed directly under Settings.
  • Tap Account.
  • Tap Switch to professional account.
  • Tap Continue.
  • Select a Category for your business and tap Done.
  • Tap OK to confirm.
  • Tap Business.
  • Tap Next.
  • Add contact details and tap Next. To skip this step, tap Don’t use my contact info.
  • Tap X on the top right corner to return to your profile.

Facebook account is created

Step 2: Connect Your Facebook Page and Instagram Account

Facebook Page - is a business page on your facebook to post for specific teams or institution

    • From your Feed, click  Pages in the left menu.
    • Go to your Page and click Page Settings in the bottom left.
    • Click Instagram in the left column, then click Connect Account.
    • Toggle Allow access to Instagram messages in Inbox on or off. When on, it provides access to people who manage your Page to view and respond to Instagram messages.
    • Click Continue.
    • Enter your username and password (For Instagram) and click Log In. (If prompted).
    • Click Connect Account, then click Confirm. 
    • The page should refresh with Instagram account details and is now linked to your Facebook business page.

Check Connection

Step 3: Ensure your accounts are connected

  1. Login to Instagram
  2. Click into settings
  3. Click into Meta Account center
    1. Under Accounts & Profiles
      1. Make sure you see all accounts, both Instagram and Facebook 

 

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How To: Connecting your Instagram Account to Gipper

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How to connect and publish to your social media accounts

 

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