How do I Connect my Instagram Account?

In the email you received from your partnering brand or The Goat Agency, you'll likely see a Link Accounts button asking you to connect your Instagram account. Connecting your account will allow the partnering brand or agency to capture real-time metrics on Instagram Posts and Stories for the campaign you're collaborating on.

Not only does connecting your account capture real-time metrics, but it can also improve your chances of getting asked to participate in additional future opportunities. We'll go over the steps below, so make sure to keep reading to learn how you can link your Instagram account!

⚠️  Prerequisites for connecting your Instagram account
Before we cover how to connect your Instagram account, let's first ensure that the following prerequisites have been met:

1. You must have a Business or Creator Instagram account.
   To learn how to switch your account type, visit How do I switch from a Personal to a Professional Instagram Account?
2. A public-facing Facebook Page must be linked to your Instagram account.
   To learn how to link a Page to your Instagram account, visit How do I connect my Instagram Account to my Facebook Page?

1. Click on the Link Accounts button in your email invitation.
2. Under Required Accounts, click Authenticate Instagram Account.

 3. You'll see a pop-up window reminding you of the prerequisites for connecting your Instagram account, as well as a reminder that you'll always be in control and can unlink your Instagram account at any time. When you're ready, click Continue to Facebook.

4. You should now see a Facebook login pop-up. If you don't see it, double-check that your browser allows pop-ups.

5. In the pop-up window, input your Facebook login credentials and allow the requested permissions.

6. After logging in, you may be prompted to complete a Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) step as an extra security measure. Your 2FA credentials must be entered to be able to connect successfully.

📝Note: Due to Facebook's acquisition of Instagram, you'll be prompted to log in using your Facebook account. You have the option to review the third-party permissions that you'll be providing to your partnering agency or brand. All the requested permissions must be enabled to connect your account. The data that is collected will be read-only.

After logging in and allowing the requested permissions, you should be returned to your Connect Accounts page, and should now see that your Instagram has been successfully authenticated.