How To Fix No Permission On Instagram Ads​? Easy Guide [2025]

No permission on Instagram ads? Can’t use this ad account to create ads on Instagram? Don’t worry, we will help you fix all no permission errors with your Instagram ad account. Get the ability to promote on Instagram back in 2025.

What Does No Permission Mean On Instagram Ads?

No permission is a typical error notification on Instagram. It usually appears during the ad creation process with a further description. 

For example: 

• You can’t create a promotion because your ad account is not active.
• You can’t create a promotion because the Facebook user [username] isn’t an admin of the page [page name].

If you see this notification, it means you currently cannot create ads or boost posts on Instagram. To get permission to run ads, you need to resolve the cause of this error.

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5 Reasons For No Permission On Instagram Ads And How To Fix

The no permission error can occur due to different reasons. Here are the most common causes and what you can do to troubleshoot them.

Reason #1: You are using an Instagram personal account

The first common reason why you cannot boost posts or create promotions on Instagram is that you are not using a professional account. Personal accounts are not permitted to advertise on the platform.

How to fix:

On your Instagram app, go to your profile, then select Edit profile. Switch your Instagram profile to a business or creator account. 

Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your professional account and link it to a Facebook page (optional).

Expert tip: Some Instagram advertisers reported this error even when using a professional account. I told them to switch to personal and then back again, and the error disappeared.

Reason #2: You are not the linked Facebook page admin

Is Instagram saying that you cannot create a promotion because you are not an admin of a Facebook page? Then it means you lack the authority to run ads through the Facebook page connected to this Instagram account.

How to fix:

Give admin access to the linked Facebook account.

Reason #3: Your ad account is restricted from advertising on Instagram

In such cases, you may receive an alert saying that you can’t advertise because your ad account is not active.

When you see this message, it interprets your ad account is disabled or restricted from advertising. As a result, you have no permission to use it for Instagram promotions. 

How to fix:

To troubleshoot the issue, you need to identify why your ad account is disabled. Is it due to policy violations, unusual activity, or payment issues? You can refer to our previous guide on fixing an ad account disabled on Instagram. Then, take our respective instructions to resolve the issue. 

If the appeal fails, switch to a new ad account to continue advertising on Instagram.

Reason #4: Your Facebook page is unpublished

Make sure your Facebook page is published before you run Instagram ads on it. An unpublished or suspended Facebook page may also cause this error. 

How to fix:

• If you previously deactivated your Facebook page, go to Page Settings to restore it.
• If Facebook suspends your page due to violations, go to Page Settings, select Linked Accounts, and unlink the Instagram account from your page. Then, reconnect it to a new, functional page.

Reason #5: Your Instagram app is not working properly

Sometimes, the no permission error on Instagram ads may be due to app technical glitches. 

How to fix:

Try restarting your phone, clearing your cache, or reinstalling the Instagram app. This works like a reboot and can be more effective than you think.

If you’ve tried all solutions and the error still shows, report the issue to Instagram via the Meta Business Help Center or Instagram Help Center. You may also consult other advertisers and experts at GDT Agency to see if any system error happens on Instagram’s end. 

Final Thoughts

The Instagram ad no permission​ error is frequent and fixable. By understanding Instagram’s alerts and taking proper solutions, you can restore your ability to promote on Instagram with ease. 

Let us know if this guide to fixing no permission on Instagram ads helps. Feel free to drop a comment if you have further problems with Facebook and Instagram ads or ad accounts. Our expert team is here, ready to help you at any time.

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