An automated workflow using integromat
Connects Google Sheets + Google Drive + Instagram for Business
Create a post in Instagram for new Google sheets rows
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Sheets, Google Drive, and Instagram for Business.
It can be build using Integromat, a no-code workflow automation tool. Integromat allows you to create automated scripts 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.
Categories
Google Sheets, Google Drive and Instagram for Business can also be integrated using automation tools other than integromat:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Google Sheets
Watch New Rows in Google Sheets
Triggers when a new row is added.
Then these actions happen in Instagram for Business and Instagram for Business
Download a File in Google Drive
Downloads a file.
Create a Photo Post in Instagram for Business
Uploads a photo as a new post.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create a post in Instagram for new Google sheets rows.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Sheets, Google Drive and Instagram for Business to Make.com.
Create Make.com account.
Create Make.com account if you don't have one.
Connect Google Sheets to Make.com.
Give Make.com access to your Google Sheets account, using Google Sheets credentials.
Connect Google Drive to Make.com.
Give Make.com access to your Google Drive account, using Google Drive credentials.
Connect Instagram for Business to Make.com.
Give Make.com 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 Make.com.
Set up a Trigger action for Google Sheets
Choose the following trigger: Watch New Rows (Triggers when a new row is added.).
Then set up an Action for Google Drive
Choose this action: Download a File (Downloads a file.).
Then set up another Action for Instagram for Business
Choose this action: Create a Photo Post (Uploads a photo as a new post.).
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 Google Sheets, Google Drive 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 Create a post in Instagram for new Google sheets rows!
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Triggered when a new row is added to the bottom of a spreadsheet - works best with Team Drives.
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Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet - works best with Team Drives.
triggerbyzapierNew spreadsheet
Triggered when you create a new spreadsheet.
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Upload file
Copies an existing file from another service to Google Drive.
actionbyzapierintegratelyCreate folder
Create a new, empty folder.
actionbyzapierintegratelyalbatoUpload file from url
This action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Google Drive at the path you specify. NOTE: 100 MB file size limit.
actionbyiftttCreate file from text
Create a new file from plain text.
actionbyzapierintegratelyUpload a file
Uploads a new file.
actionbyintegromatpabbly-connectPublish photo
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Apps you need
Google Sheets
Online spreadsheets for personal use and collaboration, part of Google Drive
Google Sheets is a powerful and flexible web and mobile spreadsheet application that lets you collaborate and share your data with others. Create and edit spreadsheets on-the-go, all in real-time.
Google Drive is a versatile cloud-based platform that lets you store your files, photos, videos, and more safely. You can access them from anywhere and share with others, making collaboration a breeze.
Make.com (Integromat) is a powerful automation tool that enables users to connect their favorite apps, services, and devices without any coding skills. With its unique features, users can automate even complex integrations easily and efficiently, saving time and effort. Integromat allows to connect apps and automate processes in a few clicks.
