How to Create Instagram Reels Automatically in Just Minutes Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate Instagram Reels creation using Pabbly Connect, Google Sheets, and Creator Mate in just a few simple steps. Develop expertise in application integration and learn how to design streamlined automation workflows using proven, simplified approaches.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect to Create Instagram Reels

To begin creating Instagram Reels automatically, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by navigating to the Pabbly Connect website and signing in with your credentials. If you are new, you can easily sign up for a free account, which provides 100 free tasks every month.

Once signed in, you will be directed to the Pabbly Connect dashboard. Here, you can create a new workflow by clicking on the ‘Create Workflow’ button located at the top right corner. This is where the automation process will take place, allowing you to integrate various applications seamlessly.

2. Setting Up Google Sheets as a Trigger in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will set up Google Sheets as the trigger for your automation. The trigger will activate whenever you add new data to your Google Sheets. Click on the trigger application dropdown and select Google Sheets. Choose the event as ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’ to ensure Pabbly Connect captures the data accurately. using Pabbly Connect

• Select the trigger application as Google Sheets.
• Set the event to ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’.
• Copy the provided webhook URL for connecting Google Sheets.

After copying the webhook URL, open your Google Sheets document. Go to Extensions, click on Add-ons, and search for Pabbly Connect Webhooks. Ensure you have it installed, then refresh the page. Set up the webhook by pasting the URL in the initial setup dialog box, specifying the trigger column as the final data column where you will input your Instagram Reel details.

3. Creating Instagram Reels Using Creator Mate

Once your Google Sheets trigger is set up, the next step involves using Creator Mate to generate the Instagram Reels. In your Pabbly Connect workflow, add an action step and select Creator Mate as the application. Choose the action event as ‘Get Specific Template’ to retrieve the template you previously created for your Instagram Reels.

To connect Creator Mate with Pabbly Connect, you will need an API token. Access your Creator Mate account, navigate to project settings, and copy the API token. Paste this token back into Pabbly Connect to establish the connection. After connecting, select the template ID you wish to use for creating your Instagram Reel.

• Select the action application as Creator Mate.
• Choose ‘Get Specific Template’ as the action event.
• Paste the API token from Creator Mate to connect.

After retrieving your template, you can modify it with the details captured from Google Sheets. This allows for dynamic content generation based on your spreadsheet inputs, making the process seamless and efficient.

4. Posting Reels to Instagram Automatically

After creating the Instagram Reel with Creator Mate, the next step is to post it to your Instagram account. In your Pabbly Connect workflow, add another action step and select Instagram for Business as the application. Choose the action event as ‘Create Reel Video’ to prepare for posting. using Pabbly Connect

Connect your Instagram account by clicking on the connect button. Ensure that you have authorized Pabbly Connect to access your Instagram for Business account. You will need to map the video URL received from Creator Mate and the caption from your Google Sheets to this action step.

Select Instagram for Business as the action application. Choose ‘Create Reel Video’ as the action event. Map the video URL and caption from previous steps.

Once you have filled in the required details and clicked on ‘Save and Send Test Request,’ your Instagram Reel will be created. You can confirm its success by checking your Instagram account for the newly posted reel.

5. Updating Google Sheets with the Video URL

The final step in this automation process is to update your Google Sheets with the URL of the newly created Instagram Reel. Add another action step in your Pabbly Connect workflow and select Google Sheets as the application. Choose ‘Update Row’ as the action event to modify your existing row with the video URL.

Connect your Google Sheets account again, select the spreadsheet and specific sheet where you want to update the URL. Map the row index, caption, and the video URL received from the previous steps. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to finalize the update.

This will ensure that your Google Sheets always reflects the latest video URLs, keeping your records organized and up to date. With this complete automation setup using Pabbly Connect, you can save time and streamline your Instagram content creation process effectively.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect, you can automate the creation and posting of Instagram Reels in just minutes. This integration with Google Sheets and Creator Mate allows for seamless content generation, ensuring your Instagram account remains active and engaging.