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Instagram’s Graph publishing API only accepts Business or Creator accounts. A Personal account cannot be used for API posting — Meta returns OAuthException with a sub-code indicating the account type mismatch the moment our connect callback inspects the account.

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How to fix

The user needs to switch their Instagram account from Personal to Business or Creator, then reconnect:
  1. Open the Instagram app on mobile.
  2. Settings → Account → Switch to Professional Account.
  3. Pick Business or Creator.
  4. Return to the dashboard and re-run the Instagram connect flow.
Personal accounts cannot publish via API — there’s no workaround on the platform side.