Instagram
Twitter
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An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Instagram + Twitter

Tweet Instagram Pictures with Image Preview

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Instagram and Twitter

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier 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 Twitter can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Tweet Instagram Pictures with Image Preview
Workflow diagram: Instagram + Twitter integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Instagram

Instagram

New Media Posted in My Account in Instagram

Triggers when a photo or video is posted to your account.

Then this action happens in Twitter

Twitter

Create Tweet in Twitter

Creates a tweet. Optionally, include an image, video, or GIF.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Tweet Instagram Pictures with Image Preview.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Instagram and Twitter to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Instagram to Zapier.

    Connect Instagram to Zapier.

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

  • Connect Twitter to Zapier.

    Connect Twitter to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Twitter account, using Twitter 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 Instagram

    Set up a Trigger action for Instagram

    Choose the following trigger: New Media Posted in My Account (Triggers when a photo or video is posted to your account.).

  • Then set up an Action for Twitter

    Then set up an Action for Twitter

    Choose this action: Create Tweet (Creates a tweet. Optionally, include an image, video, or GIF.).

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 Twitter.

  • 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 Tweet Instagram Pictures with Image Preview!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Twitter

    Search tweets

    Triggers when there is a new tweet matching your search term

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    triggerbyautomateiopipedream
  • Twitter

    Search mention

    Triggers when any user creates a new Tweet that contains a specific search term (like a word, phrase, username or hashtag).

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Twitter

    New tweet by you

    This Trigger fires every time you post a new tweet.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Twitter

    New tweet by a specific user

    This Trigger fires every time the Twitter user you specify tweets.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Twitter

    New follower

    Triggers when a user of your choosing gets a new follower.

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    triggerbyzapieriftttautomateiopabbly-connect
  • Twitter

    User tweet

    Triggers when a specific user tweets.

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    triggerbyzapierpabbly-connect
  • Instagram

    Download media

    Downloads media.

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    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.

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    actionbyintegromat
  • Instagram

    Get single media

    Get specific media post.

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    actionbypabbly-connect

Apps you need

Twitter

Twitter

Social Networks

A real-time social networking platform for connecting and engaging with people

Twitter, the real-time social network, lets you share ideas, follow trends, and join conversations worldwide. Stay connected with short messages called "tweets" and engage with a diverse community.

Zapier

Zapier

Automation Platforms

No-code automation service

Zapier simplifies busy people's lives by automating web app data transfers, reducing tedious tasks, and allowing teams to collaborate effortlessly. With over 5,000 popular apps connected, it's never been easier to streamline your workflow.