Tagging Instagram on Facebook: Everything You Need to Know

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Learn how to tag Instagram profiles in Facebook posts
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Do you want to tag an Instagram account in a Facebook post? If you’re struggling to figure out how to do it, you’re not alone! The only way to tag an Instagram profile is to post from a Facebook Page that’s linked to an Instagram account using the Meta Business Suite. If you’re posting on your personal Facebook account, you can still cross-post to Instagram, but you can’t tag Instagram profiles directly. Read on to learn how to share content between these two Meta platforms.

Tagging Instagram Profiles on Facebook: Fast Facts

  • You can only tag Instagram profiles directly on Facebook when posting to a Page from the Meta Business Suite.
  • Link your Facebook and Instagram profiles to cross-post from Instagram to Facebook.
  • Share posts individually as you make them, or set Instagram to share posts to Facebook every time.
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Can you tag Instagram profiles on Facebook?

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  1. It’s totally possible to tag Instagram users in a Facebook post, but doing so is a bit tricky. The most reliable way to do it is using the web browser version of the Meta Business Suite .
  2. You can’t tag an Instagram user in a regular Facebook post, although that option might become available in the future. However, for now, you can cross-post between Instagram and Facebook. You can also share links to Instagram posts or profiles in a Facebook post.
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Using Meta Business Suite

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  1. In a web browser, visit https://business.facebook.com and log in with the account associated with your Page.
    • This method will only work if you have a Page associated with a Meta business portfolio .
    • You can also do this from the Business Suite app, but we found that method to be less reliable in our testing.
  2. Before you can tag Instagram accounts, you have to link your Facebook portfolio to a professional Instagram account . Take the following steps to link your accounts: [1]
    • Click
      Android 7 Settings
      Settings in the left-hand menu bar on the main Business Suite page.
    • Under Accounts , click Instagram Accounts .
    • Click + Add and check the box to accept the terms and conditions in the window that pops up.
    • Click Claim Instagram Account .
    • Log into your Instagram Account when prompted and follow any additional instructions to complete the process.
    • Click Confirm .
  3. Click the Home icon in the menu bar on the left. This will take you back to the main control center for your linked accounts.
  4. You’ll see this blue button near the top of the page.
  5. Locate the Post To dropdown menu at the top left side of the Create post page. Check the boxes next to your Facebook Page and your Instagram account.
    • You must have both accounts selected in order to tag an Instagram profile in your post! However, you can choose to publish only to Facebook once you’ve finished tagging the Instagram user.
  6. If you only enter text, the post will only be published on Facebook—even if you have both Facebook and Instagram selected under “Post To.” If you want to post in both places, add an image or video to your post.
  7. Once you type the @, a menu will pop up suggesting possible matches based on any letters you enter next. Type the full name of the account you want to tag or select the correct suggestion from the list.
  8. If you only want to publish your post on Facebook, click the dropdown menu and deselect your Instagram account. The tag in your post will still work!
  9. Your post will now be published to your Facebook Page with the Instagram user tagged. When you click the link to the tagged account, their profile will open in Instagram.
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Linking Facebook to Instagram

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  1. To cross-post between your personal Facebook page and your Instagram account, you’ll need to link your accounts. You can do this easily from the Instagram app. This app icon looks like a pink, purple, and orange camera icon.
  2. It's in the lower-right corner of Instagram and displays your user profile. [2]
    • If you're not logged into the right Instagram account, make sure you do that before continuing.
  3. You'll see this three-line menu icon in the upper-right corner of your profile page and tapping it will prompt a menu to drop-down. [3]
  4. You'll find this at the top of the menu.
  5. It’s at the bottom of the menu that pops up when you go to Accounts Center .
    • From here, you can see a list of accounts that are already linked to your Accounts Center. Check if the Facebook account you want to add is already listed.
  6. It’s at the top of the Accounts menu.
  7. A message may pop up, prompting you to log into instagram.com. If you see this, tap Continue and follow the prompts to sign in.
  8. Follow the prompts to finish connecting your selected Facebook profile.
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  1. As an alternative to tagging someone’s Instagram account, you can share a link to their profile in a Facebook post. This is a pretty quick and simple process if your {{#Linking Facebook to Instagram|Instagram and Facebook accounts are linked}}. Start by visiting the person’s profile on the Instagram app or website.
  2. You’ll see this at the top right corner of the person’s profile on the Instagram app.
    • If you’re on the Instagram website, tap ••• at the top of their profile and select Share to… instead.
  3. This will generate a Facebook post with a link to the profile you’re sharing. The link will display as a preview card with the user’s Instagram profile picture and username.
  4. Add a caption to your post if you like, and make any other adjustments you want before tapping or clicking Post .
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  1. This app icon looks like a pink, purple, and orange camera icon.
    • Use this method if you plan to share only certain posts from Instagram to Facebook.
  2. To do this , tap the + icon at the top or bottom of your screen, then choose Post . You can then use an image from your gallery or take your own picture/video. [4]
  3. You’ll see this option on the final post creation screen, where you can add a caption, tags, and other features. You may need to scroll down to find it.
  4. If you have multiple other Meta accounts linked to your Instagram account, locate the Facebook profile where you want to share the post. Toggle the switch next to it to the On position.
    • When you’re done, tap the < icon in the top left corner of the screen to go back to the previous screen.
  5. On Android, the checkmark or post icon is in the top right corner of your screen. On iOS, you’ll see the Share button at the bottom of the screen. Your post will not only share to Instagram, but to your linked Facebook account as well.
    • Unless you have all posts set to share to your other accounts automatically, you’ll need to repeat this process to share any future posts from Instagram to Facebook.
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  1. This app icon looks like a pink, purple, and orange camera icon.
    • Use this method if you want to automatically share every post you create on Instagram to Facebook.
  2. It's in the lower-right corner of Instagram and displays your user profile.
  3. You'll see this three-line menu icon in the upper-right corner of your profile page and tapping it will prompt a menu to drop-down. [5]
  4. You'll find this at the top of the menu.
  5. You'll see all your connected accounts from here. [6]
  6. Since you're intending to share your Instagram posts on Facebook, you want to set this up so that your Instagram account acts as the default account.
    • If you post more on Facebook and want to share all those posts to Instagram rather than the other way around, like you're doing here, complete these steps using your Facebook account instead.
  7. You're sharing posts from Instagram to Facebook, so you want to make sure you have the correct Facebook account selected here. The circle will fill in to indicate that it is selected. [7]
    • In this case, all posts or videos that you create on Instagram will also post to your Facebook account.
  8. Since you're intending on sharing your posts, tap the switch next to "Your Instagram posts" to toggle it on.
    • The switch will be to the right to indicate that it is enabled. [8]
    • You can also toggle on sharing for stories and reels if you like.
    • Alternatively, you can access these settings by going to ☰ > Crossposting > Accounts Center . You can also use the Crossposting menu to set up crossposting to a Page instead of your personal Facebook profile.
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  1. This app icon looks like a pink, purple, and orange camera icon.
    • This will only work if the Instagram profile is set to "Public." You can't share posts from private profiles.
  2. You can find the latest posts from the people you follow on your home page. You can also tap the magnifying glass icon at the bottom of the screen and use the search bar to search for Instagram posts by user or title. [9]
  3. The Share icon looks like a paper airplane. Tap it to open a menu of sharing options.
  4. You’ll see a Facebook icon in the row of buttons at the bottom of the menu.
  5. If you want to say something about the Instagram post, type it in the space above the image.
    • If you see the attachment saying "Page Not Found," then the Instagram post you're sharing might be set as private.
  6. It's in the upper-right corner of the Facebook app. This posts the Instagram post to Facebook.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/business/help/620548115562686?id=916550222172854
      2. ↑ https://help.instagram.com/176235449218188
      3. ↑ https://help.instagram.com/176235449218188
      4. ↑ https://help.instagram.com/442418472487929
      5. ↑ https://help.instagram.com/169948159813228
      6. ↑ https://help.instagram.com/169948159813228
      7. ↑ https://help.instagram.com/192857082456744
      8. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/instagram/169948159813228/?helpref=hc_fnav
      9. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/instagram/265701793533048

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      1. Open Instagram.
      2. Tap your profile icon.
      3. Tap the three-line menu icon.
      4. Tap Settings > Account Center > Accounts & profiles .
      5. Tap Add Accounts .
      6. Tap Facebook.
      7. Log in to your Facebook account.
      8. Select a Facebook page to share to.
      9. Navigate to a post on Instagram that you want to share to Facebook.
      10. Tap the three-dot menu icon.
      11. Tap Share to.
      12. Tap the Facebook icon.
      13. Tap Post.

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