The Accounts Center is easy to access and use. If you’re interested in learning more about how to access the Accounts Center, read ahead.
Facebook and Instagram: Navigating to the Accounts Center
It’s easy to confuse the Accounts Center in the Facebook and Instagram apps with other settings, like Account, Security, Notifications, and Privacy. These options are specific for each app and the account you’re using. The Accounts Center, however, is a central hub under Meta, the parent company of both platforms. Among the many features it offers, you can use it to create and link Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Here’s a brief look at how to access the Accounts Center on Instagram and Facebook.
Finding the Accounts Center on Instagram
Here’s how you can access the Accounts Center on Instagram:
Open Instagram and tap your profile picture at the bottom right. Tap the three lines at the top right of the app. Tap Settings. At the bottom of the Settings page tap Accounts Center.
Finding the Accounts Center on Facebook
Here’s how to access the Accounts Center on Facebook:
Open the Facebook app and tap the three lines at the top right of your screen. Tap the Settings cog underneath the notification bell at the top right of the screen. Scroll all the way to the bottom and tap the Accounts Center tab.
Opening the Accounts Center on both apps is relatively straightforward. After following these steps, you’re ready to start testing its features.
The Accounts Center Is Optional For Now
The Accounts Center, at least for Facebook and Instagram, is primarily aimed at making it easier to create and manage multiple accounts or profiles on both platforms.
While convenient, there are concerns about privacy and security regarding the Accounts Center. No need to fret, though. There are a few ways you can disconnect your Instagram account from your Facebook account, if you share those concerns.
