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How to Connect RSS Feed with Instagram (Step-by-Step)

Watch Step By Step Video Tutorial Below

1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for RSS Feed Integration

To integrate RSS feeds with Instagram, first access Pabbly Connect. If you are a new user, open your browser and search for pabbl.com/connect.

On the landing page, click on the “Sign up for free” button in the top right corner. You will receive 100 free tasks monthly, allowing you to explore Pabbly Connect effectively.

2. Setting Up Your Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Once logged into Pabbly Connect, navigate to the workflow builder. This is where you will set up your automation.

Click on the “Add Trigger” button and select “RSS by Pabbly” as your trigger application. Choose the event as “New Item in Feed” and connect it.

Select “RSS by Pabbly” as the trigger application.
Choose “New Item in Feed” as the event.
Connect to the RSS feed URL.

After connecting, you will need to input the feed URL from your chosen publisher, such as the Hindu or Economic Times RSS feed.

3. Configuring Trigger Settings in Pabbly Connect

After entering the feed URL, set the category for the feed. For example, if you are focusing on fashion news, select the appropriate category.

Next, configure the trigger time. This is crucial as Pabbly Connect checks for new data at set intervals. Click on “Set Trigger Time” and define the interval, such as 90 minutes.

Define the trigger time between 10 minutes and 24 hours.
Set it to 90 minutes for regular updates.

This configuration ensures that Pabbly Connect will check for new items in the feed every 90 minutes, posting updates to Instagram automatically.

4. Connecting Instagram as the Action Application

After setting the trigger, click on “Add New Action Step” and search for Instagram. Ensure you select Instagram for Business as your action application.

Choose the event as “Create, Upload and Publish Photo” and connect your Instagram account. You must ensure that your Instagram is linked to your Facebook account for successful integration.

Select Instagram for Business for the action application.
Connect your Instagram account through Facebook.

Once connected, you will be prompted to select the Instagram account you wish to use for posting updates.

5. Finalizing Your Integration with Pabbly Connect

To complete the integration, you will need to map the data from the RSS feed into your Instagram post. This involves entering the photo URL and caption based on the data received from the RSS feed.

Map the fields accordingly, ensuring the photo URL is a public URL and follows the required formats. After mapping the necessary fields, click on “Save and Send Test Request” to verify the integration.

Map the photo URL and caption from the RSS feed.
Ensure the URL is a public link and follows the correct format.

Once the test request is successful, check your Instagram to confirm that the post has been made. With Pabbly Connect, your RSS feed will now automatically update your Instagram every 90 minutes.

Conclusion

Integrating RSS feeds with Instagram using Pabbly Connect streamlines your content sharing process. By following these steps, you can automate posting the latest news directly to your Instagram account.