How Can I Unlink Instagram from Facebook?

By Your Site Name — Last updated: November 10, 2025

Instagram and Facebook are both part of Meta, and they make it easy to connect the two accounts for cross-posting, unified login, and shared messaging. If you'd prefer your accounts to remain separate — for privacy, business reasons, or just to stop automatic sharing — unlinking them is fast and straightforward.

Method 1 — Unlink using the Instagram app

Follow these steps in the Instagram mobile app (iOS or Android):

1. Open the Instagram app and go to your Profile (bottom-right).
2. Tap the Menu (☰) at the top-right, then choose Settings and privacy.
3. Scroll to Accounts Center (this handles connected Meta accounts).
4. Tap Accounts, then select the connected Facebook account you want to remove.
5. Choose Remove from Accounts Center (or just Remove) and confirm.

After confirming, Instagram and Facebook will no longer be linked for automatic sharing or unified login.

Method 2 — Unlink through the Facebook app

If you prefer to disconnect from Facebook's side while logged into Facebook, do this:

1. Open the Facebook app and tap Menu (☰).
2. Go to Settings & privacy → Settings.
3. Find Accounts Center and open it.
4. Select Accounts, pick the linked Instagram account, and choose Remove.

Quick tip: If you only want to stop auto-sharing posts or stories but you still want to keep the accounts connected for login, use the Sharing across profiles settings in Accounts Center and toggle off specific sharing options.

What happens after you unlink?

• Posts and stories will no longer auto-share between Instagram and Facebook.
• Logging into Instagram via Facebook will be disabled (you'll use your Instagram username/email & password instead).
• Cross-app features like unified messaging and some ad/insights functionality may be limited — especially for business accounts.
• Your content is not deleted: photos, followers, and messages remain on each platform.

Extra step — Turn off remaining sharing permissions

To be extra sure nothing shares unexpectedly:

1. Open Instagram → Settings & privacy → Accounts Center.
2. Tap Sharing across profiles and switch off options you don't want (e.g., story sharing, post sharing).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I relink the accounts later?

Yes — simply go back to Accounts Center on either app and re-add the accounts when you're ready.

Will unlinking affect business features like ads and Page insights?

It can. Business accounts often rely on the linked Facebook Page for ad management, scheduling, and insights. If you're using Instagram for business, review ad settings and Page roles before disconnecting.

Can I do this on desktop?

Some connection settings can be managed from Facebook on desktop, but the Instagram mobile app offers the most direct access to Accounts Center and sharing controls.

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