❗IMPORTANT: A Professional Account is required to link your Instagram profile to your Creator Dashboard.
What is a Professional Instagram Account?
A Professional Instagram Account gives creators and publishers extra features to manage and analyze their content. There are two types of Professional accounts:
Business Account
Creator Account
Both types provide detailed analytics about your content performance and audience insights to help you grow your presence on the platform.
How to Switch to a Professional Instagram Account
Follow these steps to change your account type:
Open the Instagram App
Launch the app on your mobile device.Go to Your Profile
Tap your profile picture in the bottom right corner.
Open the Menu
Tap the three lines (☰) in the top right corner.
Access Professional Tools
Scroll down and select “For Professionals.”
Switch to Professional Account
Tap “Switch to Professional Account.”
Set Up Your Account
Tap Continue and follow the prompts.
Choose between a Business Account or Creator Account, based on your needs.
Next Steps: Link Your Instagram to the Creator Dashboard
Once you’ve switched to a Professional account, go to the Creator Dashboard Link Accounts page and connect your Instagram profile.
💡 Helpful Tip: If you use Facebook, consider linking your Instagram account to a Facebook Page for better integration.