> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.apyconnect.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect Instagram

> Handle the direct messages and comments from your Instagram account.

Connect your Instagram account to handle its **direct messages** and **comments** from ApyConnect.

## Before you start

* A **professional** Instagram account (business or creator).
* That it's **linked to a Facebook page**, as Meta requires to grant access to messages.

## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Start the connection">
    In **Channels**, choose **Instagram** and begin the wizard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authorize with Meta">
    Sign in to Meta and grant the permissions so ApyConnect can manage your messages and comments.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose the account">
    Select the Instagram account you want to connect.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Assign an inbox">
    In **Channels**, use **Assign inbox** to route its conversations to the inbox you choose.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  The **comments** on your posts and ads appear in the **Comments** section. See [Social comments](/en/guias/comentarios).
</Note>