- If your Instagram and Facebook are in the same Accounts Center, the Instagram login screen shows a Continue as [your name] button — one tap and you’re in.
- Not linked yet? Connect them in Accounts Center first, then Facebook becomes a login option for Instagram.
- In 2026 Meta is merging this into a single Meta Account, so linked apps increasingly share one login.
“Logging into Instagram with Facebook” used to mean tapping a blue Log in with Facebook button. In 2026 that flow changed: Instagram and Facebook now sign in through Meta’s Accounts Center. This guide shows how it works now and how to link the two accounts if the option isn’t appearing.
Log in to Instagram with Facebook (when accounts are linked)
If you’ve already added both accounts to one Accounts Center, this is all you do:
- Open the Instagram app or go to Instagram.com and sign out if you’re logged into another account.
- On the login screen, look for Continue as [your name] — Instagram shows the Facebook/Meta accounts in your Accounts Center.
- Tap it. You’re signed in without typing a password.
You can also log in with any email address listed on your Facebook account plus your Instagram password.
How to link Instagram and Facebook in Accounts Center
If you don’t see a Facebook login option, the two accounts aren’t connected yet. Link them from either app:
- Open Facebook (or Instagram), go to Settings & Privacy → Settings.
- Tap Accounts Center at the top.
- Tap Accounts, then Add accounts.
- Choose the Instagram (or Facebook) account and confirm the login details to connect it.
Once both sit in the same Accounts Center, each can be used to log into the other.
If the Facebook login option is missing
- Accounts aren’t linked — add them in Accounts Center using the steps above.
- You’re on an old app version — update Instagram and Facebook, then reopen the login screen.
- Different Accounts Center — the two accounts must be in the same Accounts Center to log into each other.
- You forgot which login you used — try the email on your Facebook account, or reset your Instagram password from the login screen.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Facebook account to use Instagram?
No. Facebook is just one convenient way to log in. You can create and use an Instagram account with only an email address or phone number.
Is logging in with Facebook safe?
Yes — it uses Meta’s own Accounts Center, so you’re not handing your password to a third party. Keep two-factor authentication on your Facebook account so both stay protected.
Will unlinking Facebook delete my Instagram?
No. Removing an account from Accounts Center only ends the shared login; each account continues to exist on its own.
Verified against Instagram and Facebook as of July 2026. Meta’s move to a single Meta Account is rolling out gradually, so your screens may look slightly different during the transition.