Preparing Your Instagram Account for Ssemble Integration

Instagram’s API has strict requirements for account connections, especially when posting videos and managing content through third-party platforms like Ssemble. To ensure a smooth integration, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Convert Your Instagram Account to a Business or Creator Account

A Personal Instagram account does not support API access. You must switch to a Professional Account (either Business or Creator).

How to Convert to a Business/Creator Account

1. Open the Instagram app.

2. Go to your Profile.

3. Tap the Menu (three horizontal lines) in the top right corner.
   

4. Select Settings and privacy.

5. Tap Account type and tools.

6. Choose Switch to professional account.
   

7. Select either Business or Creator.
   

8. Follow the on-screen steps and complete the setup.

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✅ Tip: A Business Account is best suited for brands and companies, while a Creator Account is ideal for influencers, content creators, and public figures.

Step 2: Check Your Instagram Account for API Eligibility

Even after linking your accounts, Instagram API access may be restricted if your account is too new, inactive, or flagged.

How to Check API Eligibility

• Ensure your account has regular activity (posting, engaging).

• Avoid violations of Instagram's community guidelines.

• Your account should not have age or country restrictions enabled.

✅ Tip: If you’re facing API restrictions, try contacting Meta Business Support for assistance.

Troubleshooting Common Instagram Connection Errors

If you encounter issues while connecting your account, check the following:

1. Not a Business/Creator Account

Fix: Follow Step 1 to switch your account type.

2. API Access Denied

Fix:

• Ensure your Instagram account is active and compliant.

• Reconnect by removing Ssemble from Apps and websites from Instagram settings of your profile and trying again.

Final Checklist Before Connecting to Ssemble

✅ Instagram is a Business/Creator account

✅ All required permissions are granted

✅ Your Instagram account is eligible for API access

Once you’ve completed all the steps, your account is fully prepared for integration with Ssemble! 🚀

How to connect Instagram account to Ssemble

1. Click on the Add Account button

2. Choose Instagram option

From the popup, choose Instagram option

3. Click Continue

You will see an informational popup with details about the connection process. Click "Continue" to proceed to the Facebook login page.

4. Login with Instagram

You have use the Instagram business account to login.

5. Allow permissions

You will be asked to grant the following permissions. Please approve them, as they are necessary for posting content.

If you've followed all the steps correctly, you should now have successfully connected your Instagram account to Ssemble.