Fix: Instagram Share to Facebook Stopped Working Problem

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Subrato Chatterjee

Last updated on September 17, 2023

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How To Fix Instagram Share to Facebook Stopped Working Problem

Recently, users started complaining that the same post will be displayed previously whenever they posted something on Instagram in Facebook. But now, it isn’t showing up in the Facebook time after the recent patch update. I know sometimes this kind of issue bothered users. But, trust me! You can fix this irritating error easily by using a couple of methods. But, yeah, you need to read the guide till the end as each step is important. So, here are the steps that you require to follow:

Fix 1: Log Out From Both The Devices

Many users are reported that by doing this, the share stopped working issue get resolved. So, I recommend you to try this once and see if it helps:

Open your Instagram app, click on the profile and hit the three vertical lines located at the top-right corner of the screen. Then, select Settings.
Now, locate and hit Log Out button.
Likewise, in order to log out from Facebook, open your Facebook app, click on the three lines icon located in the top-right corner of the screen.
After that, simply locate and select the Log Out option.

That’s it. Now, you need to login into Facebook first and then Instagram. Then, link both accounts using fix 2.

Fix 2: Link Your Facebook Account Correctly

Launch Instagram and click on the profile. Now, hit the three vertical lines located in the top-right corner. Then, tap on Settings.
After that, select the Account option and click on Linked Accounts. Now, from the various linking options, you need to select Facebook. If prompted, grant it permission.

Link Facebook to Instagram

Now, to ensure that your account is linked or not, you can check so, if your Facebook tag turns blue. This means the account is successfully linked and activated now.

That’s it. Now, your both profiles are linked successfully. You can now check if the issue gets resolved or not.

Fix 3: Change Your Facebook Password

Many players worldwide reported that changing the Facebook password, help them to resolve the error permanently. So, you can also give it a shot. Here are the steps to change your Facebook password, in case you don’t know.

Launch the Facebook app and select the three vertical lines located at the top-right corner of the screen. After that, locate and click on the Settings. Most probably, you’ll get this option under the Settings and Privacy option.
Then, hit the Security and Login button. After that, select the Change password option. Then, type in a strong password and change it. Now, you may need to log in again using your newly set password.

Change Facebook Passqord

That’s it. Now, you can open Instagram and check if the issue gets resolved or not. However, now most probably the Instagram share to Facebook stopped working issue gets resolved.

Fix 4: Delete Instagram From Facebook

This is another effective fix that you can try. But, yeah, keep in mind that by doing this, you have all previously posted Instagram posts removed from Facebook. If you have no issue with that, then follow the steps given below:

Launch the Facebook using your browser and click on the small drop arrow located in the top menu of the screen. Then, click on the Settings from that menu.
After that, locate and select the Apps and websites option.
Then, from the apps list, select Instagram. That’s it. Now, hit the Remove button.

Delete Instagram From Facebook

Now, once you remove your account, you can again link your Facebook and Instagram account with each other and start enjoying it because now your Instagram share to Facebook stopped working issue get resolved.

Fix 5: Unlink Facebook

It is the best option as sometimes we changed our Facebook password. But, as our Instagram is linked to our Facebook account, still, it is not logged out from there even after changing the password. But, all thanks to this feature, Instagram stop posting your uploads to Facebook due to security concerns.

So, if you are also changing your Facebook in recent times, then I recommend you unlink your Facebook account with Instagram and then link it again. Once done, check if the issue gets resolved or not.

Conclusion

So, now most probably your Instagram share to Facebook stopped working issue get resolved. But, if you are still encountering the same issue, then I recommend you contact the support team and ask them to help fix this. Although you do not need any other than the above mentioned in this guide, still if you have any doubts, please let us know in the comment section.