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Instagram DM Integration Prerequisites

Prepare Facebook and Instagram for Direct Message Integration

Before connecting Instagram Direct Messages in Prospyr, you'll need an Instagram Business account connected to a Facebook Business Page. Follow the steps below to prepare your accounts for the integration.

Step 1: Create a Facebook Business Page

If you do not already have a Facebook Business Page, follow Meta's guide below:


Step 2: Convert Instagram to a Business Account

  1. Open the Instagram mobile app.

  2. Go to Settings and activity.

  3. Select Account type and tools.

  4. Select Switch to professional account.

  5. Choose Business.


Step 3: Enable Message Access

  1. Open the Instagram mobile app.

  2. Go to Settings and activity.

  3. Select Messages and story replies.

  4. Select Message requests.

  5. Enable Allow access to messages.


Step 4: Connect Instagram to Your Facebook Business Page

Follow Meta's guide below to connect your Instagram account to your Facebook Business Page:


Once these requirements are complete, continue to next steps How to Integrate Facebook and Instagram into Prospyr to finish the integration in Prospyr.

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