How to Share Images from Instagram Posts on Twitter Automatically Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate sharing images from Instagram to Twitter using Pabbly Connect. Follow this detailed tutorial for seamless integration. Navigate the automation landscape confidently with clear, structured guidance suitable for professionals regardless of prior technical experience.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Instagram to Twitter Automation

To share images from Instagram posts on Twitter automatically, you will need to set up Pabbly Connect. Start by signing up for a free Pabbly account and accessing the dashboard. From here, click on ‘Create Workflow’ to begin.

Give your workflow a name, such as ‘Instagram to Twitter’, and click on ‘Create’. You will see two windows: the trigger window and the action window, which are essential for the automation process.

2. Connecting Instagram to Pabbly Connect

In the trigger window, select ‘Instagram for Business’ as the application. Choose the trigger event ‘New Media posted in my account’. This will allow Pabbly Connect to detect new posts automatically.

Next, click on ‘Connect’ and then ‘Add New Connection’. You will see a button labeled ‘Connect with Instagram for Business’. Click this button to link your Instagram account with Pabbly Connect. Once connected, the details of the latest Instagram post will be captured.

3. Formatting the Instagram Caption for Twitter

In this step, we will ensure that the caption from Instagram does not exceed Twitter’s 280 character limit. In the action window, select ‘Text Formatter’ from the dropdown menu. Then, choose the action event ‘Truncate Text’. This feature of Pabbly Connect will help shorten the caption if necessary.

After clicking ‘Connect’, map the Instagram caption to the text field. Set the maximum length to 275 characters to allow for Twitter’s character limit. Ensure that you enable the option to append ellipsis at the end of the text. This way, if the caption is longer than 275 characters, it will be truncated appropriately.

• Select ‘Text Formatter’ in the action window.
• Choose ‘Truncate Text’ as the action event.
• Map the Instagram caption response to the text field.

After configuring these settings, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify that the caption is formatted correctly. This ensures that you will have a suitable caption for your tweets.

4. Tweeting the Instagram Image Using Pabbly Connect

Now that the caption is formatted, we will proceed to create a tweet on Twitter. In the action window, click on ‘Add Action Step’ and select ‘Twitter’. Choose ‘Create Tweet with Media’ as the action event. This step is crucial as it allows Pabbly Connect to post the image and caption to your Twitter account.

After clicking ‘Connect’, you will need to authorize Pabbly Connect to access your Twitter account. Click on the ‘Connect with Twitter’ button and authorize the application. Once connected, you will need to fill in the message field with the mapped caption, include the Instagram post link, and select the media URL from the Instagram response.

• Map the truncated caption to the message field.
• Include the Instagram post URL in the tweet.
• Select the media URL from the Instagram response.

After filling in these fields, click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to send the tweet. If successful, you will see the tweet appear on your Twitter profile, showcasing the image and caption from your Instagram post.

5. Testing the Automation Workflow

To finalize the automation, create a new post on Instagram to test if the automation works correctly. Share a new image and caption on your Instagram account. After approximately 10 minutes, Pabbly Connect will check for new posts and automatically tweet the image along with the caption.

Once the tweet is posted, verify it by refreshing your Twitter profile. You should see the new tweet with the correct image, caption, and a link to your Instagram post. This confirms that your automation is functioning as intended.

By following these steps, you can efficiently automate the sharing of your Instagram posts on Twitter using Pabbly Connect. This will save you time and ensure your content reaches a wider audience without manual posting.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to use Pabbly Connect to automate sharing images from Instagram to Twitter. By following the steps outlined, you can streamline your social media management and enhance your online presence effortlessly.