How to connect your Instagram Account

Desktop

Here’s how you can connect your Instagram account to Crowdfire on the desktop: 

1. Log in to your Crowdfire account
2. Click on Accounts on the top bar 
3. Click on the Instagram tile and then click on Connect your account

If you’re already logged into that specific Instagram account on instagram.com, you’ll just need to authorize Crowdfire to use your account. If you’re not logged into any account on instagram.com, then you’ll need to enter your login credentials. 

Mobile
Here’s how you can connect your Instagram account to Crowdfire on mobile:

1. Launch the Crowdfire app
2. Tap on Profile at the top right (Android) & Tap on the Gear-shaped icon at the top right (iOS)
3. Click on Add an Account
4. Tap on Connect Instagram.

If you’re already logged into that specific Instagram account on instagram.com, you’ll just need to authorize Crowdfire to use your account. If you’re not logged into any account on instagram.com, then you’ll need to enter your login credentials.

If you have a Professional Account on Instagram, then here's how you can connect it to Crowdfire. 

Desktop

1. Log in to your Crowdfire account
2. Click on Accounts on the top bar 
3. Click on the Instagram Business tile and then click on Connect your account
4. You will be asked to sign in to your Facebook Profile. This profile must be the same one used to make a Facebook Page to connect to your Instagram Business account. 
5. Then select the Business account you want to connect to Crowdfire.
6. Select a Group from the next list if you wish to add that as well.
7. Select the Page connect to the Instagram Business Account
8. Make sure all permissions are on (These are necessary to access Direct Posting, Advanced Analytics, and other features)
9. After clicking on Done, select the Instagram Business account you wish to add to Crowdfire.
10. Click Connect

Mobile

1. Launch the Crowdfire app
2. Tap on Profile at the top right (Android) & Tap on the Gear-shaped icon at the top right (iOS)
3. Click on Add an Account
4. Tap on Connect Instagram Business
5. You will be asked to sign in to your Facebook Profile. This profile must be the same one used to make a Facebook Page to connect to your Instagram Business account. 
6. Then select the Business account you want to connect to Crowdfire.
7. Select a Group from the next list if you wish to add that as well.
8. Select the Page connect to the Instagram Business Account
9. Make sure all permissions are on (These are necessary to access Direct Posting, Advanced Analytics, and other features)
10. After clicking on Done, select the Instagram Business account you wish to add to Crowdfire.
11. Click Connect

Here's a quick video of these steps - Steps to add an Instagram business account to Crowdfire