Add an Instagram account
Connect your Instagram account to Sendible for an effortless way to create, schedule, and manage your posts. Our integration with Instagram allows you to tap into the power of visual storytelling and reach out to a wider audience effortlessly.
Quick facts
- You'll need an Instagram Professional account (Business or Creator) to publish directly.
- You'll be required to log into Facebook to add your Instagram profiles, as Meta owns both and requires it.
- You can edit your images within Sendible's Compose Box as you create your messages.
- The Instagram Professional API does not support audio, filters, or mixed media posts. You must use an Instagram Reminder profile to schedule these types of posts.
- Reporting data for your Instagram Professional profile will appear in the reports area 24-48 hours after connecting.
Note: We're excited that Instagram Creator accounts are now included! During the update, however, you may notice references to 'Instagram Business' instead of 'Instagram Professional', but rest assured, both are intended. Thank you for your understanding during this transition.
Step-by-step guide
Adding your first Instagram Professional profile
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Head to Profiles > Add Profiles > Instagram.
- Click on Set up direct publishing. You will be directed to Facebook and prompted to log in to Facebook if you're not already logged in. You'll want to be in the Facebook account with access to the relevant Instagram Professional account.
- Once you’re logged in, you’ll see the following screen. Select the Continue As button.
- Click Connect next to all the Instagram Professional profiles you want to add to your dashboard.
Tip: If you’re not seeing the desired Instagram Professional account displayed as an option, please see this page for further information and steps.
Adding additional Instagram Professional profiles
It's very much the same as adding your first Instagram profile, but you will bypass the step where Facebook asks you to grant access since you've already done that.
Editing the settings for an Instagram Professional profile
- Click on the Instagram profile's name or the pencil icon
on the right to edit its settings.
- Within the 'Edit settings' box, you can edit the profile's name for your reference (up to 50 characters) and select how you'd like to be notified of activity from the account (Priority Inbox or email).
- If you click More, you can add custom tags to the profile, transfer or share the profile with another dashboard or reconnect the profile.