No, as of October 2024, Meta's API does not support any functionality for Personal profiles. In order to connect an Instagram profile in Sprout, it will need be listed as either the Creator or Professional/Business Account Type.

What is an Instagram Professional Account?

Professional accounts on Instagram can either be set to Professional Business or Creator.

Professional Business accounts are best for retailers, local businesses, brands, organizations and service providers.
Creator accounts are best for public figures, content producers, artists and influencers.

Setting up a professional business or creator account gives you access to features to help you grow your account, monetize, create ads, understand your growth, and manage your messages.

How do I convert a Personal profile to a Professional Account?

Using the Instagram mobile application, go to your profile and tap the at the upper-right corner of the display.
Tap Account Type and Tools.
Tap Switch to Professional Account.
Select your business in the Which Best Describes You modal.
Select Business or Creator in the "Are you a creator?" section.
Make the category selection for your profile.

You can watch this video to see the account conversation process in action.

Which connection type do I choose in Sprout for my profile?

After selecting Instagram as the network you would like to connect, you will be presented with two options for the credentials used to establish the connection in Sprout:

Connect via Meta Business Suite Credentials
Connect via Instagram Credentials

Choosing your Connection Flow

The best choice depends on your organizational needs:

Feature	Connect via Meta Business Suite	Connect via Instagram
Facebook Page Required	Yes	No
Reauthorization	Required every 3 months	Permanent (No 3-month refresh)
Permissions	Granular, multi-user control	Can be coarser if maintained via shared Instagram Profile login
Profile Visibility	Only profiles assigned to the user via Meta Business Suite	Profiles linked via Account Center

Which should I choose?

Choose Connect via Meta if you are an agency or large team that requires granular, multi-user access control.
Choose Connect via Instagram if you want a simpler setup, do not use Facebook Pages, or want to avoid the 3-month reauthorization cycle. Please consult this article for more information

Connect via Instagram credentials is still in development and considered in Beta at this time.

Connect via Meta Credentials

The steps below will guide you through the actions to take in Sprout in order to connect an Instagram profile that fits the following criteria:

The Instagram profile is either the Professional Account Type or Creator Account Type
The Instagram profile is linked to a corresponding Facebook Page
The individual connecting the Instagram Profile has been assigned proper access to the Facebook page connected to this Instagram profile

Connecting a "Facebook-Linked" Instagram Profile in Sprout

In Sprout, navigate to Account and settings > Connect a Profile.
Click Instagram, then select Connect via Meta
Select either the Creator or Business Profile Account Type
Confirm that you have completed the steps for converting your Instagram account to a Business Profile. If you have completed these steps, select Yes, all set.
On the next page, click Go to Facebook.
Confirm you are logged into the correct Facebook profile that has access to manage the Page linked to the Instagram profile you are looking to connect.
Review and ensure you've granted Sprout Social the ability to request access to the corresponding Meta Business Portfolio, linked Facebook page, and the Instagram profile
Once you Save these access permissions and return to Sprout, you will be prompted to select a Connection Method for your profile:
- via Business Manager (admin credentials)
- via Business Manager System User (configuring a Sprout-Specific system user)
- via Page Admin Access (legacy option)
Select the Connection Method that best suites your needs. From there you should see the Instagram profiles listed that you would like to add to your Sprout account.
After selecting the corresponding profiles, click Add profile(s)
Update the the Group and Permissions access as necessary and then click Save.

How do I connect a Facebook Page to my Instagram Profile?

This video provides a quick walk-through on how to check the Linked Account connection for your Instagram profile directly on the Facebook page.

For the most up-to-date resources, refer to the following Meta Help Center Articles:

Connect via Instagram Credentials

Please consult this article for more information on connecting an Instagram profile using Instagram Credentials. The steps below will guide you through the actions to take in Sprout in order to connect an Instagram profile that fits the following criteria:

The Instagram profile is either the Professional or Creator Account Type
The individual connecting the Instagram Profile has either one of the following:
- The username + password to log into this profile directly in Instagram
- Full Access to the Business Portfolio that owns the Instagram profile or has been granted Partner Access to the Instagram profile within Meta Business Suite

Connect via Instagram credentials is still in development and considered in Beta at this time.

Connecting an Instagram Profile in Sprout via Instagram

In Sprout, navigate to Account and settings > Connect a Profile.
Click Instagram, then select Connect via Instagram
Select either the Creator or Business Profile Account Type
Confirm that you have completed the steps for converting your Instagram account to a Business Profile. If you have completed these steps, select Yes, all set.
On the next page, click Go to Instagram.
If you are already logged into a Meta Business Suite as user with access to an Instagram profile, you will see that you are logged into Facebook by default. You can update the account you are logged into by clicking your profile in the top right corner of this window
If you prefer to establish the connection from your Facebook login, proceed with selecting the corresponding Business Portfolio with access to the intended Instagram profile. Please note you will need to have Full Access to the intended Business Portfolio to continue with this option.
Select the Instagram profile from the next dropdown
Click Next and Confirm. You may be prompted to enter a two-factor code texted to the phone number listed for your Facebook profile.
After authorizing the Business Portfolio through this connection flow, you can click done and then return to Sprout to select your Instagram profiles for the connection.
Alternatively, if you want to connect via your Instagram profile credentials and not your Facebook login, click the profile image shown in the top right corner. You can either switch into your Instagram profile or select Add another account to log out and log into Instagram profile.
Once you are logged into your Instagram profile, you will see the option to grant access to your Business Portfolio, Instagram Account, and Ad Accounts.
- NOTE: We strongly advise not deselecting any of the options listed to avoid disrupting other connections that may be in place.
Click Continue and Save.
You will return to Sprout and can then select the specific profile you are going to add to your account.
- NOTE: if any linked profiles from your Business Portfolio pulled in with the initial authorization, you can use this step to confirm the profiles you will actually be adding to your Group in Sprout.
Update the Group and User permissions as needed and then click Save.