If you’re looking to stop Instagram from automatically posting to Facebook, follow these steps to unlink your accounts and regain control over your posts.
Accessing Your Instagram Profile Settings
To begin the process, open your Instagram app and tap on your profile picture located in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Navigating to Account Settings
Once on your profile, tap on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner and then select “Settings and Privacy” from the menu.
Locating the Account Section
Within the settings menu, tap on the “Account” option to access a range of account-related settings.
Managing External App Sharing
Under the Account settings, find and tap on the “Sharing to Other Apps” option to view a list of connected social networks.
Selecting Facebook for Unlinking
Identify Facebook from the list of linked apps and tap on it to proceed with the unlinking process.
Initiating the Unlinking Process
To unlink your Instagram account from Facebook, look for the option that says “Unlink Account” (on iOS) or simply “Unlink” (on Android) and tap on it.
Confirming the Action
Upon selecting the unlinking option, you may be prompted to confirm your decision. Proceed with the confirmation to finalize the unlinking process.
Reviewing Your Connected Apps
Once the unlinking is complete, revisit the “Sharing to Other Apps” section within your Account settings to ensure that Instagram is no longer linked to Facebook.
Resuming Manual Sharing
With the accounts unlinked, you now have the freedom to manually share your Instagram posts to Facebook at your discretion, without worrying about automatic postings.
Enjoying Disconnected Accounts
By following these steps, you have successfully stopped Instagram from posting to Facebook automatically, giving you more control over your social media content sharing.
Further Customizing Your Sharing Preferences
Explore additional settings within Instagram and Facebook to customize your sharing preferences further for a tailored social media experience.
