Connecting your social media accounts to Upfluence Creator Space unlocks powerful features that help you track performance, get discovered by more brands, and streamline your collaboration workflow.
Why connect your accounts
Instagram connection benefits
Automatic Story tracking: Your brand collaboration Stories are automatically imported for performance tracking
Accurate reporting: Brands get precise Story metrics on campaign performance, leading to better partnerships
Time savings: No more manual uploads or screenshot sharing
Professional credibility: Verified profiles are preferred by brands
TikTok & YouTube connection benefits
Enhanced profile: Richer creator profiles help brands understand your full reach
Better matching: Our system can recommend you for more relevant campaigns
Increased visibility: Brands prefer working with creators who have verified, complete profiles
Cross-platform insights: Show your multi-platform presence to potential partners
How to connect your accounts
Instagram connection
Starting Points: You can begin the connection process from:
Welcome page (after logging into Creator Space)
If you already have a professional account:
Click Connect from any of the locations above
You'll be redirected to Instagram in your browser - log in with your credentials
On the permission popup, keep "Access and manage insights" toggled ON
🔒 This permission only gives Upfluence access to content related to your brand collaborations. Personal posts are never accessed.
Click Allow
Look for the green indicator and "Instagram connected" message
If you have a personal account:
Click Connect from any location
Log into Instagram in your browser
When prompted, click Change to switch to a professional account
Choose Creator or Business, then click Next
Select your account category and click Done
Click Continue > Done
Keep "Access and manage insights" toggled ON and click Allow
🔒 This permission only gives Upfluence access to content related to your brand collaborations. Personal posts are never accessed.
Confirm you see the green "Instagram connected" status
Troubleshooting Instagram connection issues
If you're experiencing connection problems, try these solutions in order:
Clear browser cache and try again
Switch to desktop if using mobile
Temporarily remove Instagram app: Delete the app from your phone, complete the connection process, then reinstall the app
TikTok connection
Click Connect in the TikTok section
Choose your preferred connection method from the options provided
If using QR code: Scan with your mobile device's camera
Confirm login or sign up as prompted
Your TikTok account is now linked to your Upfluence creator profile
YouTube connection
Click Connect in the YouTube section
Select your YouTube account from the list
Click Continue
Your YouTube channel is now linked to your Upfluence creator profile
What happens after connecting?
Automatic Story tracking: Stories who matches brands' tracking set up are automatically pulled into your creator space at least once every 24 hours
Manual backup: If a Story doesn't import automatically, you can still upload it manually
Pro tip: Include relevant hashtags or mentions in your captions (not as stickers) for accurate tracking
Privacy & security: Only track content related to brand collaborations (see below "Pro tip"), personal posts are never accessed
Connection duration: Links last for 90 days, then require reauthorization
TikTok & YouTube
Profile enhancement: Your creator profile becomes more attractive to brands
Matching improvements: Better campaign recommendations on Marketplace based on your multi-platform presence
Connection duration: Links last for 365 days, then require reauthorization
No data tracking: These connections only enrich your profile, no content tracking occurs
Upfluence cannot access:
Personal posts or content unrelated to brand partnerships
Private messages or personal data
Account passwords or sensitive information
Managing your connections
You can disconnect any account at any time from your Creator Space settings. This will:
Stop automatic Story tracking for Instagram
Remove the account from your creator space
Reconnect any time if you want to use the features again
FAQ
1. What does "Manage your business" permission allow Upfluence to access?
When connecting your Instagram to Upfluence, you’ll see a permission called “Manage your business.” This is required so Upfluence can:
Track Instagram Stories related to your brand partnerships
Display those Stories in your Creator Space
🔒 This permission does not give access to unrelated or personal content. Upfluence only accesses what’s needed to track and report on brand collaborations — nothing more.
2. How often do I need to reconnect my Instagram?
Instagram connections last 90 days. You'll receive notifications before it expires, and reconnecting takes just a few clicks.
3. Will connecting affect my personal content?
No. Upfluence only accesses content related to brand collaborations. Your personal posts, messages, and unrelated content remain completely private.
4. Do I need to connect all platforms?
While not required, connecting all platforms gives you the best results. All three connections help brands discover you and help our AI match you with more relevant campaigns shown on Marketplace. Instagram connection also enables Story tracking, which significantly increases your chances of being contacted by brands.