If you're trying to switch your Instagram account from business or creator back to personal and can’t find the option, the issue may be caused by a connected Facebook Page. This Instagram account switch issue is common among users whose accounts are linked to Facebook, as it activates professional tools that block the ability to change your account type.
Here’s why it happens and how to fix it.
When you connect your Instagram account to a Facebook Page, the platform automatically enables features used for managing businesses — like ad tools, branded content, and cross-platform publishing. These are only available for business and creator accounts.
As long as your Instagram is linked to a Facebook Page, Instagram assumes you want to continue using it as a professional account and will hide or disable the option to switch back to personal.
Even if you've stopped using ads or professional tools, the link to a Facebook Page keeps your account in professional mode. The “Switch to Personal Account” option may not appear under your settings, or tapping it might not work.
This contributes directly to the Instagram won’t let me switch to personal account problem many users report when trying to revert to a personal profile.
To resolve this, you’ll need to disconnect your Instagram from the Facebook Page:
Open Instagram and go to your Profile.
Tap Menu (&equiv
> Settings and Privacy > Accounts Center.
Tap Accounts and select your connected Facebook profile.
Choose Remove from Accounts Center to disconnect it.
Return to Settings > Account > Switch Account Type and select Switch to Personal Account.
If unlinking the Facebook Page doesn’t restore the option:
Make sure there are no active promotions on your account.
Disable any Insights or Shopping tools still in use.
Log out and back in, or try switching from a different device.
If the issue persists, report it via Settings > Help > Report a Problem.
Yes, linking your Instagram to a Facebook Page can prevent you from changing to a personal account. The connection activates professional features that are not compatible with personal profiles. To switch successfully, you must remove the Facebook link and disable other business tools. Once unlinked, the option to switch should appear in your account settings.
