An automated workflow using integromat
Connects Microsoft Excel + Instagram for Business
Create an Instagram for Business photo post from a new row in a Microsoft 365 Excel worksheet
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Microsoft Excel 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
Microsoft Excel and Instagram for Business can also be integrated using automation tools other than integromat:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Microsoft Excel
Watch Worksheet Rows in Microsoft Excel
Triggers when a new row is added to a worksheet.
Then this action happens in Instagram for Business
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 an Instagram for Business photo post from a new row in a Microsoft 365 Excel worksheet.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Microsoft Excel and Instagram for Business to Make.com.
Create Make.com account.
Create Make.com account if you don't have one.
Connect Microsoft Excel to Make.com.
Give Make.com access to your Microsoft Excel account, using Microsoft Excel 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 Microsoft Excel
Choose the following trigger: Watch Worksheet Rows (Triggers when a new row is added to a worksheet.).
Then set up an 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 Microsoft Excel 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 an Instagram for Business photo post from a new row in a Microsoft 365 Excel worksheet!
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Triggers when a row is added or updated in a worksheet.
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Triggers when a new row is added to a worksheet.
triggerbyintegromatNew worksheet
Triggers when a new worksheet is added to a spreadsheet.
triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectWatch table rows
Triggers when a new row is added to a table.
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Publish photo
Publish a photo to your feed. : This will only work for an Instagram Business Account and not a Personal or Creator Account.
actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connectCreate a photo post
Uploads a photo as a new post.
actionbyintegromatCreate a reply
Creates a reply to a comment.
actionbyintegromatDownload a media
Downloads media.
actionbyintegromatCreate a video post
Uploads a video as a new post.
actionbyintegromatGet public user info
Returns data about another Instagram Business or Creator IG User.
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Apps you need
Microsoft Excel is the industry standard for spreadsheet applications that enables data analysis, organization, and collaboration among multiple stakeholders in real-time.
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.
