An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Instagram + Slack
Post your pics to Slack when you use a specific hashtag
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Instagram and Slack
It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt 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.
Categories
Instagram and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Instagram
New photo by you with specific hashtag in Instagram
This Trigger fires every time you share a photo on Instagram with a hashtag you specify.
Then this action happens in Slack
Post to channel in Slack
This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Post your pics to Slack when you use a specific hashtag.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Instagram and Slack to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Instagram to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Instagram account, using Instagram credentials.
Connect Slack to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Slack account, using Slack credentials.
Part II
Build an integration workflow
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.
Set up a Trigger action for Instagram
Choose the following trigger: New photo by you with specific hashtag (This Trigger fires every time you share a photo on Instagram with a hashtag you specify.).
Then set up an Action for Slack
Choose this action: Post to channel (This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.).
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 Instagram and Slack.
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 Post your pics to Slack when you use a specific hashtag!
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