How to Unlink Facebook From Instagram in 2026

If your Facebook and Instagram accounts are connected, Meta may sync some features between both platforms through Accounts Center. This can include login options, profile information, sharing settings, and connected experiences across Facebook and Instagram.

Some people prefer keeping both accounts separate. You may want to unlink Facebook from Instagram if you no longer want posts sharing automatically, you are receiving double notifications, or you simply want more control over your social media accounts.

In this guide, you will learn how to unlink Facebook from Instagram using the Instagram app, desktop browser, and Meta Accounts Center.

Meta says Accounts Center is where users manage connected experiences and account settings across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Threads, and Meta accounts.

What Happens When You Unlink Facebook From Instagram?

Before you remove Facebook from Instagram, here are a few things to know:

• Your Facebook and Instagram accounts will no longer be connected in the same Accounts Center.
• Automatic sharing between Instagram and Facebook may stop.
• You may need to log in separately on each platform.
• Old Instagram posts already shared to Facebook will not be deleted automatically.
• You can reconnect both accounts later if you change your mind.
  
  
  

Meta explains that removing an account from Accounts Center removes the profiles connected to that account from that Accounts Center.

How to Unlink Facebook From Instagram on Mobile

This method works on both iPhone and Android.

Step 1: Open Instagram

Open the Instagram app on your phone and make sure you are logged in to the account you want to disconnect from Facebook.

Step 2: Go to Your Profile

Tap your profile picture at the bottom right corner of the screen.

Step 3: Open the Menu

Tap the three-line menu icon at the top right corner.

Step 4: Open Accounts Center

Tap Accounts Center.
On some devices, you may need to tap Settings and privacy first before seeing Accounts Center.

Step 5: Go to Accounts

Inside Accounts Center, tap Accounts or Manage accounts.

Step 6: Remove Facebook

Find your Facebook account and tap Remove next to it.

Step 7: Confirm Your Choice

Tap Continue, then confirm that you want to remove the Facebook account from Accounts Center.

Your Facebook account should now be disconnected from Instagram.

How to Unlink Facebook From Instagram on Desktop

You can also unlink both accounts using a web browser.

Step 1: Open Instagram on Your Browser

Go to Instagram using Chrome, Safari, Edge, or any browser you prefer.

Step 2: Log In to Your Account

Sign in to the Instagram account connected to Facebook.

Step 3: Open Settings

Click your profile icon or menu option, then go to Settings.

Step 4: Open Accounts Center

Look for Accounts Center. This is where Meta manages connected Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Step 5: Select Accounts

Click Accounts or Manage accounts.

Step 6: Remove Facebook

Click Remove next to the Facebook account you want to disconnect.

Step 7: Confirm

Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm the removal.

Your Facebook and Instagram accounts should now be unlinked.

Can You Unlink Instagram From the Facebook App?

Yes, in some cases you can manage connected accounts through Facebook settings, but the easiest method is usually through Instagram Accounts Center.

If you want to try through Facebook:

1. Open Facebook.
2. Tap the menu icon.
3. Go to Settings & privacy.
4. Tap Settings.
5. Open Accounts Center.
6. Tap Accounts.
7. Tap Remove next to the Instagram account or Facebook account you want to disconnect.
   
   
   

Facebook’s Help Center also says you can remove accounts from Accounts Center by going to Accounts Center → Accounts → Remove.

How to Stop Instagram Posts From Sharing to Facebook

Unlinking Facebook from Instagram helps disconnect the accounts, but you should also check your sharing settings.

Steps:

1. Open Instagram.
2. Go to your profile.
3. Tap the three-line menu.
4. Open Accounts Center.
5. Tap Sharing across profiles.
6. Select your Instagram account.
7. Turn off automatic sharing to Facebook.

This can help stop new Instagram posts, reels, or stories from being shared to Facebook automatically.

How to Remove Old Instagram Posts From Facebook

Unlinking Instagram from Facebook does not remove old Instagram posts that were already shared on Facebook.

If an Instagram post was shared to Facebook before, it becomes a separate Facebook post. That means you need to delete it manually from Facebook.

Remove Instagram Posts From Facebook on Mobile

1. Open the Facebook app.
2. Go to your profile.
3. Scroll to your posts or photos.
4. Find the Instagram post you want to remove.
5. Tap the three dots on the post.
6. Tap Delete post or Delete photo.
7. Confirm your choice.

Remove Instagram Posts From Facebook on Desktop

1. Open Facebook on your browser.
2. Go to your profile.
3. Click Photos or scroll through your posts.
4. Find the Instagram post.
5. Click the three dots.
6. Select Delete post or Delete photo.
7. Confirm the deletion.
   
   
   

Why You May Want to Unlink Facebook From Instagram

There are many reasons to disconnect Facebook from Instagram:

• You want separate personal and business accounts.
• You do not want Instagram posts appearing on Facebook.
• You are receiving duplicate notifications.
• You want more privacy.
• One of your accounts was hacked or compromised.
• You manage different audiences on both platforms.

Keeping both accounts separate can make your social media easier to control.

Will Unlinking Facebook Delete My Instagram Account?

No. Removing Facebook from Instagram will not delete your Instagram account.

It only disconnects the accounts from Accounts Center. Your Instagram profile, photos, reels, messages, and followers should remain on Instagram.

Will Unlinking Instagram Remove Facebook Posts?

No. Old posts already shared from Instagram to Facebook will not disappear automatically.

You need to delete those posts manually from Facebook if you no longer want them there.

Can I Link Facebook and Instagram Again Later?

Yes. You can connect them again anytime through Accounts Center.

To reconnect:

1. Open Instagram.
2. Go to your profile.
3. Open the menu.
4. Tap Accounts Center.
5. Tap Add accounts.
6. Follow the instructions to add Facebook again.

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