Automate Instagram Reels Uploads from Google Drive Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate Instagram Reels uploads from Google Drive using Pabbly Connect with this step-by-step tutorial, ensuring efficiency and consistency in social media management.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Instagram Reels Automation

To begin automating Instagram Reels uploads from Google Drive, first, access Pabbly Connect by visiting its homepage. Here, you will find options to sign in or sign up for a free account. If you’re a new user, click on the ‘Sign up for free’ button to create your account. Once registered, you will receive 100 free tasks each month to explore the features of Pabbly Connect.

After signing in, navigate to the ‘All Apps’ section to find the Pabbly Connect application. Click on ‘Access Now’ to enter the dashboard. Here, you can create workflows that automate your tasks. To start, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ option and give your workflow a name, such as ‘Post Instagram Reels from Google Drive Automatically’.

2. Setting Up Google Drive as the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

In this section, you will set up Google Drive as the trigger application in Pabbly Connect. Once you have named your workflow, you will see options for setting up the trigger and action. Select Google Drive as your trigger application and choose the trigger event as ‘New File in a Specific Folder’. This ensures that the workflow is activated whenever a new video is uploaded to your designated folder.

• Select ‘New File in a Specific Folder’ as the trigger event.
• Connect your Google Drive account to Pabbly Connect.
• Choose the folder where you will upload your videos.

After configuring these settings, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to ensure that the connection is working correctly. This step allows Pabbly Connect to check for new files every 10 minutes, providing a seamless automation experience.

3. Setting Up Instagram for Business as the Action in Pabbly Connect

Now that Google Drive is set up as the trigger, the next step is to configure Instagram for Business as the action application in Pabbly Connect. Select Instagram for Business as the action app and choose the action event as ‘Create Reel Video’. This action will create a new Instagram Reel whenever a new video is uploaded to your Google Drive.

To connect your Instagram account, click on ‘Connect Now’. If you have an existing connection, you can select it; otherwise, choose ‘Add New Connection’ to link your Instagram account. Once connected, you will need to map the video URL from the previous Google Drive step to the URL field in the Instagram action.

• Select your Instagram account.
• Map the video URL obtained from Google Drive.
• Provide a caption for the reel using the video title.

After configuring these settings, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to create the reel. This confirms that the integration between Pabbly Connect and Instagram is successful, allowing you to automate the posting of Instagram Reels.

4. Delaying and Publishing the Reel on Instagram

Once the reel is created, you need to add a delay before publishing it to Instagram. This is crucial because Instagram requires some time before you can publish the reel. To implement this, add an action step in Pabbly Connect and select the ‘Delay’ application. Choose the action event as ‘Delay For’ and set the delay duration (e.g., 5 minutes).

After setting the delay, add another action step to publish the video. Select Instagram again and choose the action event as ‘Publish Video’. Map the video ID from the previous create reel step to the publish video action. This ensures that the correct reel is published after the specified delay.

Set a delay of 5 minutes before publishing the reel. Map the video ID from the create reel response. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to publish the reel.

Once these steps are completed, your Instagram reel will be successfully published, showcasing the video uploaded to Google Drive. This automation streamlines your social media management process.

5. Conclusion: Automate Your Instagram Reels with Pabbly Connect

In conclusion, using Pabbly Connect to automate the posting of Instagram Reels from Google Drive significantly enhances efficiency. By following the outlined steps, you can ensure that your workout videos and motivational clips are consistently shared on Instagram without manual effort.

This integration not only saves time but also helps maintain a steady flow of content on your social media accounts. With Pabbly Connect, you can easily manage multiple applications and automate repetitive tasks, making your social media strategy more effective.