You may find it interesting at first. Connect Instagram with Facebook You only have to post to one platform to share it on both. However, this feature has its downsides. In particular, if you hide a story or post from someone on Instagram, they may be able to view it on Facebook. Therefore, it's best to unlink Instagram from Facebook.
When you separate Facebook and Instagram, it will also help you create different profiles for both social media platforms. We've made sure to include steps for all devices. But first things first.
What happens if you unlink Instagram from Facebook?
Before moving on to the steps, it's best to know what happens if you unlink Instagram from Facebook.
- Cross-posting will stop: This is obvious, as it may be the main reason you want to unlink Instagram from your Facebook page or account. However, if you find the feature convenient, it's best not to unlink it.
- All previously shared content will remain: If you were hoping that unlinking your accounts would also delete previously shared posts, you'll be disappointed. You'll have to delete these posts manually.
- No changes to privacy settings: Although Facebook will sync your privacy settings between platforms when you link Instagram to it, they won't be undone when you unlink.
- No notification to Facebook friends: When you disconnect from Facebook and Instagram, your Facebook friends won't be notified that you're following or following your friends on Instagram. The same applies to your Instagram followers.
Separate Facebook and Instagram using the Facebook app
For anyone who wants to unlink Instagram from a Facebook page using the Facebook app, here are the steps to follow:
Step 1: Open Facebook Click on the icon personal file.
Step 2: Click on the icon gear next to a button search.
Step 3: Click on See more in the Account Center.
Step 4: Locate the accounts.
Step 5: Click on Remove Next to the account you want to separate from your account.
Step 6: Click on remove account.
Step 7: Click on Continue
Step 8: Choose Remove [username] For confirmation.
How to unsync Facebook and Instagram using the Instagram app
Alternatively, you can also unsync both accounts using the Instagram app. Here's how.
Step 1: Open Instagram On your smartphone and tap personal file.
Step 2: press menu three horizontal lines in the upper right corner.
Step 3: Choose "Settings and Privacy".
Step 4: Click on Account Center.
Step 5: Choose the accounts.
Step 6: From here, click on Remove Next to the account you want to unlink.
Step 7: Click on tracking.
Step 8: Choose Remove [username] For confirmation.
Disconnect Facebook and Instagram using a web browser
For those who access Facebook and Instagram via PC, this is how you can stop Instagram from posting to Facebook.
Using Facebook Web
Step 1: Open Facebook On your browser and log in to your account.
Step 2: tap on profile picture In the upper right corner and choose "Settings and Privacy".
Step 3: Choose Settings.
Step 4: Click “See more in the Account Center.”
Step 5: Choose the accounts.
Step 6: Now, select Remove Next to the profile you want to unlink.
Step 7: Click tracking.
Step 8: Choose Remove [username] For confirmation.
Using Instagram Web
Step 1: Open Instagram On your browser and log in to your account.
Step 2: Click Your profile And choose Settings gear above.
Step 3: Choose "Settings and Privacy".
Step 4: Click “See more in the Account Center.”
Step 5: Select Accounts.
Step 6: Now, select Remove Next to the profile you want to unlink.
Step 7: Click tracking.
Step 8: Choose Remove [username] For confirmation.
Limit your sharing across profiles between Instagram and Facebook
If you don't want to unlink Facebook and Instagram and just want to stop cross-platform content, here's what you need to do:
Step 1: in Instagram, Click on the icon personal file At the bottom > Choose Menu The three horizontal lines.
Step 2: Choose "Settings and Privacy".
Step 3: Locate Account Center.
Step 4: Click on Connected experiences And choose “Share via profiles.”
Step 5: Choose identification file Turn off any of the The following options Or all of them:
- Your Instagram Story
- Your Instagram posts
You can also choose whether or not to share Reels between your connected accounts. If you've linked multiple Facebook Pages to the same Instagram account, you can choose which accounts or Pages you want to share your information with.
To do the same thing on Facebook, open Facebook > select your profile > select the gear icon > tap "See more in Account Center." From here, follow the steps mentioned for Account Center on Instagram.
How to remove Instagram posts from Facebook
As mentioned earlier, shared posts will remain on the platform even if you unlink your accounts. You must remove the posts manually. Here's how to do it on Facebook:
Step 1: Open Facebook > Choose your profile In the upper right corner, click on the name. Your account.
Step 2: Now, go to the post you want to delete and click on The three points in the upper right corner.
Step 3: Here, you can choose between:
- Move to Trash > press Transfer To confirm. On a computer, this option is Move to Recycle Bin.
- Go to archive: Will be transferred Post to archive Immediately. You can later access this post from the archive page.
Keep Instagram and Facebook separate
With the option to unlink Instagram from Facebook, you don't have to worry about posting to other platforms. If you still have any doubts or questions, let us know in the comments below.
