Signal Crew works only with Instagram professional accounts. Switching takes about two minutes, it's free, and nothing you already have goes away.
Why switch
It's free. There's no charge to have a professional account.
You keep everything. Your followers, posts, reels and username stay exactly as they are.
It unlocks insights. Professional accounts show views, reach and audience data. That is how you prove your views to us and to brands, and how we pay you correctly.
It unlocks the "Paid partnership" label, which you'll need for paid posts (see page 4).
Instagram offers two professional types: Creator and Business. Pick Creator. It's made for public figures, content makers and page admins.
Instagram: step by step
In the Instagram app on your phone:
Go to your profile and tap the menu ☰ (top right).
In Settings and activity, scroll to For professionals and tap Account type and tools.
Tap Switch to professional account, then tap Continue through the intro screens.
Pick the category that best describes you, for example "Digital creator", "Video creator", "Entertainment website" or "Artist". You can turn off "Display on profile" if you don't want it shown.
Choose Creator and tap Next. You can skip the optional steps, like adding contact details or connecting a Facebook Page.
Instagram moves its menus around from time to time. If yours looks different, search "professional" in the settings search bar, or check the Instagram Help Center.
Check it worked
A Professional dashboard button now shows on your profile.
Open any reel or post and tap View insights. If you see views and reach, you're set.
Your account must be public. Professional accounts can't be private, and we can't verify views on a private account.
Facebook
You can use either of these for Facebook campaigns:
Professional mode on your profile. In the Facebook app, go to your profile, tap the ⋯ (three dots) next to "Edit profile", tap Turn on professional mode, then Turn on. Your friends and posts stay. You get insights and creator tools.
A Facebook Page. If you run a meme or fan page as a Facebook Page, that already has insights. Just make sure you are an admin with full control.
YouTube
For YouTube you just need a channel. There's no special account type to switch to.
To find your channel link, open YouTube Studio, go to Customization → Basic info, and look under Handle. Your link looks like youtube.com/@yourhandle.
In the YouTube app, tap your profile picture, then your channel name. Your @handle shows under your name.
Give us the @handle link when you add your channel to Signal Crew.
Common problems
Problem
What to do
My account is private
Campaign posts must be public so views can be counted. Switching to professional makes your account public. If you need a private personal account, keep it separate from your creator page.
I want to switch back
You can, any time: menu ☰ → Account type and tools → Switch account type → Switch to personal account. But you'll lose insights, and we won't be able to verify your views for campaigns.
I have a Business account
That works too, but Creator usually fits individuals and fan pages better. You can switch between them in Account type and tools.
I can't find the option
Update the Instagram app first. Some options are limited on teen accounts.
Age
Signal Crew members must be 18 or older, because you sign an agreement with us and receive payments in your own name.