How to Save Instagram Photos to Dropbox Automatically Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to save Instagram photos to Dropbox automatically using Pabbly Connect. Follow this step-by-step tutorial for seamless integration. Build sophisticated automated workflows in less time than you think. This guide translates complex integrations into straightforward steps for immediate implementation.

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1. Access Pabbly Connect for Instagram to Dropbox Integration

To begin saving Instagram photos to Dropbox automatically, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. Visit the official website by typing ‘Pabbly.com’ in your browser. As a new user, click on the ‘Sign Up for Free’ button to create your account in just two minutes.

If you are already a user, simply click on ‘Sign In’. Once logged in, navigate to the ‘All Apps’ section and select Pabbly Connect. Here, you will find the dashboard where you can create your workflow.

2. Create a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In the Pabbly Connect dashboard, click on the ‘+’ sign to create a new workflow. Name your workflow as ‘Instagram to Dropbox Integration’. This name can be customized as per your preference.

Once you click ‘Create’, you will see a trigger and action window. Pabbly Connect operates on the principle of triggers and actions, meaning that when a specific event occurs (trigger), a corresponding action is executed. In this case, the trigger will be a new post on Instagram, and the action will be saving that post to Dropbox.

3. Set Up Instagram Trigger in Pabbly Connect

To set up the trigger, click on the trigger window and select ‘Instagram for Business’ as the application. Choose the trigger event as ‘New Media Posted in My Account’. Then, click on ‘Connect’ and select ‘Add New Connection’.

Once you authorize the connection, ensure you are logged into your Instagram account. After a successful connection, select the Instagram account you want to use. To test the trigger, create a new post on Instagram. After posting, return to Pabbly Connect and click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to capture the latest post details.

• Select ‘Instagram for Business’ as the application.
• Choose ‘New Media Posted in My Account’ as the trigger event.
• Authorize the connection to your Instagram account.
• Create a new post on Instagram to test the trigger.

Once the test request is successful, you will see details like media URL and caption captured in Pabbly Connect.

4. Set Up Dropbox Action in Pabbly Connect

Next, you will set up the action to save the Instagram photo in Dropbox. Click on the action window and select ‘Dropbox’ as the application. Choose the action event as ‘Upload File’. Click on ‘Connect’ and then ‘Add New Connection’ to link your Dropbox account. using Pabbly Connect

Make sure you are logged into your Dropbox account before creating the connection. Once connected, you will need to provide the file URL for the image you want to upload. Map the media URL from the Instagram trigger response to the file URL field in Dropbox.

• Select ‘Dropbox’ as the application.
• Choose ‘Upload File’ as the action event.
• Map the media URL from Instagram to Dropbox.
• Specify the file name with the proper extension (e.g., PNG).

After mapping the required fields, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify if the image is uploaded successfully to your specified Dropbox folder.

5. Test the Instagram to Dropbox Integration

After configuring the integration, it’s essential to test it to ensure everything works seamlessly. Create another post on your Instagram account, and after sharing it, check your Dropbox folder. Since the trigger is polling based, it may take a few minutes to capture the new data.

Once the data is captured, you should see the new Instagram photo saved in the specified Dropbox folder. This confirms that the integration set up via Pabbly Connect is functioning correctly. You can then save your workflow in Pabbly Connect for future use.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have demonstrated how to save Instagram photos to Dropbox automatically using Pabbly Connect. By following the steps outlined, you can easily create an integration that saves your Instagram media directly to Dropbox. This automation streamlines your workflow and ensures your photos are securely stored.