> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.overlap.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Link Instagram

> Prepare and connect an Instagram Business or Creator account to Overlap.

> Instagram publishing requires an eligible professional account. Personal Instagram accounts cannot be used for automated publishing.

## Before you begin

Confirm the Instagram account is a **Business** or **Creator** account:

1. Open the Instagram mobile app and go to your profile.
2. Open **Settings and activity**.
3. Under **For professionals**, open **Account type and tools**.
4. If necessary, choose **Switch to professional account** and select Business or Creator.

Depending on the authorization flow available to your account, Instagram may ask you to sign in directly or authenticate through Facebook. If Facebook is used, the Instagram professional account must be connected to a Facebook Page that you are authorized to manage.

## Connect Instagram directly

1. Open **Accounts** and select **Instagram**.
2. Choose **Connect**.
3. Sign in to the intended Instagram account.
4. Enable every requested permission and choose **Allow**.
5. Return to Overlap and confirm the account appears as **Connected**.

## Connect through Facebook

If the authorization window asks you to continue with Facebook:

1. Sign in with the Facebook profile that manages the connected Page.
2. Select the intended Instagram Business or Creator account.
3. Select its connected Facebook Page.
4. Enable all requested Page, Instagram, and publishing permissions.
5. Complete authorization, then confirm the Instagram account appears in Overlap.

Switching an Instagram account back to Personal can disconnect it from the Facebook Page and stop publishing. Reconfirm the Page connection after changing account type.

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  For missing accounts or permission errors, see [Facebook & Instagram Account Linking](/essentials/faq/facebook-instagram/linking).
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