How to Publish Instagram Posts to LinkedIn | Instagram to LinkedIn

Learn how to automate publishing Instagram posts to LinkedIn using Pabbly Connect. Follow our step-by-step guide to streamline your social media management. Explore systematic approaches to creating efficient automation solutions that convert technical concepts into practical, implementable instructions.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Instagram to LinkedIn Automation

To publish Instagram posts to LinkedIn, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by visiting the Pabbly Connect website at www.Pabbly.com/connect. This platform will allow you to create an automation workflow that facilitates seamless sharing between Instagram and LinkedIn.

Once on the Pabbly Connect landing page, you have two options: sign in if you already have an account or sign up for free if you are a new user. New users can explore the features of Pabbly Connect with 100 free tasks every month. After signing in, navigate to the ‘All Pabbly Apps’ section and click on the ‘Access Now’ button for Pabbly Connect.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

To set up your automation, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button within Pabbly Connect. You will be prompted to choose between the new beta method or the classic version. For modern workflows, select the new beta method. Name your workflow something descriptive, such as ‘Publish Instagram Post to LinkedIn,’ and select the appropriate folder before clicking on the ‘Create’ button.

In Pabbly Connect, every workflow consists of two main parts: a trigger and an action. The trigger will initiate the automation when a new post is created on Instagram, and the action will handle the posting to LinkedIn. To set up the trigger, choose ‘Instagram for Business’ as your application and select the event ‘New Post.’ Click on the ‘Connect’ button to proceed.

3. Connecting Instagram to Pabbly Connect

After clicking the ‘Connect’ button, you will see options to connect your Instagram account. Choose the option to connect with Instagram for Business. Ensure you are logged into your Instagram account in a new tab for a smoother connection process. Once connected, select the Instagram account you want to use for the automation.

• Ensure you are logged into your Instagram account before connecting.
• Select the correct Instagram account after connecting.

Once your account is selected, click on the ‘Save and Send Test Request’ button. This step will capture the latest post created on your Instagram profile, allowing Pabbly Connect to use that information in the next steps of the automation.

4. Shortening the Media URL for LinkedIn

After capturing the Instagram post, you will need to shorten the media URL for LinkedIn compatibility. To do this, add an action step in your workflow and select ‘Bitly’ as the application. Choose the event ‘Shorten Link,’ and click on the ‘Connect’ button to establish a connection with Bitly. using Pabbly Connect

• Authorize Pabbly Connect to access your Bitly account.
• Map the long media URL from the previous step to shorten it.

After mapping the URL, click on the ‘Save and Send Test Request’ button. You should receive a shortened link in response, which will be used for posting to LinkedIn. This process ensures that the URL is manageable and user-friendly.

5. Posting to LinkedIn Using Pabbly Connect

With the shortened URL ready, the final step is to post to LinkedIn. Add another action step in your workflow, select ‘LinkedIn’ as the application, and choose the event ‘Create Text with Image.’ Click on the ‘Connect’ button to link your LinkedIn account to Pabbly Connect.

Once connected, you will see fields to fill out for the post. Map the shortened URL for the image and the caption from the previous Instagram post. Ensure that the visibility is set to Pabbly before clicking the ‘Save and Send Test Request’ button. This will create a new post on your LinkedIn profile with the same content as your Instagram post.

Refresh your LinkedIn profile to see the new post appear. This automation allows you to efficiently manage your social media presence by sharing content across platforms without manual effort.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect to automate publishing Instagram posts to LinkedIn is a powerful way to streamline your social media management. This process ensures that your content is shared seamlessly across platforms, saving you time and effort while reaching your audience effectively.