{"id":139,"date":"2024-01-22T18:57:34","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T18:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/?p=139"},"modified":"2024-03-15T12:06:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T12:06:05","slug":"how-to-turn-off-business-account-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-off-business-account-on-instagram\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn Off Business Account on Instagram (Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you already have a business account on Instagram but for any reason you want to turn it off and switch back to a personal or creator account, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Instagram business account feature has plenty of features and options that can help you efficiently promote your business on the platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you close or discontinue your business later on, there\u2019s no point in keeping the Instagram business account live.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, you can convert it back to a personal account and use it for your personal needs without deleting it.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"erdyt-6a8cfd84beb81\" data-id=\"-Gh-k7ZqCzE\" class=\"erd-youtube-responsive\" style=\"display:block;position:relative;clear:both;width:100%;max-width:100%;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\"><div class=\"erd-ytplay\" id=\"erdytp--Gh-k7ZqCzE-6a8cfd84beb81\" data-vid=\"-Gh-k7ZqCzE\"   data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-Gh-k7ZqCzE?loop=1&#038;autoplay=1&#038;rel=0\" data-allowfullscreen=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/-Gh-k7ZqCzE\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube Video\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this post, we\u2019ll show you how to turn off a business account on Instagram from your mobile or desktop device by following some easy steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, without wasting any further time, let\u2019s dive right in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Instagram Business Account?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Instagram business account is a specific type of profile on Instagram that gives you access to multiple useful features that can help your business grow on Instagram.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone can convert their creator or personal profile to a business profile with a click of a button without giving out any legal business details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, no matter whether you have a registered business or just a hobby one, you can create a business account on Instagram and start promoting your business to a huge audience base without any limitations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, the added benefit is you get to access an insanely useful set of features like:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram post scheduler.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram insights (analytics).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Option to share likes on stories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to Instagram ads.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to shoppable post feature.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t convert your profile into a business account, you won\u2019t be able to enjoy these outstanding benefits that can skyrocket your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Turn Off Business Account on Instagram (iPhone &amp; Android)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turning off a business account on Instagram is super easy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re using the Instagram app on your Android or iPhone mobile device, follow the steps as outlined below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open your Instagram app and head over to the profile section.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on the<\/span><b> three horizontal lines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the top right corner of the screen and click on <\/span><b>\u201cSettings &amp; privacy.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-140 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Instagram-settings-and-privacy.png\" alt=\"Instagram settings and privacy\" width=\"828\" height=\"1613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Instagram-settings-and-privacy.png 828w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Instagram-settings-and-privacy-154x300.png 154w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Instagram-settings-and-privacy-768x1496.png 768w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Instagram-settings-and-privacy-526x1024.png 526w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Instagram-settings-and-privacy-788x1536.png 788w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Now, scroll down, and under the <\/span><b>\u201cFor professionals\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> section, tap on <\/span><b>\u201cBusiness tools and controls.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-141 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Instagram-business-account-tools.png\" alt=\"Instagram business account tools\" width=\"828\" height=\"1530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Instagram-business-account-tools.png 828w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Instagram-business-account-tools-162x300.png 162w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Instagram-business-account-tools-768x1419.png 768w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Instagram-business-account-tools-554x1024.png 554w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Then, click on <\/span><b>\u201cSwitch account type\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and select any of the two options based on your preference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-142 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turn-off-business-account-on-Instagram-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Turn off business account on Instagram\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turn-off-business-account-on-Instagram-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turn-off-business-account-on-Instagram-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turn-off-business-account-on-Instagram-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turn-off-business-account-on-Instagram-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turn-off-business-account-on-Instagram-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turn-off-business-account-on-Instagram-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turn-off-business-account-on-Instagram-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turn-off-business-account-on-Instagram-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once everything is done, confirm your action, and you\u2019re all done.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-143 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turn-off-Instagram-business-account.png\" alt=\"Turn off Instagram business account\" width=\"828\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turn-off-Instagram-business-account.png 828w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turn-off-Instagram-business-account-300x278.png 300w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turn-off-Instagram-business-account-768x712.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, your business Instagram account will be converted into a personal account, and all those extra features like analytics and Instagram ads manager will be removed from your account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, you can also convert your account to a creator account if that\u2019s what you want. The choice is completely yours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is you can once again convert your personal account into a business one whenever you want without any restrictions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Turn Off Business Account on Instagram (Desktop &amp; Laptop)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not using Instagram on your mobile device (which is very rare, to be honest), you can also turn off business account on Instagram using the Instagram web version on your desktop or laptop device.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how you can do that:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Log in to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.instagram.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and quickly head over to your profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tap on the <\/span><b>\u201cNut icon\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and click on <\/span><b>\u201cSettings &amp; privacy\u201d.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-147 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Settings-and-privacy.png\" alt=\"Settings and privacy\" width=\"824\" height=\"784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Settings-and-privacy.png 824w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Settings-and-privacy-300x285.png 300w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Settings-and-privacy-768x731.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3. <\/b>Now scroll down and<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0tap on <\/span><b>\u201cSwitch to personal account.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-148 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turn-off-business-account-instagram-desktop.png\" alt=\"Turn off business account instagram desktop\" width=\"2290\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turn-off-business-account-instagram-desktop.png 2290w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turn-off-business-account-instagram-desktop-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turn-off-business-account-instagram-desktop-768x223.png 768w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turn-off-business-account-instagram-desktop-1024x297.png 1024w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turn-off-business-account-instagram-desktop-1536x445.png 1536w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turn-off-business-account-instagram-desktop-2048x594.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2290px) 100vw, 2290px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4. <\/b>Then confirm your action, and your business account will be converted into a personal account.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-150 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Switch-from-Instagram-business-account.png\" alt=\"Switch from Instagram business account\" width=\"850\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Switch-from-Instagram-business-account.png 850w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Switch-from-Instagram-business-account-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Switch-from-Instagram-business-account-768x493.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that\u2019s how easily you can convert your business Instagram account into a creator or personal account within a minute.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what device you use, the steps and processes are similar.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram Business Account Vs Personal Account<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram has different types of accounts for different purposes, and two of those account types are business accounts and personal accounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you get the same Instagram feed and organic growth opportunities on both account types, business accounts come with added perks that can accelerate your business growth overnight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re someone who just uses Instagram for personal usage, you should not look further beyond the personal account type.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you own and run a business, Instagram\u2019s business account type can bring in lots of useful features such as analytical insights, access to Instagram ads, the ability to include links to <a href=\"https:\/\/getlikes.com\/blog\/why-are-my-instagram-stories-blurry\/\">Instagram stories<\/a>, a contact button on your profile, Instagram post scheduler, and access to Instagram shoppable posts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Things to Remember Before Turing Off Your Business Account<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. You\u2019ll Lose All The Additional Features<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you switch your Instagram business account to a personal or creator account, you\u2019ll lose all the features that come additionally for businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the features you\u2019ll lose immediately after switching your account:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram post scheduler.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram insights (analytics).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding contact information to the profile.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to add links to stories.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides these additional features, all the other common features will still be available for your account without any interruption.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. You Won\u2019t Be Able to Run Ads<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram ads are a crucial source of promotion for many businesses these days, as most of their target audience stays active on the platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you discontinue your Instagram business account, you won\u2019t be able to run ads for your products or business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you run ads through your Facebook ad manager, your account must be converted into a business account to proceed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How long does it take for the business account features to be disabled?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you switch back your account from business to personal, all the added perks and features are disabled immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Is Instagram business account free?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, Instagram business accounts are totally free, and Instagram never charges you a penny to convert your account to a business one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Can I use my personal Instagram for business?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can use your personal Instagram for business as long as you don\u2019t want to run ads or want the added features such as Instagram insights and post scheduler.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Does Instagram pay money for business account?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, Instagram does not pay any money for business accounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Can you switch back and forth between business and creator accounts?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can switch back and forth between business and creator accounts anytime you want without any limitations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Can I hide my business Instagram account?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technically, Instagram does not give any option to hide a business Instagram account, but if you want, you can deactivate your account to hide it completely from the platform. And you can reactivate it again whenever you want.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram\u2019s business account is a must-have if you want to accelerate the growth of your business and acquire more customers using the platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you have closed down your business and moved on, it\u2019s better to turn off the business account on Instagram and convert it into a personal one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, what\u2019s the point of having a business account if that business itself doesn\u2019t exist anymore?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have outlined the steps to turn off business account on Instagram in a very detailed manner, so you probably won\u2019t have any issues along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you already have a business account on Instagram but for any reason you want to turn it off and switch back to a personal or creator account, we\u2019ve got you covered. 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