The short answer
On the Instagram tile, sign in with Instagram itself. You don't need a Facebook Page. Cosmo can then post the reels and carousels you approve and manage comments. The sign-in renews itself as long as it hasn't fully expired.
| Account | What Cosmo does with it | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Posts the reels and carousels you approve and tracks what gets saved and shared. | Reads, and posts only what you approve |
Two ways to connect Instagram
- Instagram Login (direct). Tap the Instagram tile and sign in on instagram.com. It works for Instagram professional (business or creator) accounts and asks to publish content and manage comments.
- Through Facebook. If the Instagram app isn't set up on the server, the Instagram tile uses the Facebook Page sign-in instead and brings in the Instagram account linked to your Page. See Connect Meta.
If you connect both ways, Cosmo uses the direct Instagram connection.
Expiry
Instagram sign-ins last about 60 days and Cosmo renews them while they're still valid. If one fully expires (for example after a long break, or if you change your password), the tile shows "Needs reconnecting". Tap Reconnect.
Still stuck?
Email roy@cosmocmo.com and tell us what you tried. We'll help.