Prerequisites

Instagram Business Account - An active Instagram Business or Creator account with posting history

Facebook Page Connection - Instagram account connected to a Facebook Page for advanced insights

Content History - At least 30 days of posts and stories for meaningful pattern analysis

Admin Access - Admin access to both Instagram account and connected Facebook Page

Connection Methods

Instagram Business API

Connect through Facebook's Instagram Basic Display API for comprehensive business insights.

Meta Business Integration

Connect through Meta Business Manager for multi-account access and team collaboration.

Connection Guide

Step 1: Access Instagram Business Integration

Navigate to Integrations in Datapad and select Instagram Business:

Instagram Business connect screen on Datapad UI

Step 2: Authenticate with Meta Account

Click "Connect with Instagram" and sign in with your Meta account:

Instagram Business OAuth authentication

Step 3: Select Instagram Accounts

Choose which Instagram Business accounts you want to analyze:

Instagram Business account selection

Datapad only requests read-only access to your Instagram insights data and never posts content or modifies your account settings.

Example Queries

Here are some example questions you can ask once your Instagram Business data is connected:

"Which hashtags are driving the most reach and engagement for my posts?"

"What type of content gets the most saves and shares on my account?"

"When is the best time to post for maximum engagement from my audience?"

"How has my follower growth trended over the past 3 months?"

"Which posts had the highest reach-to-engagement ratio this month?"

"How do my story views compare to my feed post impressions?"

💬 Instagram Growth Tips

Focus on engagement rate rather than just follower count for better content insights

Ask about story completion rates to optimize story content strategy

Request seasonal content analysis to plan ahead for peak engagement periods

Use audience demographic insights to create more targeted content

Behind the Scenes

Datapad connects to the Instagram Graph API and Facebook Insights to fetch your business account performance data, audience demographics, and content analytics. Our AI analyzes posting patterns, hashtag performance, and engagement trends to provide specific recommendations for growing your Instagram presence and increasing audience engagement.

Troubleshooting

Authorization failed

If Instagram authorization fails:

Ensure your Instagram account is set to Business or Creator mode
Verify your Instagram account is connected to a Facebook Page
Check that you have admin access to both accounts
Try disconnecting and reconnecting through Meta Business Manager

Missing insights data

If insights data is missing:

Verify your Instagram account has been in Business mode for at least 24 hours
Check that your account meets Instagram's minimum requirements for insights
Ensure posts have been published for sufficient time to generate data
Confirm your account isn't restricted by Instagram policies

Limited data access

If you're seeing limited data:

Verify the Facebook Page connection is properly configured
Check that Instagram Professional Dashboard shows insights data
Ensure you have the necessary permissions on the connected Facebook Page
Contact support if data appears incomplete after proper setup