Switch Your Instagram Professional Account to a Personal Account! A Simple and Easy Guide

No longer using your Instagram professional account? We've prepared this for those who want to switch to a personal account due to reduced business purposes or creator activities.

Why switch to a personal account?

• Remove unnecessary features: Switch to a simple personal account instead of the complex features of a professional account for a cleaner Instagram experience.
• Return to a personal account: A personal account is more suitable when you want to use Instagram purely for personal purposes without business objectives.
• Free account management: You can change and manage your account settings anytime without the restrictions of a professional account.

There are two main ways to switch your Instagram professional account to a personal account.

🔗 Two ways to cancel your Instagram professional account

1. Using the mobile app:

• Go to the settings menu from your profile screen.
• Select 'Creator tools and management options' and tap 'Switch account type'.
• Select 'Switch to personal account' to complete.

2. Using a web browser:

• Log in to the Instagram website.
• In the settings menu, select 'Creator tools and management options' and click 'Switch to personal account'.
• Click the 'Switch' button to complete.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What happens to existing posts when switching from a professional account to a personal account?
  • Existing posts remain unchanged.
• Can I switch back to a professional account after switching to a personal account?
  • You can switch back to a professional account anytime.
• What should I do if I want to delete my professional account?
  • Account deletion requires a separate procedure. Please refer to Instagram's help section.