Automate Instagram Posts from Trello Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate Instagram posts from Trello using Pabbly Connect. This step-by-step tutorial covers the entire process for seamless integration. Eliminate manual repetitive tasks from your workflow. Discover proven automation methods with intuitive steps designed for efficiency-minded professionals.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To begin the automation process, access Pabbly Connect by visiting the official website. If you’re a new user, you can sign up for free and receive 100 free tasks every month. Existing users should log into their accounts to proceed with the integration.

Once logged in, the dashboard will display various applications. Click on the ‘Access Now’ button under Pabbly Connect to enter the integration interface. Here, you can create a new workflow that will automate the process of posting on Instagram whenever a new card is created in Trello.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In this section, we will create a workflow to automate posting from Trello to Instagram using Pabbly Connect. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button located in the top right corner of the dashboard. A dialog box will appear asking for a workflow name and folder selection.

• Name the workflow as ‘Automatically Create and Schedule Instagram Post from Trello’.
• Select a folder where you want to save this workflow.
• Click on the ‘Create’ button to finalize the workflow setup.

After creating the workflow, you’ll see two main sections: Trigger and Action. The Trigger section will capture when a new card is created in Trello, and the Action section will define what happens afterward, which in this case is posting on Instagram through Pabbly Connect.

3. Setting Up the Trello Trigger in Pabbly Connect

To set up the trigger for Trello, click on the trigger application dropdown and select Trello as your application. For the trigger event, choose ‘New Card’. This means that the automation will start whenever a new card is created in Trello.

Next, connect Trello to Pabbly Connect by clicking on the ‘Connect’ button. A new window will prompt you to enter your Trello API key and token. You can find these details in your Trello developer settings. Copy the API key and token, and paste them into the respective fields in Pabbly Connect.

• Select the board where your Instagram posts will be managed.
• Choose the specific list within that board where new cards will be created.

After selecting the board and list, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to ensure that Pabbly Connect captures the new card details correctly.

4. Adding Action Steps to Pabbly Connect Workflow

After setting up the trigger, it’s time to define the actions that will occur in response to the new Trello card. First, we will add a delay step using Pabbly Connect. This delay gives you time to add details to the card before the Instagram post is created.

To add a delay, select ‘Delay by Pabbly’ as the action application. Set the delay duration to 5 minutes. This ensures that once a new card is created, the workflow pauses for 5 minutes before proceeding to gather the card details.

After the delay, add another action step to retrieve the card details from Trello. Select ‘Get a Card’ as the action event in Trello. Map the card ID from the previous step to retrieve the correct details.

Once the action steps are configured, you are ready to proceed to the final action of posting on Instagram using Pabbly Connect.

5. Posting on Instagram Using Pabbly Connect

The final step in this automation is to post the content on Instagram. Select ‘Instagram for Business’ as the action application and choose ‘Publish Photo’ as the action event. Click on the connect button to link your Instagram account to Pabbly Connect.

After connecting, you will be prompted to select your Instagram account. Then, map the photo URL and caption retrieved from the Trello card details. This ensures that the correct image and caption are posted on your Instagram account.

Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify that the post is successfully created. Check your Instagram account to confirm that the new post appears as expected.

With this final step, you have successfully automated the process of posting from Trello to Instagram using Pabbly Connect. This integration not only saves time but also ensures that your social media feeds remain active and engaging.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to automate Instagram posts from Trello using Pabbly Connect. This integration allows you to streamline your social media management, ensuring timely and efficient posting of content.