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How to connect Instagram Business to your scheduler (without losing access)
Step-by-step connection guide for Instagram Business and Creator accounts — Meta permissions, troubleshooting, and security tips.
Connecting Instagram should take minutes, not a support ticket. Most failures come from account type mismatches — personal profiles, Pages without admin access, or Business accounts not linked to the correct Facebook Page.
Prerequisites
Convert to a Business or Creator account in the Instagram app if you have not already. Create or claim a Facebook Page representing the same brand. Ensure you are Page admin — not just Editor on a personal profile.
Connect inside TrueShare
Open Channels → Add Instagram. Sign in with Facebook, select the Page tied to your Instagram profile, and confirm permissions for content publishing and insights. TrueShare requests only scopes needed to schedule posts and read basic analytics.
Verify before you bulk-schedule
Publish a test photo to a private Story or a low-stakes feed post. Confirm timestamp, caption formatting, and first comment if used. Then import your calendar backlog.
Troubleshooting common errors
**Missing Page:** Instagram account not linked — connect Page in Instagram settings → Account → Sharing to other apps. **Insufficient role:** ask Page admin to grant you admin temporarily during setup. **Token expired:** use Reconnect in TrueShare; no need to delete the channel.
Security hygiene
Remove ex-employees from both Page and TrueShare workspace when they leave. Review connected apps in Facebook Business Settings quarterly. Enable two-factor authentication on Meta and TrueShare accounts.
FAQ
Do I need a Facebook Page?
Instagram Business accounts must link to a Facebook Page. Creator accounts can connect with a slightly different Meta flow — TrueShare detects account type during setup.
Why did my connection expire?
Meta tokens expire after password changes, role updates, or inactivity. TrueShare flags disconnected channels and prompts a one-click refresh.
Will connecting give TrueShare my DMs password?
No. TrueShare uses Meta's official OAuth. You grant scoped permissions; we never store your Instagram password.