How to Disconnect Facebook from Instagram in 2025: 3 Ways
Need to split up your Facebook and Instagram accounts? Whether you’re managing multiple profiles or just want a little more privacy, it’s pretty simple to unlink them. And the best part? You can still use Metricool to plan and track your Instagram content—no Facebook required.
Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how to disconnect Facebook from Instagram, no matter which app or device you’re using.
How to Disconnect Instagram Account from Facebook (Using the Instagram App)
If you’re mainly on Instagram and want to remove your Facebook account from it, here’s what to do:
- Open the Instagram app.
- Tap your profile picture at the bottom right.
- Hit the menu icon (three lines) in the top-right corner.
- Go to Settings and privacy.
- Scroll down to the Meta section and tap Accounts Center.
Tap See more in Accounts Center > Accounts. - Select your Facebook account from the list.
- Tap Remove from Accounts Center and confirm.
That’s it—your Instagram is no longer linked to Facebook.
How to Disconnect Facebook from Instagram (Using the Facebook App)
Prefer starting from Facebook? You can remove your connected Instagram profile there too:
- Open the Facebook app.
- Tap your profile photo in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings & privacy, then Settings. - Scroll down and tap Accounts Center.
- Find your Instagram account under “Connected Accounts.”
- Tap it, then choose Remove from Accounts Center and confirm.
Once done, Facebook and Instagram will no longer be linked.
Unlink Facebook and Instagram on Desktop
If you’re on a computer, you can unlink your accounts using a web browser. Here’s how:
- Log in to either Facebook.com or Instagram.com.
- Head to the Accounts Center:
- On Facebook: Go to Settings & privacy > Settings > Accounts Center.
- On Instagram: Go to your profile, click Settings, then scroll down to Accounts Center.
- Click on Accounts.
- Choose the one you want to remove.
- Click Remove from Accounts Center, then confirm.
It doesn’t matter which platform you start with—both lead to the same place.
What Happens When You Unlink Instagram and Facebook?
So, what actually happens when you unlink your Instagram and Facebook accounts? Here’s a breakdown of what to expect once they’re no longer connected:
- You won’t be able to log in to one using the other. If you used your Facebook account to sign in to Instagram (or the other way around), that option disappears. You’ll need to make sure you have separate login details for each—like an email and password for Instagram—so you don’t get locked out.
- Cross-posting stops automatically. When your accounts are connected, Instagram can share your posts, Stories, or Reels to Facebook with just one tap. After disconnecting, that shortcut goes away. You’ll need to post manually on each platform if you want the same content in both places.
Less data is shared between platforms. Facebook and Instagram exchange information when your accounts are linked—things like behavior, ad interests, and more. Disconnecting cuts off most of that sharing, which can help protect your privacy a bit more. It’s not a complete data wall, but it does limit how much info flows between the two. - It gives you more control over how you use each platform. If you’ve got a personal Instagram and a work-related Facebook—or vice versa—unlinking can help keep things separate. You won’t accidentally post a meme to your business page or share a work update with your close friends. It’s a cleaner setup if you’re juggling different accounts or just want to keep your digital life a little more organized.
In short, disconnecting gives you more control, a little more privacy, and fewer accidental cross-posts. And if you’re using Metricool, you can still plan and manage your Instagram content like a pro—no Facebook needed.
Can You Still Use Metricool for Instagram After Disconnecting from Facebook?
Yes, you can! You no longer need Facebook to use Metricool for Instagram scheduling and analytics.
Before, you had to connect a Facebook page to schedule and analyze Instagram content. That’s changed. Now you can plan your posts, publish content, and check your analytics—all with just your Instagram account.
Here’s what you can see and do inside Metricool with Instagram (no Facebook involved):
📊 Account insights:
- Followers and following
- Total posts
- Follower growth over time
- Where your audience is from (country, city, age, gender)
- Daily reach
📸 Post data:
- Engagement and reach over time
- Likes, comments, saves, shares
- Performance of each post (with organic data)
- Hashtag performance
🎥 Reels tracking:
- Engagement and reach for Reels
- Likes, comments, saves, shares
- Overview of how each Reel is performing
So if you’re thinking about separating your accounts but still want to stay on top of your content, you’re good to go with Metricool.
