How to Create Instagram Developer App and Connect with Pabbly Connect

Learn how to create an Instagram Developer App and connect it seamlessly with Pabbly Connect for effective automation management. Discover hidden automation capabilities within your existing tools. This guide shows you how to connect your essential applications and permanently eliminate redundant manual processes.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Instagram Integration

To create an Instagram Developer App and connect it with Pabbly Connect, start by accessing the Pabbly Connect platform. Open a new tab in your browser and navigate to pabbl.com/connect. Once there, you’ll find the option to sign up for free in the top right corner.

By signing up, you can explore Pabbly Connect with 100 free tasks every month. This allows you to create and test various automations, including those for Instagram. After signing up, you can proceed to the workflow builder, which is essential for setting up your integrations.

2. Creating an Instagram Developer App

The next step involves creating your Instagram Developer App. In the Pabbly Connect workflow builder, click on the add trigger button and search for ‘Instagram for Developer’. Select this option to begin the integration process. using Pabbly Connect

• Click on the ‘New Comment’ event to automate Instagram comments.
• Connect to your Instagram account by adding a new connection.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to obtain your token and account identifier.

After selecting the event, you’ll be prompted to create a new connection. Click on the relevant button to proceed with obtaining your access token and account ID, which are crucial for the integration.

3. Accessing the Meta Developer Portal

To obtain the necessary credentials, you must access the Meta Developer Portal. Go to developers.facebook.com, and navigate to the ‘My Apps’ section. Here, you can create a new app by clicking on the ‘Create App’ button.

When prompted, name your app (e.g., ‘Testing’) and proceed to select the business messaging use case. This is essential for managing Instagram content through Pabbly Connect. After setting up your app, follow the instructions to complete the app creation process.

4. Configuring App Roles and Permissions

Once your app is created, you need to configure app roles and permissions. In the app dashboard, navigate to the ‘Use Cases’ section and click on ‘Customize’. Here, you will see options to add required permissions.

• Add the Instagram account you wish to use for automation.
• Select the ‘Add People’ button to search for your Instagram account.
• Grant the necessary permissions for your app to function correctly.

After adding your Instagram account, ensure that you accept any permission requests that appear. This step is crucial for the successful integration of Instagram with Pabbly Connect.

5. Generating Access Tokens and Finalizing Setup

Now it’s time to generate your access token. In the app settings, locate the option to generate a new token. Click on this to initiate the process. Ensure that your Instagram account is logged in to avoid any issues during token generation.

Once the token is generated, copy it and paste it into your Pabbly Connect workflow. Additionally, you will need to configure the webhook settings by entering the callback URL and verification token provided in the Pabbly Connect documentation.

After saving your settings, you can publish your app, which will finalize the connection between Instagram and Pabbly Connect. With your app published, you can now automate tasks such as managing comments and sending notifications based on new comments.

Conclusion

In summary, this tutorial has guided you through creating an Instagram Developer App and connecting it with Pabbly Connect. By following these steps, you can efficiently automate your Instagram activities and manage content effectively. Explore the capabilities of Pabbly Connect for your automation needs today!