Here is the breakdown of the automated Instagram posts.
Pre-Reqs (Skip if you already have a free or paid account with the service):
- Get a Free MAKE account: https://www.aigatecrashers.com/makefree
- Get a Free Dropbox account: https://www.dropbox.com/register
- Get a Free Google account: https://accounts.google.com/signin
- Get a Free Canva account: https://www.canva.com/signup/
- Setup IG Business Account:
Step-by-Step: Create an Instagram Business Account
1. Download & Sign Up (if you don’t have an Instagram account yet)
- Download the Instagram app (iOS or Android).
- Open the app and tap Sign Up.
- Use your email or phone number, then create a username and password.
2. Switch to a Professional → Business Account
Once signed in (either with a new or existing personal IG account):
- Go to your profile, then tap the menu icon (three lines) at the top.
- Tap Settings, then go to Account.
- Scroll down and tap Switch to Professional Account (or “Switch account type” if you already had Creator account).
- Tap Continue.
- Select a Category for your business (e.g. “Coaching,” “Education,” etc.), tap Done or Next.
- Choose Business (not Creator) and tap Next.
3. Add Contact Details (Optional at This Stage)
- You’ll be prompted to enter business contact information (email, phone, address). You can skip or fill it in later if you prefer.
4. (Optional) Connect to a Facebook Page
- Instagram may prompt or allow you to connect to a Facebook Page, which is required for advanced features like ads or automation tools—but this can often be done later when needed.
5. Finalize the Setup
- Tapping Done or Finish completes the conversion.
- Your account is now a Business (Professional) account, giving you access to business-ready features like Insights, API access, and posting automation later.
Quick Summary Checklist
- Download Instagram app & sign up (if needed).
- Log in to your IG account.
- Navigate to Profile → Menu → Settings → Account.
- Tap Switch to Professional Account.
- Continue → choose Category.
- Select Business → Next.
- (Optional) Add contact info — you can skip.
- (Optional) Connect to Facebook Page — can do later.
- Finish setup — your IG is now a Business account.