# Connect Your Instagram Account to impact.com

This article guides you through the process of linking your Instagram account to a Facebook page in 4 easy steps.

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**Important:** Meta-owned Instagram requires you to have a linked Facebook page before you can connect your Instagram to impact.com. A *Facebook page*, unlike a personal *Facebook profile*, is a public front for your business that can be managed by multiple people.
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#### Step 1: Create a Facebook page

You can create a Facebook page in just a few minutes, and even a barebones page is sufficient. Create the page on desktop or mobile by following the steps below.

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1. Log in to your Facebook account.
2. Make sure you're in the *Home* tab, then from the left navigation menu, select ![](https://347878556-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb2rE79d9UhOKZQLgzSqx%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c2cb550b55c51ea1eeff0acbd6f437a03b621a2c%2F60d033ae8a04c14498d5229c3c0160ac05feea7f605dbd770741793c900469f0.svg?alt=media) **\[See More]** → **Pages**.
3. Select **Create new profile or page**.
4. In the *Create* modal, select **Public Page → Next → Get started**.
5. Enter a *Page name*, *Category*, and *Bio*.
6. Select **Create Page**.

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1. Log in to your Facebook account.
2. Make sure you're in the *Home* tab, then select ![](https://347878556-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb2rE79d9UhOKZQLgzSqx%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-71ccc0ed9e3023e12691656e4a063341060fe3bd%2F69bc484dc36b22c013f4fde7e0360a7ae9b8d39164beff2b6fabc9ea6d0efb1d.svg?alt=media) **\[Menu]** → **Pages**.
3. Select ![](https://347878556-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb2rE79d9UhOKZQLgzSqx%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-6282f271b7521383385339243690b303086736d9%2F3b5a585dd2895bdf1c30d1236c72ba590dddd18717863b27074c8d313d05ae20.svg?alt=media) **Create** → **Get Started**.
4. Enter a unique *Page name*.
5. Select **Next** → **Add category** and choose an appropriate category.
6. Keep selecting **Next** until you're **Done**.

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* Learn more about how to [create a Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/business/help/1199464373557428) .
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#### Step 2: Convert your Instagram to a professional account

If you have a personal Instagram account, you must convert it to a professional account before you can link it to your impact.com platform. Do this on desktop or mobile by following the steps below.

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1. Log in to your Instagram account.
2. In the bottom left, select ![](https://347878556-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb2rE79d9UhOKZQLgzSqx%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-71ccc0ed9e3023e12691656e4a063341060fe3bd%2F69bc484dc36b22c013f4fde7e0360a7ae9b8d39164beff2b6fabc9ea6d0efb1d.svg?alt=media) **\[More]** → ![](https://347878556-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb2rE79d9UhOKZQLgzSqx%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-b41bccda02eaed8c7460e5fff68d88faba98b23c%2Ffd32e503ed9f0744024a11f8cc94b7bd8b46b02169d70247c7128c8950e7a7cd.svg?alt=media) **\[Settings]**.
3. Under the *Settings* menu, select **Account type and tools**.
4. Select **Switch to Professional Account** → **Creator** → **Next**.
5. On the *Creator* page, select **Next**.
6. Specify which category of Creator you are (e.g., Health/beauty).
   * Optionally, select the ![](https://347878556-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb2rE79d9UhOKZQLgzSqx%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-d2954616dc486c3e12c9211e20ff376bda0ab1af%2F7586e04e82e7c7203e5c82320dd417f8ac564cae5035024fdf0eb2ed017e6376.svg?alt=media) **\[Checked box]** **Show category on profile**.
7. Select **Done**.

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* Learn more about how to [set up a creator account on Instagram on your desktop](https://help.instagram.com/2358103564437429/?cms_platform=www) .
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1. Log in to your Instagram account.
2. Select ![](https://347878556-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb2rE79d9UhOKZQLgzSqx%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1183576591b45997efe4dc81a25024640591d02a%2F245137dc972a7a7f6165b59538fcdbac8fd5bd8fee4ba9f20c1a2982c5b58b57.svg?alt=media) **\[User Profile]** → ![](https://347878556-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb2rE79d9UhOKZQLgzSqx%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-71ccc0ed9e3023e12691656e4a063341060fe3bd%2F69bc484dc36b22c013f4fde7e0360a7ae9b8d39164beff2b6fabc9ea6d0efb1d.svg?alt=media) **\[More]**.
3. Scroll to the *For professionals* section and select **Account type and tools**.
4. Select **Switch to professional account** → **Next**.
5. In the *What best describes you?* section, select **Digital creator** → **Switch to professional account**.
   * Optionally, ![](https://347878556-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb2rE79d9UhOKZQLgzSqx%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-d0b6669ae76a7bef06a8d6940d7ad5c16bb8d018%2F7cb018d4face8d7cceb880eb5086c812e764fbcfe6f2a0377f88bc7576973070.svg?alt=media) **\[Toggle on]** **Display on profile**.
6. In the *What type of professional are you?* section, select **Creator** → **Next**.
7. Proceed with setting up the rest of your account.

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* Learn more about how to [set up a creator account on Instagram on a mobile device](https://help.instagram.com/2358103564437429/?cms_platform=android-app) .
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#### Step 3: Link your Facebook page to your Instagram

You need to link your Facebook page to your Instagram account before you can verify it on impact.com.

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**Important:** Linking your Facebook page to your Instagram can only be done via desktop.
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1. Log in to your Facebook account.
2. In the upper-right of your screen, select ![](https://347878556-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb2rE79d9UhOKZQLgzSqx%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1183576591b45997efe4dc81a25024640591d02a%2F245137dc972a7a7f6165b59538fcdbac8fd5bd8fee4ba9f20c1a2982c5b58b57.svg?alt=media) **\[User Profile]** and switch to your page.
3. Once you are on your Facebook page, select ![](https://347878556-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb2rE79d9UhOKZQLgzSqx%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1183576591b45997efe4dc81a25024640591d02a%2F245137dc972a7a7f6165b59538fcdbac8fd5bd8fee4ba9f20c1a2982c5b58b57.svg?alt=media) **\[User Profile]** in the upper-right corner.
4. Select **Settings & Privacy** → **Settings**.
5. In the left-hand menu, in the *Permissions* section, select **Linked accounts**.
6. Select **View** next to the Instagram option → **Connect Account** → **Connect**.

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1. Select **Confirm**.
   * Optionally, ![](https://347878556-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb2rE79d9UhOKZQLgzSqx%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-d0b6669ae76a7bef06a8d6940d7ad5c16bb8d018%2F7cb018d4face8d7cceb880eb5086c812e764fbcfe6f2a0377f88bc7576973070.svg?alt=media) **\[Toggle on]** to **allow access to Instagram messages in Inbox**.
2. Log in to your Instagram account as prompted.
3. In the *Adding to your business portfolio* step, select **Continue → Done**.

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#### Step 4: Connect your Instagram account to impact.com

1. From the top navigation bar, select ![](https://347878556-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb2rE79d9UhOKZQLgzSqx%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1183576591b45997efe4dc81a25024640591d02a%2F245137dc972a7a7f6165b59538fcdbac8fd5bd8fee4ba9f20c1a2982c5b58b57.svg?alt=media) **\[User profile] → Settings**. &#x20;
2. Under the *Profile* section, select **Media Properties**.
3. On the *Media Properties* screen, select **Create Media Property** ![](https://347878556-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb2rE79d9UhOKZQLgzSqx%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c2cb550b55c51ea1eeff0acbd6f437a03b621a2c%2F60d033ae8a04c14498d5229c3c0160ac05feea7f605dbd770741793c900469f0.svg?alt=media) **\[Drop-down menu]** → **Social**.
4. Select **Instagram** → **Continue**.
   * You'll need to be logged in to your Instagram account to complete the process of adding and verifying the Instagram media property.
   * If this is not the first Instagram media property you're adding, then you'll be prompted to sign out of the account you've previously connected to impact.com.
   * After adding a handle for a social media platform, it cannot be changed. If you enter the wrong handle, you'll need to delete the property and add a new one.
5. Select **Continue** to complete the verification process.
   * Your Instagram account should now be connected to impact.com.

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* Learn more about [connecting a social media profile.](https://help.impact.com/partner/account-management/account-settings/connect-media-properties/connect-a-social-media-profile)
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