How to Share Instagram Posts to Discord & Slack with Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate sharing Instagram posts to Discord and Slack using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step guide to streamline your social media management. Explore efficient methods for automating routine tasks with clear, concise instructions suited for both newcomers and experienced professionals.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Instagram Automation

To begin sharing Instagram posts to Discord and Slack, you will need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by typing the URL Pabbly.com/connect in your browser. This will take you to the landing page of Pabbly Connect.

On the right-hand side, you’ll find options to sign in or sign up. If you’re new, click on the sign-up tab, which takes less than two minutes and grants you 100 free tasks. After signing in, you’ll be directed to the all applications page where you can start using Pabbly Connect.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Once logged into Pabbly Connect, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. You will be prompted to name your workflow. For this integration, name it ‘Share Instagram Posts to Discord and Slack’. After naming, click on the ‘Create’ button to proceed.

In the next window, you will need to set up triggers and actions. The trigger application will be Instagram for Business. Choose ‘New Media Posted’ as the trigger event, which will initiate the workflow every time a new post is made on Instagram. Pabbly Connect will check for new data every 10 minutes.

3. Connecting Instagram to Pabbly Connect

After setting the trigger, click on ‘Connect’ to link your Instagram for Business account with Pabbly Connect. You will be prompted to add a new connection. Click on ‘Add New Connection’ and authorize Pabbly Connect to access your Instagram account.

Once connected, select the Instagram account you wish to use. After setting up the connection, create a post on Instagram to test the integration. After posting, return to Pabbly Connect and click on ‘Save and Test Request’. This will fetch the latest post data, which includes the username, media type, URL, caption, and timestamp.

• Username of the post
• Media type of the post
• Caption of the post
• URL of the media

This data is crucial for your next steps in sharing the post details with your team.

4. Formatting Date with Pabbly Connect

To ensure the date is shared in a readable format, the next step involves using Pabbly Connect’s DateTime Formatter feature. Select this as your next action application and choose ‘Format Date Only’ as the action event.

After connecting, map the timestamp data from the previous step. This mapping is essential to dynamically capture the date each time the workflow runs. Choose your desired date format and click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify the formatted date.

Once the date is formatted correctly, it’s time to send the message to your team on Discord. Add Discord as the next action application and select ‘Send Channel Message’ as the action event. Connect your Discord account to Pabbly Connect and prepare to send the post details.

5. Sending Messages to Discord and Slack

After connecting to Discord, you will need to create a webhook URL. Go to your Discord account, create a webhook, and copy the URL. Return to Pabbly Connect and paste this URL in the required field.

Compose the message you want to send, including the username, date, caption, and media URL. This message will inform your team about the new Instagram post. After filling in the details, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to send the message to Discord.

• Map the username from the previous steps
• Include the formatted date
• Add the image URL and caption

After confirming that the message has been sent to Discord, repeat the process for Slack using Pabbly Connect to send the same information to your Slack channel.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effortlessly automate the sharing of Instagram posts to Discord and Slack using Pabbly Connect. This integration not only saves time but also ensures your team stays updated with the latest content. Streamline your social media management today!