How to Change a Professional Instagram Account to Personal: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’ve been using a professional Instagram account for business or work purposes, but now you want to switch it to a personal account, you’re not alone. Many individuals and businesses go through this transition, often due to changes in personal or professional circumstances. Changing your Instagram account type can be a bit technical, but with this guide, you’ll be able to make the switch in no time.
Why Change Your Account Type?
Before we dive into the step-by-step guide, it’s essential to understand why you might want to change your account type. Here are some common reasons:
• Personal projects or passion projects: You may have used a professional account for work-related projects, but now you want to use your account for personal projects or passion projects.
• Changes in career or role: You may have used a professional account for a specific job or role, but now you’re changing careers or roles and don’t need the professional account anymore.
• Blogging or influencer work: You may have used a professional account to promote a blog or influencer work, but now you want to use your account for personal posts and updates.
• Lifestyle or hobby-related content: You may have used a professional account for business-related content, but now you want to share personal lifestyle or hobby-related content.
How to Change a Professional Instagram Account to Personal
Changing your account type can be a bit technical, but it’s a straightforward process. Here are the steps to follow:
Step 1: Check Your Account Type
Before you start the conversion process, make sure your account is set up correctly. Check your Instagram account settings to see what type of account you currently have:
- Open your Instagram app and tap the three horizontal lines (⋯) on the top-right corner of your screen.
- Tap "Settings" (represented by a gear icon).
- Scroll down to the "Account" section.
- Check if your account type is listed as "Business" or "Creator." If it is, proceed to the next step. If not, you already have a personal account!
Step 2: Prepare Your Account
Before converting your account type, make sure you:
• Have over 10,000 followers: Unfortunately, Instagram only allows users with over 10,000 followers to convert their professional account to a personal account.
• Have a verified blue tick: If you don’t have a verified blue tick, you won’t be able to convert your account.
• Clear your cache and cookies: Clearing your cache and cookies will ensure that Instagram loads the correct settings page.
Step 3: Convert Your Account Type
Now it’s time to convert your professional account to a personal account:
- Open your Instagram app and tap the three horizontal lines (⋯) on the top-right corner of your screen.
- Tap "Settings" (represented by a gear icon).
- Scroll down to the "Account" section and tap "Switch to personal account."
- Confirm that you want to switch your account type by tapping "Switch account" on the pop-up prompt.
What Happens After the Conversion?
When you convert your professional account to a personal account:
- Your bio will be updated: Your bio will no longer reflect your business or professional work.
- Your website link will be removed: Your website link will no longer be displayed on your profile.
- Your contact information will be hidden: Your contact information (e.g., email address, phone number) will no longer be visible.
- Your analytics data will be lost: Unfortunately, you will no longer have access to your Instagram analytics data.
Troubleshooting Tips
If you encounter any issues during the conversion process, don’t panic! Here are some troubleshooting tips to help you resolve common problems:
• Invalid account type: If Instagram tells you that your account is not eligible for conversion, ensure that you meet the above requirements.
• Invalid email address: If your email address is not associated with your Instagram account, you won’t be able to convert your account.
Conclusion
Changing a professional Instagram account to personal can be a bit overwhelming, but with this guide, you’ll be able to navigate the process easily. Remember to double-check your account type before converting and be prepared to lose access to your analytics data and business-related content.