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# How To Remove An Instagram Account From Ads Manager In 2026 (Quick And Simple)

Whether you are rebranding your business, switching accounts, or just want to remove unused Instagram accounts, knowing [how to remove an Instagram account from Ads Manager](https://agencygdt.com/blog/how-to-remove-an-instagram-account-from-ads-manager/) is a must. In today's article, I will provide a simple guide with step-by-step instructions for quick disconnection in 2026. 

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How To Remove An Instagram Account From Ads Manager In 2025[/caption]

## **Understand The Connection Between Instagram And Ads Manager **

Before we get to the removal process, it’s essential to understand why an Instagram is connected to Ads Manager.

As you may know, Facebook has owned Instagram since 2012. Therefore, businesses must connect their Instagram business account with a Facebook Page and a Business Manager (BM) account to advertise on Instagram. And Facebook Ads Manager is the platform to create and manage Facebook and Instagram ads. That’s how they are connected.

Therefore, to remove an Instagram account from Ads Manager, you need to disconnect it from the Facebook Page and the BM account. 

## **How To Remove An Instagram Account From Ads Manager: Full Steps In 2026**

Now let’s dive into how to detach your Instagram account from Ads Manager with my detailed guide. Kindly follow it orderly to ensure hassle-free removal.

> *Note: You must have full control of the Facebook Page and the BM account to remove an Instagram account from Ads Manager.*

### **Step 1: Disconnect your Instagram account and Facebook page**

Here’s how to remove your Instagram account from your Facebook page. 

Open

***Facebook ***

and switch your profile to the Facebook Page that is linked to your Instagram account.

Go to the Page and click

***Settings ***

from the

***Manage Page ***

sidebar.

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Page Settings[/caption]

Under

***Permissions***

, click

***Linked Accounts***

.

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Linked Accounts[/caption]

Click

***View***

next to Instagram. You can see your Instagram account info here.

Go ahead and click

***Disconnect account***

.

You will see a message asking if you are sure about this disconnection. Click

***Yes, Disconnect ***

to confirm.

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Disconnect Instagram account[/caption]

And you will be sent a green check mark saying

***Account disconnected***

. Click

***Done***

.

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Account disconnected[/caption]

### **Step 2: Remove an Instagram account from a Business Manager**

After you’ve done with disconnecting the Instagram account from your Facebook Page, you can remove it from your BM account by doing as follows.  

Open Facebook Business and select the BM account that you need to remove the Instagram account. 

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Business Manager[/caption]

Next, click on the

***Business***

***Settings ***

icon.

Then, click on

***Instagram accounts***

under

***Accounts***

.

Select the Instagram account you need to remove.

Click

***Remove ***

>

***Remove Instagram account***

.

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Remove Instagram account from a BM[/caption]

You will see a notice that says:

*This Instagram account has been removed from your business. *

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Instagram account has been removed[/caption]

Click

***Ok***

.

*Video: How to remove an Instagram account from a BM (business portfolio)*

*Source: Gwrite*

### **Step 3: Confirm the removal**

Finally, you can go to Facebook Ads Manager to check if your Instagram account has been removed successfully.

Create a new campaign and select the Facebook Page in the Ad set level. If you no longer see the Instagram account that you want to remove, then disconnection was successful.

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Confirm removal[/caption]

You can also log into Instagram to check if it’s still connected to your page or not. 

## **Important Considerations When Removing An Instagram Account From Ads Manager**

Know these things before clicking the

***Remove ***

button. 

This removal will impact your advertising activity. You will lose the ability to create new ads for this Instagram account. Existing ads launched from Ads Manager won’t be shown on this Instagram account anymore. You also cannot track ad performance for that account in Ads Manager.

However, you can reconnect it in the future whenever you want.

Also, removing an Instagram account from your Facebook Page, BM, and Ads Manager doesn’t delete the account itself or existing posts.

## **Why Remove An Instagram Account From Ads Manager?**

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Why remove an Instagram account from Ads Manager[/caption]

There are several reasons why knowing how to remove an Instagram account from Ads Manager becomes crucial.

**Rebranding**

If you're rebranding your business, you can disconnect the old Instagram account and connect a new one that aligns with your new brand identity.

**Switching assets**

If you want to switch between Instagram accounts, Pages, or BM accounts, you must know how to disconnect them for new connections. 

**Discarding unused accounts**

Removing unused or disabled Instagram accounts can help you organize and manage active accounts more easily. 

***>>> You may also be interested in: The Ultimate Guide To ***[Adding An Admin To Instagram](https://agencygdt.com/blog/adding-an-admin-to-instagram/)*** In 2025***

## **Conclusion**

Knowing

***how to remove an Instagram account from Ads Manager***

is valuable for businesses. By following the steps outlined in this simple guide, you can ensure a quick and smooth disconnection. If you still have any questions, let us know. GDT Agency lives up to its motto** "Your Gateway to Global Ad Power"** by giving businesses instant access to a **premium advertising ad account** for Facebook, Google, and TikTok. Instead of struggling with restrictive personal profiles or slow approvals, brands can rent a high-limit, agency-level account that’s ready to scale from day one. This service lets marketers run larger campaigns, reach wider audiences, and stay competitive in fast-moving markets - all backed by GDT Agency’s dedicated support team and transparent processes.

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wishes you a happy disconnecting!

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