# Instagram

To connect to Instagram, you may go to “Getting Started” and click on “Link Instagram account”.

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Make sure you have switched your Instagram account to professional / business mode. If you have not done so, please refer to[Switching Instagram to Professional / Business Mode](/channels/connecting-new-channels/instagram/switching-instagram-to-professional-business-mode.md)in the Help Center.&#x20;

Furthermore, ensure you have linked your Instagram account to your Facebook / Meta account. If you have not done so, please refer to [Connecting Instagram to Facebook / Meta account](/channels/connecting-new-channels/instagram/connecting-instagram-to-facebook-meta-account.md) in the Help Center.&#x20;

If your account matches the two requirements, you can check the two boxes and click "Next".&#x20;

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You should be directed to this page, Click "Confirm" to proceed.

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Your connected Instagram business account should be seen under "Your Channels" on the Channel page.&#x20;

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