Unlinking your Instagram account from Facebook may be necessary for various reasons, whether you want to maintain separate social media presences or simply wish to disassociate the two accounts. Here’s a detailed guide on how to unlink your Instagram from Facebook directly through the Instagram app:
Step 1: Access Your Profile
To begin the process, open the Instagram app on your mobile device and navigate to your profile by tapping on your profile icon in the lower-right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Access the Menu
Next, locate the Menu icon in the upper-right corner of the screen, represented by three lines. Tap on this icon to access a dropdown menu of additional options.
Step 3: Navigate to Settings
Within the dropdown menu, scroll down until you find the “Settings” option. Tap on this option to proceed to the Settings page within the Instagram app.
Step 4: Access Accounts Center
Once in the Settings menu, scroll down until you see the “Accounts Center” option. Tap on this option to access the section where you can manage your linked accounts.
Step 5: Select Accounts
Within the Accounts Center, locate the “Accounts” option. Tap on this option to view a list of the accounts linked to your Instagram profile.
Step 6: Choose the Account to Remove
Identify the Facebook account that you wish to unlink from your Instagram profile. Tap on the account to select it and proceed with the unlinking process.
Step 7: Confirm Removal
After selecting the account you want to remove, a prompt will appear asking you to confirm the action. Tap on the confirmation button to finalize the removal of the Facebook account from your Instagram profile.
Step 8: Completion
Once you have confirmed the removal, Instagram will immediately unlink the selected Facebook account from your profile. You will no longer have the two accounts connected.
Step 9: Review Your Connections
After completing the unlinking process, take a moment to review your linked accounts to ensure that only the desired connections remain active on your Instagram profile.
Step 10: Additional Adjustments
If you have multiple accounts linked to your Instagram profile, you may also consider reviewing and managing these connections to maintain your social media setup according to your preferences.
Step 11: Enjoy the Separation
By successfully unlinking your Instagram account from Facebook, you can now enjoy the independence of each platform, free from shared connections and interactions between the two accounts.
Step 12: Further Personalization
Feel free to explore additional settings and features within the Instagram app to further personalize your social media experience and make the most out of your account’s functionalities.
