Not sure if your Instagram account is set as a Business Profile? No worries, we've got you covered! A Business Profile is essential for using Guidely's features to their fullest.
To check, go to your Instagram settings and look for 'Account Type.' If it's not set to 'Business,' follow the steps in our detailed guide to make the switch.
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