How to Create Tumblr Photo Post When New Media Posted in Instagram Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate your Instagram to Tumblr photo posts using Pabbly Connect with this step-by-step tutorial. Streamline your social media sharing! 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 and Tumblr Integration

To create a Tumblr photo post when new media is posted on Instagram, we will utilize Pabbly Connect. First, access Pabbly Connect by signing up for a free account. This process takes just a couple of minutes and allows you to reach the Pabbly Connect dashboard.

Once logged in, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Name your workflow something descriptive, like ‘Instagram to Tumblr’. This setup will automate the process of posting your Instagram media to Tumblr seamlessly.

2. Connecting Instagram to Pabbly Connect

In the newly created workflow, you will see two sections: the trigger section and the action section. Start with the trigger section by searching for ‘Instagram for Business’ in the choose app dropdown. Select it, and choose the trigger event as ‘New Media Posted in My Account’. using Pabbly Connect

• Select ‘Connect’ and then click on ‘Add New Connection’.
• You will need to log in to your Instagram account to authorize the connection.
• After connecting, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to fetch the latest post details.

Once the connection is established, Pabbly Connect will retrieve details of your most recent Instagram post, including the image URL and caption. This completes the first step of the integration process.

3. Creating a Tumblr Post Using Pabbly Connect

Now that we have connected Instagram, it’s time to create a photo post on Tumblr using Pabbly Connect. In the action section of the workflow, search for ‘Tumblr’ and select it. Choose the action event as ‘Create Photo Post’.

• Click on ‘Connect’ and then ‘Add New Connection’ to link your Tumblr account.
• Authorize the connection by clicking the ‘Connect with Tumblr’ button.
• Select the blog where you want to post the image.

After the connection is made, map the fields from the Instagram trigger to the Tumblr action. This includes mapping the image URL and caption to the respective fields in the Tumblr post.

4. Testing the Integration with Pabbly Connect

Once you have completed the mapping, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to test the integration. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a confirmation response indicating that a new post has been created on your Tumblr account. using Pabbly Connect

Check your Tumblr profile to verify that the image and caption from your Instagram post have been successfully posted. This step confirms that the integration is functioning as intended, allowing you to automate your social media sharing effortlessly.

5. Final Steps and Automation with Pabbly Connect

After confirming that the integration works, every time you post a new photo on Instagram, Pabbly Connect will automatically create a corresponding post on your Tumblr account. This automation saves you time and ensures consistent posting across platforms.

To further refine your automation, consider adding tags or a click-through link to your Tumblr posts. This helps in categorizing your posts and directing traffic back to your Instagram profile.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we detailed how to use Pabbly Connect to automate the posting of Instagram media to Tumblr. By following the steps outlined, you can streamline your social media management and enhance your online presence effortlessly.