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How To Unlink Facebook From Instagram? Follow These Steps

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Instagram users can easily disconnect their accounts from Facebook and other linked platforms.

With concerns about data sharing and online security on the rise, this step-by-step guide will walk you through the simple process of unlinking your Instagram account from Facebook and other social networks.

How to Unlink Instagram And Facebook From the Instagram App?

  • Step 1: Open Instagram Profile: Launch Instagram and tap your profile picture.

  • Step 2: Access Settings: Click the top-right menu (three lines) and choose "Settings and Privacy."

  • Step 3: Navigate to Account Settings: Under "Accounts Center," select "Accounts."

  • Step 4: Choose Social Network: Pick the network you want to disconnect, e.g. Facebook.

  • Step 5: Remove Your Account: Tap "Remove" to disconnect or unlink the account.

  • Step 6: Confirm Unlinking: Verify by tapping "Yes, I'm sure."

  • Step 7: Confirm and Adjust Passwords: Continue; change shared login password if needed.

Website Unlinking: Via web: Profile > Settings > Accounts Center > Accounts. Locate the account, and remove it.

How to Unlink Instagram and Facebook From the Facebook App

  • Access Settings: Open the Facebook app and tap the Menu icon (three lines).

  • Navigate to Accounts Center: Scroll down and tap "Accounts Center" under Settings or Settings & Privacy (iOS).

  • Choose Accounts: Select "Accounts."

  • Remove Account: Pick the account to unlink and tap "Remove."

  • Confirm and Adjust Passwords: Confirm your choice and proceed. If login details are the same, password changes might be necessary.

Limiting Interaction Between Instagram and Facebook:

For those wanting partial connection between accounts:

Posts Sharing: Go to the Accounts Center in either app and tap "Sharing Across Profiles." Select your profile and adjust the sliders to share posts or stories, as desired automatically.

Advanced Login Options: Use "Logging in with accounts" to determine which logins to share and manage advanced login options.

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