Easy Tech TutsHow to View Instagram Professional Dashboard, Enable it & Meaning 2025
By Impran M N
The Professional Dashboard is where Creator and Business accounts manage monetization, insights, and payout settings on Instagram. This guide covers finding the dashboard and setting up a payout account so ad revenue can be deposited automatically.
01Open the Professional Dashboard
Tap your Profile icon, then the menu icon in the top right, and select Professional Dashboard — available only on Creator or Business accounts.
02Navigate to payout setup
Scroll down and tap Set Up Payout Account, or go to Settings, Business/Creator, Monetization, then Payouts.
03Log in with Facebook if prompted
You may need to log in using your linked Facebook account to continue the payout setup process.
04Choose and link a payout method
Select a payout method such as PayPal, follow the prompts to link the account, and complete the setup.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Business or Creator account to see the Professional Dashboard?
Yes, the Professional Dashboard is only available for Creator or Business accounts, not standard personal accounts.
What payout methods can I use?
Instagram supports payout options such as PayPal, set up through the Monetization and Payouts section of your dashboard.
Do I need to manually withdraw my earnings?
No, once your payout account is set up, ad revenue is generally deposited automatically without a manual withdrawal step.
Why do I need to log in with Facebook to set up payouts?
Instagram's payout setup is tied to Facebook's account system, so you may be prompted to log in with Facebook to continue.
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