To upgrade to an Instagram business account effortlessly in 2023, follow these steps:
- Switch to a professional account:
- For personal accounts, tap your profile in the bottom right corner, then tap “Edit Profile,” and select “Switch to Professional Account.”
- For creator accounts, head to the professional dashboard, select the year, and switch your account type.
- Choose your business type:
- For personal accounts, tap “Continue,” choose your business type, and ensure your business is selected.
- For creator accounts, select “Business” when switching to a professional account.
- Set up your contact info:
- If you want to keep your contact info private, select “Don’t Use My Contact Info.”
- If you’re open to sharing, edit your contact info and tap “Next.”
- Link your Instagram to Facebook (optional):
- Choose “Continue” and then “Done” to link your Instagram to Facebook.
- Alternatively, select “Not Now” to skip this step.
- Congratulations! Your Instagram account is now a business account. Tap the X and start using it.
By upgrading to an Instagram business account, you can unlock a suite of powerful features, including:
- Instagram Insights: Track post performance, follower growth, and understand your audience better1.
- Run targeted ads: Expand your reach, boost engagement, and drive traffic to your website1.
- Add a contact button: Make it easy for clients to interact with you1.
- Instagram Shopping: Tag products in posts and stories to make shopping easier for your followers1.
- Swipe-up links in stories: With a business account and 10k followers, add swipe-up links for seamless website, blog, or product access1.