How to Post Multiple Images on Instagram in Single Post Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate posting multiple images on Instagram from Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step guide for seamless integration. Develop expertise in application integration and learn how to design streamlined automation workflows using proven, simplified approaches.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Instagram Integration

To automate posting multiple images on Instagram, you need to start by accessing Pabbly Connect. First, sign up for a free account on the Pabbly website. After logging in, navigate to your dashboard and click on ‘Create Workflow’. Here, name your workflow, for example, ‘Google Sheets to Instagram’.

This workflow will help automate the process of posting multiple images on Instagram. The first step is to set the trigger by selecting Google Sheets as the app. Choose the event ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’ to initiate the workflow whenever a new row is added in your Google Sheet.

2. Configuring Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect

In your Google Sheet, you will need to add the details for your Instagram post, including the caption and image URLs. The structure should have the caption in one column and the image links in another, separated by commas. This is crucial for the Pabbly Connect integration to work correctly.

• Add the caption in the first column.
• Insert the image URLs in the second column, separated by commas.
• Ensure the status of the post is set to ‘Post’ in the same row.

Once the details are set, go back to Pabbly Connect and copy the webhook URL provided in the trigger setup. Return to your Google Sheet, navigate to ‘Extensions’, and select ‘Pabbly Connect Webhooks’ to set up the connection.

3. Testing the Integration Between Google Sheets and Instagram

After setting up the webhook, you need to test the connection. In the Pabbly Connect dashboard, click on ‘Send Test’ to ensure that the data is correctly sent from Google Sheets to Pabbly Connect. You should see a confirmation that the test data has been sent successfully.

Next, check the response in Pabbly Connect. You should see the caption and image URLs you entered in your Google Sheet. This confirms that the connection is working properly and data can flow between the two platforms.

4. Adding Filters for Conditional Posting on Instagram

To ensure that posts are only created when necessary, you should add a filter in Pabbly Connect. This filter will check if the status of the post is set to ‘Post’. If the condition is met, the workflow will proceed to create a post on Instagram.

• Select ‘Filter’ as the action in the workflow.
• Choose the status field from the Google Sheets response.
• Set the filter type to ‘Equals’ and the value to ‘Post’.

After setting up the filter, test it to ensure it works correctly. If the status is ‘Post’, the workflow will continue to the next step, which is creating the Instagram post.

5. Creating Posts with Multiple Images on Instagram

In this step, you’ll configure the action to create a post on Instagram using Pabbly Connect. Select ‘Instagram for Business’ as the app and choose the action event as ‘Carousel Post’. This allows you to post multiple images in a single post.

Connect your Instagram account by clicking on ‘Connect with Instagram for Business’. Once connected, map the image URLs and caption from the Google Sheets response to the respective fields in Pabbly Connect. After mapping, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to create the post.

Upon successful execution, check your Instagram account to see the new post with multiple images. You should see all the images you added in the Google Sheet, along with the caption displayed correctly. This confirms that the integration is functioning as intended, and you can now automate your Instagram posts seamlessly.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect, you can easily automate the process of posting multiple images on Instagram from Google Sheets. By following the steps outlined, you can streamline your social media posting and save time. This integration not only enhances your workflow but also ensures that your Instagram feed remains up-to-date with minimal effort.