Establishing an Instagram Business account is an excellent way to enhance your brand's visibility and engage with a wider audience. Business accounts offer specialized tools like insights, promotions, and contact options designed to help you grow your business effectively.

Step 1: If you don't already have an Instagram account for your business, start by signing up for a new account. Keep in mind that new accounts are personal by default.

Step 2: Open the Instagram app and log in to your personal account. Navigate to your profile by tapping the Profile icon located at the bottom right corner of the screen.

Step 3: In your profile, tap on the menu icon—three horizontal lines stacked at the top right corner.

Step 4: From the menu that appears, select Settings at the bottom of the list.

Step 5: In the Settings menu, tap on Account.

Step 6: Scroll down and choose the option 'Switch to Professional Account'.

Switch to a Professional account to turn followers into potential customers.

Step 7: You will be presented with two options: Creator and Business. Select Business if you're setting up an account for a company or brand, then tap Next.

Step 8: Proceed by tapping Continue on the information screens that follow.

Step 9: Choose a category that best describes your business. If you don't see the exact category, try searching with related keywords or synonyms. Once selected, tap Next.

Step 10: Provide your business's contact information, such as email, phone number, or physical address. This information will be visible on your profile, allowing customers to reach you directly. If you prefer to add this later, you can skip this step for now.

The contact information will be visible to your followers.

Step 11: Optionally, you can connect your Instagram Business account to a Facebook Business Page. This integration can help in cross-promoting content and managing ads. Follow the prompts to connect or choose to skip this step.


With these steps completed, your Instagram account is now set up as a Business account. You can start leveraging the professional tools available to engage with your audience and grow your brand on the platform.