Effortlessly manage your Instagram Business Profile by connecting it to your Facebook account. This seamless integration allows for streamlined posting and provides LeadConnector with the necessary permissions, as required by Facebook.
Before You Begin:
Instagram Business Profile: Confirm that your Instagram profile is set up as a Business profile. If not, learn how to convert it from a Personal profile.
Facebook Page Role: Ensure you have an Admin or Editor role for the associated Facebook Page. Check your role by referring to Facebook's guidelines on checking your role on a Facebook Page.
Steps to link Facebook page with Instagram profile
Sign in to your Facebook account and switch to the Meta Business Suite.
Click Connect Instagram to link the pages.
Click Connect to start the process.
Toggle Allow access to Instagram messages in Inbox then click Continue.
Instagram Login
Enter your Instagram account credentials (username and password) and log in.
Once you've logged in select the Instagram Business Profile you want to connect and log in again.
This will redirect you to Facebook where you need to click Continue.
Congratulations! Your Instagram business profile is now successfully linked to your Facebook account.
OS Integration Steps
To initiate the connection, navigate to the Integrations section within your account settings. Next, click the Connect button and follow the guided steps to complete the process efficiently.
Facebook Login Page
Log into your Facebook by entering your username and password if prompted. Simply type in the corresponding information and click on the login option.
After logging in, you will be presented with a list of requested permissions. For optimal functionality, it is advisable to keep all permissions enabled. However, you can customize your preferences by clicking the "Edit Access" button and adjusting the switches as needed. Select the “Continue as” button to proceed to the next steps.
Choosing your Facebook Page
Choose the desired page from the dropdown menu.
To connect additional pages click on Manage Pages
Check the box next to the pages you'd like to connect, set the leads that should be synced (All leads or only new leads after connection), then click Update.
Finalizing the Integration
The Instagram business account linked to the selected Facebook page will be identified and available for connection. Click the "Connect Facebook and Instagram" button to finalize the integration.
Please note that your Instagram account will only appear if it has been previously linked to your Facebook account through the Linked Accounts section within Facebook.
Notice that the Facebook and Instagram symbols are no longer gray. This means you have successfully connected your Facebook and Instagram to your CRM.
