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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene has been writing and editing tech content at wikiHow since 2019. She previously worked for AppleCare, served as a writing tutor, volunteered in IT at an animal rescue, and taught as an adjunct professor for EN101 and EN102. Darlene has completed Coursera courses on technology, writing, and language. She holds both a BA (2011) and an MA (2012) from Rowan University in Writing, with a focus on workplace communication. With her extensive experience, academic background, and ongoing learning, Darlene has become the go-to grammar expert for her friends and family, as well as a skilled wordsmith for anyone in need. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 344,251 times. Learn more...

Do you want your Instagram and Facebook accounts to integrate seamlessly? Using Account Center, you can sync information like posts, usernames, and profile pictures between social media networks! This wikiHow article teaches you how to link your Instagram and Facebook accounts using the Instagram app for iPhone and Android.

How to Link Instagram to Facebook: Quick Steps

  1. In the Instagram app, tap the three lines at the top right of your profile page.
  2. Tap settings, then tap “Accounts Center.”
  3. Tap “Set Up Accounts Center.”
  4. Tap “Add Accounts” at the bottom of the menu.
  5. Log in to your Facebook account.
  6. Choose to sync profile info or not.

Steps

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  1. Step 1 Open Instagram. 1 Open Instagram. This app icon features a camera lens on a gradient pink and orange background.
  2. Step 2 Tap your profile picture. 2 Tap your profile picture. It's in the lower right corner of your screen.[1] Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Tap ☰. 3 Tap . This three-line menu icon is in the top right corner of your screen.[2]
  4. Step 4 Tap Settings. 4 Tap Settings. It's next to a gear icon at the top of the menu.
  5. Step 5 Tap Accounts Center. 5 Tap Accounts Center. You'll see this at the bottom of the menu under the "Meta" header.[3]
  6. Step 6 Tap Set up Accounts Center. 6 Tap Set up Accounts Center. This is usually the first option on the page. If you see a profile shown, you might already have your Instagram and Facebook accounts linked.[4]
    • If you're not sure if your accounts are already linked, you can tap Accounts & profiles to see if both Facebook and Instagram are listed under the same account name.
  7. Step 7 Tap Add accounts. 7 Tap Add accounts. It's at the bottom of the menu and will prompt you to choose an account to add.[5]
  8. Step 8 Log in to continue. 8 Log in to continue. If your phone already detects your account (like if you saved your login information), you'll need to tap Continue and Add to proceed.[6]
  9. Step 9 Decide if you want to sync info. 9 Decide if you want to sync info. If you want your Facebook profile information to fill out your Instagram information (like your profile picture), tap your Facebook account, then tap the switch next to "Sync profile info" to enable it.[7]
    • If you want to remove the account or unlink it from Instagram, you can tap Remove from Accounts Center on this page.[8]
    • To cross-post to Instagram from Facebook or vice versa go to Accounts Center, then tap the account that you want to share from. You'll then be able to see what content is shared with your other accounts.[9]
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  • Question If you account is linked to Facebook, how do you change your password? Community Answer Community Answer You can still change your Instagram password independently of your Facebook password from within the "Options" menu. Simply tap on the "Change Password" option there and follow the steps! Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 11
  • Question How do I link it without logging into Instagram? Community Answer Community Answer Unfortunately, you can't link your Instagram account to your Facebook account without logging into both during the process. If you've forgotten the password for either account, you can recover it by tapping the "Forgot your password?" option and following the steps for the appropriate service. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 1 Helpful 4
  • Question How can I open an account on Instagram? Community Answer Community Answer Get an email account, download the app and then put in your personal info inside. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 3
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Darlene Antonelli, MA Written by: Darlene Antonelli, MA wikiHow Technology Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene has been writing and editing tech content at wikiHow since 2019. She previously worked for AppleCare, served as a writing tutor, volunteered in IT at an animal rescue, and taught as an adjunct professor for EN101 and EN102. Darlene has completed Coursera courses on technology, writing, and language. She holds both a BA (2011) and an MA (2012) from Rowan University in Writing, with a focus on workplace communication. With her extensive experience, academic background, and ongoing learning, Darlene has become the go-to grammar expert for her friends and family, as well as a skilled wordsmith for anyone in need. This article has been viewed 344,251 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 28 Updated: April 4, 2025 Views: 344,251 Categories: Featured Articles | Facebook | Instagram Article SummaryX

1. Open Instagram. 2. Tap your profile picture. 3. Tap the three-line menu icon. 4. Tap Settings. 5. Tap Accounts Center. 6. Tap Set up Accounts Center. 7. Tap Add accounts. 8. Log in to continue. 9. Decide if you want to sync info. Did this summary help you?YesNo

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