Instagram Not Posting to Facebook? Here’s How to Fix It Fast

Introduction: Instagram Not Posting to Facebook

If Instagram isn’t posting to Facebook, it usually comes down to one of three things: a broken connection between your accounts, a permissions issue, or a glitch in the app. The fix is often simple — and you don’t need to be tech-savvy to do it.

This guide shows you exactly how to reconnect Instagram and Facebook so your posts start syncing again. No guesswork, no generic tips — just clear steps that work.

Whether you’re running a business page or just want your vacation photos to show up in both places, we’ll walk through:

• How to check if your accounts are properly linked

• What settings to reset or update

• Common bugs and how to fix them fast

Let’s get your posts back on track.

Common Reasons Why Instagram Is Not Posting to Facebook

When Instagram stops posting to Facebook, it usually boils down to a few common issues — and most of them happen quietly in the background. You might not notice anything’s wrong until your content mysteriously disappears from your Facebook feed. Here’s what typically causes it:

1. The Link Between Accounts Is Broken

Even if Instagram shows that your Facebook account is linked, the connection can silently break. This might happen after updating the app, changing your Facebook password, switching phones, or logging out. Instagram may act like everything’s fine, but behind the scenes, it can no longer push posts to Facebook.

2. Instagram Doesn’t Have the Right Permissions

Sometimes, the accounts are linked — but Instagram doesn’t have the permissions it needs to actually post. This can happen if you skipped certain steps during setup, changed privacy settings, or switched between personal and business profiles. In these cases, Facebook blocks the cross-posting without alerting you.

3. The Wrong Facebook Page Is Connected

If you’re managing more than one Facebook Page, Instagram might be linked to a different Page than the one you expect. This mix-up is surprisingly common for business owners or marketers who handle multiple accounts. You post on Instagram thinking it’ll show up on your brand’s Page — but instead, nothing appears.

4. Temporary Bugs or App Glitches

Sometimes the cause isn’t a setting at all — it’s just a glitch. Social media apps are constantly updating, and with every new version, things can break. A buggy update or cached data can quietly interrupt the sharing feature without giving you an error message.

5. Meta’s Systems Are Experiencing Issues

On rare occasions, the problem isn’t on your end. Meta (which owns both Instagram and Facebook) occasionally experiences platform-wide issues that disrupt features like cross-posting. If this is the case, the only option is to wait it out.

How to Fix Instagram Not Posting to Facebook: 8 Proven Solutions

Ready to get Instagram posting to Facebook again? Here are clear steps based on what users (and I) have done when things stopped syncing:

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1. Reconnect Your Accounts in Meta’s Accounts Center

The link between Instagram and Facebook can silently break. To fix it:

• Open Instagram and go to Settings & Privacy

• Tap Accounts Center > Linked Accounts

• Remove Facebook, then reconnect it from scratch

This refreshes the connection and often solves the issue on the spot.

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2. Check If You’re Logged Into the Right Facebook Account

Sometimes, the problem is as simple as being logged into the wrong Facebook profile — especially if you manage multiple Pages.

Double-check that Instagram is connected to the Facebook profile or Page you actually want to post to.

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3. Grant Full Permissions for Cross-Posting

Even if the accounts are linked, Instagram needs permission to share to Facebook.

• Go to Accounts Center

• Tap Sharing across profiles

• Make sure sharing is enabled for posts, stories, and reels

If anything is toggled off, Instagram won’t post to Facebook.

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4. Select the Right Facebook Page (Not Just Your Profile)

If you’re posting from a business account, Instagram needs to know which Page to post to — not just your personal profile. In some cases, you may have to manually choose the right Page.

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5. Switch to a Business or Creator Account

Some sharing features are limited on personal accounts. Switching to a Business or Creator account on Instagram gives you better control and access to Meta’s full suite of tools, including posting automation.

To switch:
Go to Settings > Account > Switch to Professional Account

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6. Update Both Instagram and Facebook Apps

Outdated versions can cause bugs — including cross-posting failures. Head to the App Store or Play Store and make sure both apps are fully updated. A fresh update often clears out unseen issues.

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7. Clear Cache or Reinstall the Apps

App data builds up over time and can interfere with normal functions. If posts still aren’t sharing, log out, delete both apps, reinstall, and log back in. This forces a clean slate and often restores cross-posting.

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8. Check for Meta Platform Outages

Sometimes, it’s not you — it’s Meta. If you’ve tried everything and nothing works, check Meta’s status page or sites like DownDetector to see if the issue is widespread. If so, you’ll just need to wait it out.

How to Automatically Share Instagram Posts and Stories to Facebook

To automatically share your Instagram content to Facebook, you need to turn on sharing inside Meta’s Accounts Center. It takes less than a minute if you know where to look.

Here’s how to do it:

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1. Go to Instagram Settings

   • Open the app, tap your profile picture, then the menu (☰)

   • Choose Settings and Privacy

2. Open Accounts Center

   • Scroll down until you see Accounts Center

   • This is where Instagram and Facebook link up

3. Tap “Sharing Across Profiles”

   • Choose your Instagram account

   • Make sure it’s linked to the right Facebook account or Page

4. Turn on Auto-Sharing

   • Enable “Share your posts to Facebook”

   • You can also toggle on stories and reels if you want everything synced

5. Check What It’s Sharing To

   • If you run a business Page, double-check that Instagram is posting there — not your personal profile

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Once this is set, anything you post on Instagram will automatically appear on Facebook — no extra steps needed. That said, if you’ve ever dealt with action blocks, glitches, or content restrictions, you might want to make sure nothing else is interfering with your sharing. Issues like Instagram restricting activity can quietly affect how your account functions, even beyond what’s visible.

Still Can’t Fix Instagram Not Sharing to Facebook? Try These Extra Tips

There are a few more things you can try before calling it quits. These aren’t the most obvious fixes, but they’ve helped people in some surprisingly stubborn cases:

1. Try Using a Different Device (Even Temporarily)

If you normally use Instagram on your phone, try logging in from a tablet or even your desktop browser at instagram.com. Sometimes the mobile app has account-specific glitches that don’t show up elsewhere.

Log in, head to the Accounts Centre, and recheck your sharing settings. You might notice something there that your phone didn’t show.

2. Clear Browser Data or App Data Fully (Go Beyond Just Cache)

If you’ve already cleared your app cache, consider going one step further:

• On Android, go to your device’s App settings and tap Clear storage (not just cache) for Instagram and Facebook.
• On iPhone, deleting and reinstalling is your only option — but be sure to reboot your phone in between.

Also, if you’re using a browser version, clear cookies and site data from your browser settings. Old login data can sometimes interfere with account syncing.

3. Reach Out to Instagram Support 

1. Go to Settings > Help > Report a Problem
2. Select Something Isn’t Working
3. Briefly explain that your posts aren’t sharing to Facebook despite your settings being correct

Be clear and concise. They don’t always reply, but sometimes the issue gets flagged and resolved behind the scenes.

Final Tip: Consider a Social Media Scheduler

If this keeps happening and you’re using Instagram for business, look into tools like Buffer, Later, or Meta’s own Creator Studio. These platforms let you schedule posts and manage cross-posting more reliably, without relying on app-level integrations that sometimes glitch out.

FAQs: Instagram Not Posting to Facebook

Here are common questions about cross-posting issues between Instagram accounts and Facebook:

Can I choose what gets shared from Instagram to Facebook?

Absolutely. You can control whether posts, stories, or reels are shared. Just go to Instagram > Settings > Accounts Centre > Sharing across profiles, and you can toggle sharing options for each type of content.

Why are my Instagram stories not sharing to Facebook but my posts are?

This usually means the story-sharing toggle is turned off in the Accounts Centre. Check your “Sharing across profiles” settings and make sure both stories and posts are enabled separately. They’re handled as individual permissions.

Will uninstalling and reinstalling Instagram help?

It might. Especially if there’s corrupted cache or outdated data causing issues. On iPhone, that’s your only option. On Android, you could try clearing the cache first. Just make sure your login info is saved before you uninstall.

Does using a business or creator account affect sharing?

It can. If your Facebook Page or Instagram account doesn’t have the proper permissions or isn’t linked correctly, sharing might fail. Some users have had better luck switching temporarily to a personal or creator profile to reset the connection.