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Adding Instagram Connections (Advanced)
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Written by Sarah Nünlist
Updated over 7 months ago

Adding a Connection is the first step to getting your Display up and running. This article shows you how to add and manage Advanced Instagram Connections. Advanced access is needed for connecting Instagram Hashtags, Stories, Tagged Photos, or Public Profiles.

If you're simply looking to connect your own Instagram Profile, we suggest using our Basic access. Click here to learn how to quickly set up your Instagram Profile connection.

Not sure what you need?

If you're unsure about which option to choose for setting up an Instagram Profile Connection, check out the "4 Ways to Add an Instagram Profile" article for guidance.


Supported Instagram Connections

Click on the Connection Type below to directly jump to the articles for guidance:

Basic

Advanced


Setting Up Advanced Instagram Connections

To use the Advanced Instagram Connections, you need an Instagram Professional Account which is connected to a Facebook Page. You will be asked to log in with your Facebook Account. Click here to learn more.

1. To get started, click on the Instagram icon located in the Connections panel on the right-hand side of the contentfry Dashboard.

2. Once the popup window opens, click on 'Advanced'.

3. In the new popup window, click on the 'Connect Facebook' button. You will be prompted to log in to your Facebook account and grant us access to your information. Please make sure you are logged in with the Profile you wish to connect to contentfry.

4. Once you've successfully connected with your Facebook login, a drop-down will appear showing the Instagram accounts available for connection.

5. To proceed with setting up your first Instagram connection, select the Connection Type you'd like to establish using the tabs at the top. For detailed guidance, please refer to the separate Help Center articles.

Please continue with the following articles:


Setting up your Professional Instagram Account

If you'd like to access the Advanced Instagram features but don't have a Professional (Business or Creator) Instagram Account yet, follow these steps to set one up:

1. First, you'll need a Professional Instagram Account. Follow the instructions provided by Instagram in their Help Center:

2. Second, connect your Instagram Account to a Facebook Page. Follow the instructions outlined by Facebook Business in their Help Center:

Once you've completed these steps, you'll be ready to utilize the Advanced Instagram Connections on contentfry.


What's next

  • Do you have an issue with an existing Instagram Connection? Maybe you can find the solution here

  • You might want to edit or delete your Instagram Connections. Learn how to Manage your Connections.

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