If you want to change the Facebook page that is linked to your Instagram account, the process is relatively simple. There are just a few steps you need to follow:
Check Which Facebook Page is Currently Linked
First, open the Instagram app and go to your profile page. Tap the menu icon (the three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner and select Settings. Scroll down and tap Linked Accounts. Here you will see any Facebook pages that are currently linked to your Instagram account.
Unlink the Current Facebook Page
If you want to link a different Facebook page, you will first need to unlink the current page. To do this, tap the Facebook page that is currently linked and confirm you want to unlink it when prompted. This will immediately remove the connection between that Facebook page and your Instagram account.
Link the New Facebook Page
Now you can connect a different Facebook page to your Instagram. Go back to your Instagram Settings and Linked Accounts. Tap Facebook. You may need to log into your Facebook account. Once logged in, you will see a list of your Facebook pages. Tap the page you want to link to Instagram. Confirm that you want to link the accounts when prompted.
Considerations When Switching Linked Facebook Pages
Here are a few things to keep in mind when switching the Facebook page linked to your Instagram account:
- Any posts you previously shared from Instagram to the old Facebook page will remain on that Facebook page. They will not be transferred to the new page.
- Your Instagram follower count will not be affected. Only the linked Facebook page will change.
- Any cross-posting or auto-sharing you had set up between Instagram and the old Facebook page will need to be reset using the new Facebook page.
- Be sure you are linking the correct Facebook page. Once confirmed, the new link will be immediate.
Why Would You Need to Change Your Linked Facebook Page?
Here are some common reasons you may want or need to change the Facebook page linked to your Instagram account:
- You want to switch from your personal Facebook profile to a Facebook business page.
- You created a new Facebook page specifically for your Instagram business.
- Your Facebook page name has changed.
- You want Facebook posts to share to a different page.
- Someone else incorrectly linked their Facebook page to your Instagram.
Linking Multiple Facebook Pages to One Instagram Account
Unfortunately, you can only have one Facebook page linked to your Instagram account at a time. However, if you want to easily switch between different Facebook pages, there is a workaround:
- Link the first Facebook page to your Instagram using the steps above.
- When you want to switch pages, unlink the current page.
- Link the new Facebook page.
While it takes a few extra steps to switch back and forth, this allows you to alternate between different Facebook pages linked to your Instagram as needed.
Posting to Multiple Facebook Pages from One Instagram Account
If you want to be able to post your Instagram content to multiple Facebook pages, you have a couple options:
- Use a third-party app like Buffer or Hootsuite to allow cross-posting.
- Manually re-share your Instagram posts on other Facebook pages.
- Create a Facebook business manager account to link multiple pages.
The best way is likely using a social media management platform. These tools allow you to easily publish your Instagram posts to one or more Facebook pages simultaneously.
Troubleshooting Issues Changing Your Linked Facebook Page
In some cases, you may run into issues trying to change or unlink the Facebook page connected to your Instagram account. Here are some troubleshooting tips:
- Make sure you are logged into the correct Instagram and Facebook accounts.
- Check that you definitely want to change the linked Facebook page. Confirming will instantly switch the link.
- Try force quitting the Instagram app and restarting it to refresh the connection.
- Log out then back into both your Instagram and Facebook accounts before trying to link again.
- Ensure you have administrator access for the Facebook page you are trying to link.
- Try unlinking and relinking on both mobile and desktop to see if one platform works better.
In most cases, simply logging out of both Instagram and Facebook and then logging back in will resolve any issues with changing or unlinking connected accounts. Just be sure you are confirming the change to the correct Facebook page.
Conclusion
Switching the Facebook page linked to your Instagram account only takes a few taps in the Instagram app. First unlink your current Facebook page, then link the new page you want connected. Keep in mind that only one Facebook page can be linked at the same time. If you want to easily alternate between Facebook pages, simply unlink and relink each time you want to switch. Using a third-party social media management platform can also allow you to cross-post your Instagram content to multiple Facebook pages simultaneously.