Understanding This Meta Error

Sometimes when connecting Instagram to BranchUp, you may see an error message that looks like it’s from BranchUp. However, this message actually comes from Meta (Instagram’s parent company). It indicates a permissions issue in your Instagram account settings


Error Description

OAuthException: Your account’s future activity history off Meta technologies is currently turned off"

It means Instagram is blocking third-party connections until a setting is updated.


How to Resolve

Please follow the steps below in your Instagram account:

  1. Log in to your Instagram account

  2. Click your profile picture in the top right

  3. Select Settings & privacy

  4. Click Settings

  5. Open Accounts Center

  6. Select Your information and permissions

  7. Click Your activity off Meta technologies

  8. Select Manage future activity

  9. Click CONNECT future activity



Final Steps

  • Once completed, log back into BranchUp and try connecting Instagram again.

  • Make sure your Instagram account is set to a Professional Account, as this is required for integrations.


For additional details, you can also review Meta’s related help article.