A complete guide on how to connect your Instagram to StreamLadder

This is a complete guide on how to add your Instagram Account to StreamLadder.

Step 1: Make sure you have an Instagram Business Account

Before connecting your Instagram account to StreamLadder, make sure that your Instagram account is set up as a Professional Account (Business/Creator), and that it is linked to a Facebook Page. If you haven't done this yet, follow these guides:

• Guide 1: How to set up an Instagram Professional Account
• Guide 2: How to Link Instagram to a Facebook Page

Step 2: Connect Instagram to StreamLadder

To publish your video from StreamLadder to Instagram, you need to connect your Instagram account to StreamLadder first.

• Log in to StreamLadder. You can log in with your Google or Twitch account.
• Click on your name in the bottom-right corner.
• Select Account Settings.

• Go to Connect New Account.

• Click on the Connect Instagram button.

• You need to give StreamLadder permission to Instagram (through Meta) in order to make the connection.

• When permission has been granted, a new login screen appears.

• Your Instagram account is now connected to your StreamLadder account 🫶

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Can I connect my Instagram profile without having it connected to a Facebook page?

Unfortunately, no. You can connect your Instagram profile to StreamLadder and publish directly to it only if it’s connected to a Facebook business page. This is a requirement from Meta/FB API.

Can I connect the Personal/Creator account to StreamLadder?

You can connect only Professional (Business/Creator) IG accounts to StreamLadder if they are Professional accounts. There’s no API supporting connecting or direct publishing to the Personal types of accounts.

Can I manage multiple IG profiles in one StreamLadder account?

Absolutely! You can easily manage multiple Instagram profiles within a single StreamLadder account based on your subscription plan.

Can I schedule Instagram Reels with your platform?

Yes! You can schedule Instagram Reels with StreamLadder's Content Publisher.

Why do I need a business account to post on Instagram?

This a crucial requirement from Meta/FB API. Unfortunately there's nothing we can do about that.

How do I know if my post has been published successfully?

You can track the progress of the scheduled posts in the Content Publisher.