Before you begin

1. To set up an Instagram business account, you need to create an Instagram account or use an existing Instagram account.
   

You may only have 5 Instagram accounts at a time.

STEP 1

1. Go to your profile and tap Menu in the upper right corner.
   

STEP 2

1. Tap Settings and privacy.
   
2. For some accounts, the Switch to professional account option will be listed directly under Settings and privacy.
   

STEP 3

1. Scroll down until you find Account type and tools, and tap on it.
   

STEP 4

1. Tap Switch to professional account.
   

STEP 5

1. Tap Continue.
   

STEP 6

1. Select a Category for your business and tap Done.
   

STEP 8

1. Choose if you are a Business or a Creator. Tap Next. 
   

STEP 10

1. Add contact details and tap Next. To skip this step, tap Don’t use my contact info.
   

STEP 11

1. To share logins using Accounts Center tap Continue. You can follow the steps to connect your business account to a Facebook Page associated with your business. This step is optional, and will make it easier to use all of the features available for businesses across Meta. Note: At this time, only one Facebook Page can be connected to your business account. To skip this step, tap Not now. 
   

STEP 12

1. Set up your professional account by completing the optional steps or tap X on the top right corner to return to your profile.
   
2. To display or hide business information on your profile, go to your profile and tap Edit profile. Go to Profile display under Public business information to choose whether you want to hide or display your category label and contact info. Then, tap Done.