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How to Convert a Personal Instagram Account to a Professional Account

Updated over 3 weeks ago

  1. Open Instagram on a mobile device.

  2. Tap your Profile Picture in the bottom right

  3. Use the 3-line hamburger menu in the top right to go to the'Settings and Activity' page

  4. Scroll down and select 'Account Type and Tools'

  5. Select 'Switch to Professional Account'

  6. Tap Next

  7. Choose the option that best describes you

  8. Tap 'Switch to Professional Account'

  9. Tap 'OK'

  10. Choose between 'Creator' or 'Business' (Real Estate Agents will likely choose 'Business'

  11. Tap 'Next'

  12. Choose whether or no you want to receive promotional Emails from Instagram

  13. Tap 'Next'

  14. Review your contact information and tap 'Next'

  15. Consider the optional step of setting up some of Instagram's tools, or exit the menu to return to Instagram

Now you're done! For instruction on connecting your Facebook Business Page to a Professional Instagram Account, click here: How to Link facebook and Instagram

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