Integrate Instagram Posts with Google Contacts on WhatsApp Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate sending new Instagram posts to Google Contacts via WhatsApp using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step tutorial 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 and WhatsApp Integration

To automate sending new Instagram posts to Google Contacts via WhatsApp, you need to start by accessing Pabbly Connect. This platform allows you to create workflows without any coding skills. First, visit Pabbly.com/connect to create your free account, which provides 100 free automation tasks each month.

Once logged in, navigate to the dashboard and click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Name your workflow, for instance, ‘Share Instagram Posts on WhatsApp’, and click ‘Create’. This sets the foundation for your automation process using Pabbly Connect.

2. Configuring Instagram as the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

After creating your workflow, you need to set up the trigger. In Pabbly Connect, select Instagram as your trigger application. Choose the event type as ‘New Media Posted in My Account’. This event checks for new posts every 10 minutes.

• Select Instagram from the app list.
• Choose the trigger event: New Media Posted.
• Connect your Instagram account by clicking on ‘Connect’ and authorizing access.

Once connected, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to fetch the latest media from your Instagram account. This ensures that Pabbly Connect is properly linked to your Instagram account, allowing it to retrieve post data.

3. Fetching Google Contacts for WhatsApp Messaging

Next, you will configure Google Contacts to retrieve your contacts’ WhatsApp numbers. In the Pabbly Connect interface, add a new action step and select Google Contacts as the application. Choose the action event ‘Get All Contacts’.

Connect your Google account, ensuring that Pabbly Connect has the necessary permissions to access your contacts. After connecting, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to fetch all contacts. This step is crucial as it allows Pabbly Connect to access your Google Contacts for sending messages on WhatsApp.

4. Sending Messages via WhatsApp Cloud API

Now that you have both Instagram and Google Contacts configured, it’s time to send messages via WhatsApp. In Pabbly Connect, add another action step and select WhatsApp Cloud API as your application. Choose the action event ‘Send Template Message’.

• Connect your WhatsApp Cloud API account by entering your token, phone number ID, and business account ID.
• Select the message template you created earlier.
• Map the WhatsApp number and the Instagram post link in the message body fields.

Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to send a test message. This confirms that the integration is working correctly, and your contacts will receive notifications about your new Instagram posts through WhatsApp.

5. Finalizing the Automation with Pabbly Connect

After testing, your automation is ready to go live. The beauty of using Pabbly Connect is that you only need to set this up once. From now on, every time you post on Instagram, the link will be sent automatically to all your Google Contacts on WhatsApp.

To ensure everything runs smoothly, monitor your workflow in Pabbly Connect and make adjustments as necessary. This setup not only saves time but also enhances your Instagram reach significantly by notifying your contacts directly.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to integrate Instagram with Google Contacts using Pabbly Connect to send new posts directly via WhatsApp. This automation simplifies your workflow and boosts your Instagram engagement effortlessly. Start using Pabbly Connect today for seamless integrations!