Switch to a free
Creator account.
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Private accounts become public.Professional accounts are public, so switching a private account makes it public and accepts any pending follow requests. Brands need to see your posts anyway, but check you're happy with that first.
Why it matters
What a Creator account gets you here.
Connect your account
Instagram only lets professional accounts connect, so this is how you prove the account is yours.
Real numbers, no screenshots
Views and likes on your sponsored posts come straight from Instagram, so you get paid without sending proof.
Insights for you too
See who watches, when they're online and which posts land. Useful long before your first brief.
Steps follow Instagram's help center as of October 2026. If a menu has moved, Instagram's own guide has the latest. Also see how to copy a link to your post.
Switched? Connect it.
Add your Instagram in your creator dashboard and you're one step closer to paid briefs.