When you connect your Meta ad account in Adyft, you may see a warning: "No Instagram account linked to this ad account." This means your Instagram ads will run but show your Facebook Page name as the sender — not your Instagram handle. Fixing this takes less than 5 minutes.
Why This Matters
Instagram users see who the ad is coming from. If you have an Instagram account (@yourbrand), you want the ad to say "Sponsored by @yourbrand" — not your Facebook Page name. Linking your Instagram account gives your ads credibility and increases engagement.
Step 1 — Open Meta Business Manager Settings
Go to business.facebook.com and make sure you are logged in as the admin of your business portfolio. Click on Settings (the gear icon in the left sidebar).
Step 2 — Go to Instagram Accounts
In the left sidebar, under the Accounts section, click Instagram accounts. This is where all Instagram profiles connected to your business portfolio are managed.
Step 3 — Add Your Instagram Account
Click the blue Add button (top right). You will be prompted to log in to your Instagram account. Use the Instagram username and password for your business profile. Once logged in, Instagram will confirm the connection.
💡 Important: You must be an admin of the Instagram account to add it here. Personal Instagram accounts can be added, but Instagram Business or Creator accounts work best for ads.
Step 4 — Assign Instagram to Your Ad Account
After adding the Instagram account, you need to assign it to your ad account. In the left sidebar click Ad accounts, select your ad account, then click Assign assets and choose the Instagram account you just added. Grant it full access.
Step 5 — Reconnect Meta in Adyft
Go back to Adyft, disconnect your Meta account (Settings → Meta Ads → Disconnect), then reconnect. When the account picker appears, your ad account will now show your Instagram account linked below it. Select it and save.
What If I Do Not Have an Instagram Account Yet?
Create an Instagram Business account for your brand at instagram.com, then follow the steps above. Your ads can still run on Instagram without linking an account — they will just use your Facebook Page name. But for best results, always link an Instagram account.
Troubleshooting
- 1Instagram account not showing in the list — make sure you are logged in as the admin of the Instagram account in the same browser session.
- 2Cannot assign Instagram to ad account — check that your ad account is inside the same Business Portfolio, not a personal ad account.
- 3Still seeing "No Instagram linked" in Adyft after reconnecting — disconnect and reconnect Meta again. The app fetches the linked accounts fresh on each connect.
- 4Instagram account says "No activity" — this is normal for newly linked accounts. It does not affect ad delivery.
Once linked, your Instagram handle will appear on all your Instagram ad placements — Reels, Stories, Feed, and Explore. This single step significantly improves ad trust and click-through rates.