Automate Sharing WordPress Posts on Instagram Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate sharing WordPress posts on Instagram using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step guide for seamless integration without coding. Transform complex automation concepts into accessible, actionable steps that eliminate unnecessary manual work while maximizing existing application capabilities.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Automation

To start automating the sharing of WordPress posts on Instagram, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. Open your web browser and navigate to the Pabbly Connect homepage by typing in ‘Pabbly.com/connect’.

Once there, sign in to your existing account or create a new one. New users can sign up for free and receive 100 tasks monthly. After signing in, you will be directed to your dashboard where you can manage your workflows.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will create a new workflow in Pabbly Connect to link WordPress with Instagram. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button on your dashboard. Name your workflow something descriptive, such as ‘Share WordPress Post on Instagram Automatically’.

• Select the folder to save your workflow.
• Click on ‘Create’ to proceed.

After creating the workflow, you will see two boxes labeled ‘Trigger’ and ‘Action’. The trigger will be set to WordPress, and the action will be Instagram. This setup will ensure that whenever a new post is published on WordPress, it will automatically be shared on Instagram.

3. Setting Up WordPress as the Trigger Application

In this section, you will configure WordPress as the trigger application in Pabbly Connect. Select WordPress from the trigger application options and then choose the event ‘New Post Published’. This event will activate the workflow whenever a new post is created.

Next, you will need to connect your WordPress account to Pabbly Connect. A webhook URL will be provided, acting as a bridge between WordPress and Pabbly Connect. Copy this URL and navigate to your WordPress dashboard to set it up.

4. Connecting WordPress to Pabbly Connect

To establish the connection between WordPress and Pabbly Connect, you need to install the WP Webhooks plugin in your WordPress account. Search for this plugin in the ‘Installed Plugins’ section and ensure it is activated.

• Click on ‘Settings’ under the WP Webhooks.
• Select ‘Send Data’ and add the webhook URL.
• Set the trigger event to ‘Post Created’.

After saving these settings, go back to Pabbly Connect and wait for the webhook response. This indicates that your WordPress and Pabbly Connect connection is successful, enabling the automation to function correctly.

5. Setting Instagram as the Action Application

Now that your trigger is set up, you will configure Instagram as the action application in Pabbly Connect. Choose Instagram for Business and select the action event as ‘Publish Photo’. This will allow your posts to be shared on your Instagram account.

Connect your Instagram account by selecting ‘Add New Connection’ and logging in. Ensure that your account is connected correctly. Once connected, you will need to map the photo URL and caption from the previous WordPress post response.

After mapping the required fields, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. If successful, you will see the post appear on your Instagram account. You can now test this automation by creating another post in WordPress and confirming it appears on Instagram.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to automate sharing WordPress posts on Instagram using Pabbly Connect. By setting up a trigger in WordPress and an action in Instagram, users can effortlessly streamline their social media sharing process.