Instagram
Slack
ifttt

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.

Instagram and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Post your pics to Slack when you use a specific hashtag
Workflow diagram: Instagram + Slack integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Instagram

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

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.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Instagram to IFTTT.

    Connect Instagram to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Instagram account, using Instagram credentials.

  • Connect Slack to IFTTT.

    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

    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

    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

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Instagram and Slack.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    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!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Slack

    New message in channels (instant)

    New message in channels (instant)

    pipedream
    triggerbypipedream
  • Slack

    New message posted to channel

    Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New saved message

    Triggers when you save a message.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New pushed message

    Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New user

    Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.

    zapierpabbly-connectalbato
    triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectalbato
  • Slack

    New mention

    Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Instagram

    Download media

    Downloads media.

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Instagram

    Api request (beta)

    This is an advanced action which makes a raw HTTP request that includes this integration's authentication.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Instagram

    Custom actions (beta)

    Create a new action using AI.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Instagram

    Get media

    Returns details about the media.

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Instagram

    Get album media

    Returns all media files from the album.

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Instagram

    Get single media

    Get specific media post.

    pabbly-connect
    actionbypabbly-connect

Apps you need

Slack

Slack

Team Chat

A cloud-based platform for team communication and collaboration

Slack is the go-to platform for modern teams seeking seamless communication and collaboration. With everything in one easily searchable place, including channels, integrations, and tools, Slack keeps your team aligned and productive.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.