An automated workflow using zapier
Connects ContentCal + Instagram for Business
Add ContentCal posts to Instagram for Business
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect ContentCal and Instagram for Business
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated bots using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in ContentCal
New Post in ContentCal
Triggers when a new post is published.
Then this action happens in Instagram for Business
Publish Photo in Instagram for Business
Publish a photo to your feed. **Note**: This will only work for an Instagram Business Account and not a Personal or Creator Account.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Add ContentCal posts to Instagram for Business.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect ContentCal and Instagram for Business to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect ContentCal to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your ContentCal account, using ContentCal credentials.
Connect Instagram for Business to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Instagram for Business account, using Instagram for Business credentials.
Part II
Build an integration workflow
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for ContentCal
Choose the following trigger: New Post (Triggers when a new post is published.).
Then set up an Action for Instagram for Business
Choose this action: Publish Photo (Publish a photo to your feed. **Note**: This will only work for an Instagram Business Account and not a Personal or Creator Account.).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between ContentCal and Instagram for Business.
Test the workflow and turn it on for production use
Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Add ContentCal posts to Instagram for Business!
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