Authorization Method 1: Authorize via Facebook
Before authorizing, please ensure your Instagram account is linked to your Facebook Page. If not, please click to link or unlink your Instagram account from your Facebook Page | Facebook Help Center
Authorization steps:
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Go to "Social Media Accounts" → "Add Account" page
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Choose the Instagram platform
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Choose to connect via Facebook
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Click the "Connect Now" button, and the system will redirect you to the Facebook page where you can select permissions and your account.
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The system will automatically recognize the linked Instagram accounts; simply select "Add".

Authorization Method 2: Authorize via Instagram
Before authorizing, please ensure that the account is a creator or commercial account. You can confirm the account type using the following methods.
View in the Instagram app:
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Click on your profile or your profile picture in the bottom right corner to enter your profile page.
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Click the menu icon in the upper right corner (usually three horizontal lines).
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Click on Account Types and Tools.
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Click on the account type.
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Here you should see your current account type, as well as the option to switch account types.
View on Instagram.com (desktop):
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Click "More" in the bottom left corner, then click "Settings".
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Under "Professional Tools", select your account type and tools.
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Here you should see your current account type, as well as the option to switch account types.
If it's not a professional account, you can switch directly in the SocialEcho system.
Alternatively, you can switch manually using the following methods:
How to transform a personal account into a creator or commercial account
Authorization steps:
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Go to "Social Media Accounts" → "Add Account" page
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Choose the Instagram platform
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Choose to connect via Instagram
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Click the "Connect Now" button, and the system will redirect you to the Instagram page. Select permissions and account.
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After successful authorization, return to SocialEcho, and the account will be automatically added.

What are the differences in functionality when authorized using two different methods?
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Function |
Authorized by Facebook |
Authorized via Instagram |
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analyze |
Platform reports, post reports, competitor analysis |
Platform reports, post reports |
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interaction |
Comment/private message collection and automatic reply, automatic tagging of comments/private messages |
Not supported❌ |
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monitor |
Competitor post monitoring, competitor post replies, and automatic tagging of competitor post comments. |
Not supported❌ |
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automation |
AI rewriting and synchronization, AI comment assistant, AI private messaging assistant |
AI rewriting and synchronization |
How to remotely authorize across devices?
Click the "Share Authorization" button, copy the link to the browser on the device where you logged in (such as a mobile phone, computer, or tablet) , and the authorization process will be initiated.
If your browser does not prompt for authorization, you can open instagram.com in the browser on the device where you logged in , and then copy the link again after logging in.

Is it safe to authorize multiple Instagram accounts?
SocialEcho authorizes and manages accounts through the official API interface. It does not log in to your social media account. Multiple account authorizations are completed through the "Share Authorization" method, which will not generate new login IPs or associated environments, ensuring security, compliance, and stability.