New to the idea of an Instagram Business Profile? It's a crucial step to access Guidely's full suite of features. Transforming your personal account into a Business Profile is straightforward and unlocks essential tools for your coaching brand. Follow our step-by-step guide to make the switch and set the stage for a successful partnership with Guidely. Once you’re set up, connecting with Guidely will be a breeze!
Before switching your Instagram account to a business account, you need to have created a Facebook business page. A guide on how to do that can be found here.
Instagram Business Profile Set Up Guide
- In the Instagram Mobile App, click your image (profile) and tap in the upper right corner.
- You will either see an option saying ‘Settings and Privacy’ or an option that just says ‘Settings’
If you see ‘Settings and Privacy’...
- Click ‘Settings and Privacy’ then scroll down
- Tap Account type and tools
- Tap Switch to Professional Account
- Click Continue
- Choose a Category
- Choose a Business Account
- You can enter contact information for your business if you would like to, but can also choose ‘Don’t use my contact info’ if you would not like to.
- Click Continue to choose a Facebook Page.
- Done!
If you see ‘Settings’
- Click Settings
- Search for ‘Switch to Professional Account’ and tap it
- Click Continue
- Choose a Category
- Choose a Business Account
- You can enter contact information for your business if you would like to, but can also choose ‘Don’t use my contact info’ if you would not like to.
- Click Continue to choose a Facebook Page.
- Done