An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Instagram + Microsoft Teams
New photo to Teams
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Instagram and Microsoft Teams
It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt 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
Instagram and Microsoft Teams can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Instagram
Any new photo by you in Instagram
This Trigger fires every time you share any new photo on Instagram.
Then this action happens in Microsoft Teams
Post to channel in Microsoft Teams
This action will post a message to the specified channel.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to New photo to Teams.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Instagram and Microsoft Teams 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 Microsoft Teams to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Microsoft Teams account, using Microsoft Teams 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: Any new photo by you (This Trigger fires every time you share any new photo on Instagram.).
Then set up an Action for Microsoft Teams
Choose this action: Post to channel (This action will post a message to the specified channel.).
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 Microsoft Teams.
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 New photo to Teams!
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triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectAny new photo by you
This Trigger fires every time you share any new photo on Instagram.
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This Trigger fires every time you share a photo on Instagram with a hashtag you specify.
triggerbyiftttAny new video by you
This Trigger fires every time you share any new video on Instagram.
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Triggers when new media is added.
triggerbyintegromatNew video by you with specific hashtag
This Trigger fires every time you share a video on Instagram with the hashtag you specify.
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Send channel message
Sends a message to a channel. Requires installation of the [Zapier app](https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/office/WA200002044) from the Teams Store.
actionbyzapierintegratelyalbatoSend chat message
Sends a message in an existing chat.
actionbyzapierintegratelyPost to channel
This action will post a message to the specified channel.
actionbyiftttCreate channel
Creates a new channel within a team. Requires installation of the [Zapier app](https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/office/WA200002044) from the Teams Store.
actionbyzapierintegratelySend a message
Sends a message to a team's channel or to a chat.
actionbyintegromatSend a channel message
Send a Message to a selected channel
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Apps you need
A social network for sharing your life via photos, short videos, and stories
Microsoft Teams
Online service for video and web conferencing, meetings, calls, and collaboration from Microsoft
Microsoft Teams is the ultimate workspace that seamlessly combines workplace chat, file storage, video meetings, and app integration. Boost your team's engagement and performance like never before.
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