Alex Ruben
How To Share an Instagram Post to Facebook: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Sharing your Instagram posts on Facebook is kinda one of those things that seems simple but can get weird, especially when the linkage isn’t working right or if the settings are just buried somewhere you don’t expect. It’s useful for saving time and making sure your content hits both audiences without double posting. Once all the settings are set up properly, your Instagram posts should automatically show up on Facebook, which is pretty neat — but man, it doesn’t always work smoothly. This guide walks through some straightforward steps to connect the two, troubleshoot common hiccups, and get your posts flowing from Instagram to Facebook without a fuss.
How to Link Your Instagram and Facebook for Easy Sharing
Access the Instagram App and Your Profile
- Fire up the Instagram app on your phone (iOS or Android). Make sure you’re logged into the right account because, honestly, on some devices, I’ve seen it default to some random profile. Double-check your main one.
- Tap on your profile icon at the bottom right to get into your profile.
Navigate to Settings & Account Center
- In your profile, hit the three lines (menu icon) in the top right corner. A side menu pops up. Sometimes, it’s weirdly responsive, sometimes sluggish. Of course, Instagram has to make things harder than necessary.
- Select Settings, then scroll down and find Meta Account Center. If you don’t see it immediately, it’s sometimes hidden under the Accounts or linked apps section.
Link Your Accounts in Meta Account Center
- In the Account Center, look for Sharing across accounts or something similar — often labeled Share Between Accounts.
- Select your Instagram account and ensure your Facebook profile or Page is also linked here. The magic happens when both are connected — otherwise, it’s like talking to a wall.
- On some setups, you might need to go into Facebook’s app and check under Settings & Privacy > Settings > Accounts > Linked Accounts or Business Integrations to confirm the linkage.
Enable Sharing for Your Instagram Posts
- Back in the Account Center, toggle the switch for Your Instagram Posts to enable automatic sharing.
- This step is why your posts don’t keep disappearing into a black hole. If it’s off, your posts won’t push through to Facebook.
- On some machines, this fails the first time, then works after a quick restart or re-login. Not sure why, but it’s a common pattern.
Optional: Set Up Reels Sharing
- If wanting to share reels on Facebook too, find and toggle that setting. Sometimes this is a separate toggle inside the same menu, other times it’s buried deeper.
- This can be useful if you’re trying to grow your audience with video content or just want your reels to show up on your Facebook feed automatically.
Extra Troubleshooting and Things to Keep in Mind
Just a few tips because, honestly, sometimes the simplest steps don’t work the first time:
- Update both Facebook and Instagram apps — because if you’re on outdated versions, none of this works correctly.
- Double-check your linked accounts—sometimes you think they’re connected, but they aren’t. Re-link if needed.
- Go into your Facebook account’s settings and verify that your privacy options aren’t blocking your posts from appearing publicly.
- If sharing doesn’t happen automatically, try toggling the sharing switch off, then on again, or even disconnecting and re-linking the accounts from scratch.
- Sometimes, logging out of both apps and then back in helps reset the connection — worth a shot, especially if things seem buggy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I share my Instagram stories on Facebook?
Yup, you can. Just make sure in your Instagram settings you’ve linked the accounts properly, and you’ll get the option to share stories on Facebook too.
What if I change my mind about sharing posts?
It’s easy — just go into the Account Center or app settings and toggle off sharing or unlink accounts as needed. No big deal.
Are my posts supposed to share automatically all the time?
Well, once everything’s set up correctly, yes. But keep in mind, sometimes it fails because of app glitches, account issues, or privacy settings. On one setup it worked right away, on another, it took a reboot or a re-login. Classic Instagram.