Share Facebook Posts Across Multiple Platforms Automatically

Learn how to automate sharing Facebook posts across multiple platforms like Instagram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn using Pabbly Connect in this detailed tutorial. This comprehensive guide reveals exactly how to connect your applications and automate repetitive tasks — accessible for professionals of all technical backgrounds.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Automation

To start sharing Facebook posts across multiple platforms automatically, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. Open your web browser and navigate to Pabbly.com. Once there, you will see options to either sign in or sign up for a free account. If you are new, click on ‘Sign up free’ to get started with 100 free tasks every month.

If you are an existing user, simply click on ‘Sign in’. After signing in, you will be directed to the dashboard of Pabbly Connect. Here, you can find all the applications available for integration. To begin creating your workflow, click on ‘Access Now’ under Pabbly Connect.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Once you are in the dashboard, you need to create a workflow for your automation process. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. A dialog box will appear asking you to name your workflow. Enter a name like ‘Share Facebook Posts Across Multiple Platforms Automatically’ and select a folder for organization. using Pabbly Connect

• Click on the ‘Create’ button.
• This will take you to the workflow builder.
• Here, you will set up triggers and actions for your automation.

In the workflow builder, you will need to set a trigger. Choose ‘Facebook Pages’ as your trigger application, and select ‘New Post’ as the trigger event. This means that every time a new post is created on your Facebook page, it will trigger the workflow to share that post automatically across other platforms.

3. Connecting Facebook Pages to Pabbly Connect

Next, you will connect your Facebook account to Pabbly Connect. Click on ‘Connect’ to build a new connection. If you have already connected your Facebook account, you can select it from existing connections. Otherwise, select ‘Add New Connection’.

Log in to your Facebook account and grant Pabbly Connect the necessary permissions to access your Facebook pages. Once connected, select the specific Facebook page you want to automate. Ensure that the response format is set to ‘Simple’ for better organization of the data.

4. Shortening the Image URL for Other Platforms

After setting up the trigger, you will need to shorten the image URL received from the Facebook post. For this, you will add an action step using the ‘File Upload by Pabbly’. Select this as your action application and choose the event to shorten the URL. using Pabbly Connect

• Enter the long file URL received from the previous step.
• Map the data from the previous step to ensure the URL is shortened correctly.
• Click on ‘Save & Send Test Request’ to confirm the action works.

This action will provide you with a shortened URL, making it easier to share on other platforms like Instagram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn without issues related to long URLs.

5. Sharing the Post on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest

Now that you have the shortened image URL, it’s time to share the post on other platforms. Start by selecting Instagram as your action application. Choose ‘Create and Publish Your Photo’ as the event. Connect your Instagram account to Pabbly Connect and map the image URL and caption from the previous steps.

Repeat this process for LinkedIn and Pinterest. For LinkedIn, select ‘Share a Text with Image’ as the action event. For Pinterest, choose ‘Create Pin’ as the action event. Ensure to map the necessary fields, including the shortened URL and captions for each platform. This way, every time you post on Facebook, it will be automatically shared on all selected platforms.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect, you can easily automate the process of sharing Facebook posts across multiple platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. This not only saves time but also ensures that your content reaches a wider audience without manual effort. Follow the steps outlined in this tutorial to set up your automation seamlessly.