Instagram Business Account

Instagram's API only works with Business or Creator accounts. This guide ensures your account is set up correctly.

Why Business or Creator?

Instagram's API requires a Professional account — either Business or Creator. Personal accounts cannot be automated. That is the only change your account needs: Storydump connects through Instagram directly, so you do not need a Facebook Page.

Creator accounts get the same API access as Business accounts. Pick whichever feels right — "Digital Creator" or "Entrepreneur" both work.

Check your current account type

Open the Instagram app and navigate to:

Settings → Account → Account type

You should see: Instagram Settings showing account type

If you already see "Business" or "Creator," skip to Step 4 (Verify it's working).

Switch to a Professional account

If you're on a Personal account, switch now:

Go to Settings → Account → Switch to Professional Account
Choose Creator
Select a category — "Digital Creator" or "Entrepreneur" works fine
Complete the remaining prompts

You should see: Switch to Professional Account flow

Switching to Business or Creator does NOT affect your existing followers, posts, or content. It only unlocks professional tools and API access.

Verify it's working

Open the Instagram app. You should now see a Professional dashboard option in your profile settings.

You should see: Professional dashboard in Instagram settings

If you don't see it, double-check that your account type is set to Business or Creator.

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