A PDF with screenshots of these steps is available here.
- If not already, log into the ACE Dashboard
- Notice the new Instagram icon near the Facebook, X, and LinkedIn icons.
- Click ‘Inactive’ under the Instagram icon to begin the connection process.
- Click ‘Create Connection’
- Login to Instagram
- Click ‘Save Info’
- If the Instagram account is not a ‘Professional’ account you will be asked to ‘Change’ to a professional account.- Converting to a professional Instagram account is free and gives Instagram members access to business related controls including displaying their contact information, performance insights, permission controls such as assistants and administrators, and more. More information here.
- The connection will not proceed without the user agreeing to change to a professional account.
- If the Instagram account is already a professional account users will not see these steps and can skip down to ‘Allow’ to see remaining steps.
- Proceed with converting to a professional account.
- Suggestion click “Business”
- ‘Business’ is the suggestion for retailers, local businesses, brands, organizations and service providers.
- Click ‘Next’
- Suggestion: In Category area type ‘re…’ to find ‘Real Estate’.
- Click the radio button near ‘Real Estate’.
- Click ‘Done’.
- Option: Contact Info or click ‘Don’t use my contact info’.
- Instagram states: This information will be displayed on your profile publicly so people can contact you. You can edit or remove this information any time.
- Click ‘Save’
- Instagram will confirm your business account is ready.
- Click ‘Done’
- Allow: Please leave boxes checked and click ‘Allow’
- The user is returned to ACE.
- Click ‘Finish’ to finalize the connection.
- ‘Active’ will appear under the Instagram icon indicating the connection to Instagram is good.
- Visit the Instagram Content area to see seven available videos.
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