VixAI opens the Instagram authorization screen and requests the professional-account access required for the connection.
Connect Instagram to VixAI
Connect a professional Instagram account to VixAI.
Authorize the correct Business or Creator profile, confirm the destination and run a controlled publishing test before adding Instagram to an automated schedule.
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Prepare the Instagram account before authorization
A correct professional account and explicit publishing permission prevent the most common connection failures.
The account owner grants access on Instagram; social credentials are not copied into VixAI or an operational document.
The returned professional profile ID and username identify the account that will receive compatible publications.
Instagram connection checklist
Use each check in order so account, authorization and publishing compatibility are diagnosed separately.
| Check | Required state | What VixAI verifies | Recovery when it fails |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account type | Instagram Business or Creator account | The authorization response must identify a professional account | Convert the intended profile to a professional account, then start authorization again |
| Account ownership | The person signing in controls the intended Instagram profile | Instagram returns the profile selected in its own consent flow | Sign out of the wrong Instagram session or choose the correct profile before consenting |
| Permissions | Basic professional access and content publishing are approved | VixAI requests instagram_business_basic and instagram_business_content_publish | Review denied access on the Instagram authorization screen and reconnect |
| Connection state | The professional ID, username and long-lived access are stored for the VixAI profile | The workspace marks Instagram connected only after profile validation succeeds | Reconnect after a role, password, security or consent change invalidates access |
| Publishing test | A compatible approved item is sent to the intended profile | VixAI records the platform container and final publication response | Inspect format, public media access and processing status before reconnecting |
Instagram controls the consent screen, account eligibility and final publication result. VixAI coordinates only the access that the owner grants.
How to connect Instagram in VixAI
Complete the connection inside the VixAI workspace that owns the publishing calendar.
Open the intended VixAI brand profile
Choose Connect Instagram and continue to Instagram
Approve access for the correct professional profile
Return to VixAI, verify the account and run a test
Keep connection and publishing checks separate
Start in the VixAI brand profile that should own the destination. Select Connect Instagram and review the account displayed by Instagram. If the browser is already signed in to another profile, change accounts before granting consent. The destination returned by the platform is the one VixAI records.
VixAI supports direct Instagram Login for professional accounts and retains the access needed for compatible content publishing. The connection does not authorize every possible Instagram action. It establishes an approved path for the formats implemented in the VixAI publishing workflow.
After returning to VixAI, confirm that the connected state represents the intended username. Use a controlled Reel or image publication before filling a recurring calendar. This validates account eligibility, media availability and platform processing without risking a large batch.
If publication later fails, read the destination-specific response first. Expired consent calls for reconnection; an incompatible format, unreachable media file or container processing error calls for a content correction. Avoid disconnecting a healthy account for a media problem.
Official platform references
These Meta documents define the professional login and publishing model used by the VixAI Instagram connection.
Frequently asked questions
Can I connect a personal Instagram account?
VixAI requires a professional Instagram Business or Creator account for its authorized publishing workflow.
Does VixAI receive my Instagram password?
No. Authentication and consent happen on Instagram, which returns authorized access to VixAI after you approve it.
Which permissions are requested?
The direct connection requests professional basic access and professional content publishing access required by the implemented workflow.
Can I change the connected Instagram account?
Yes. Disconnect the current account, sign in to the intended professional profile during authorization and run a new controlled test.
Why can a connected account still fail to publish?
Connection status and content compatibility are separate. Format, media access, processing, policy or expired authorization can affect a specific delivery.
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