How to Publish Instagram Posts to LinkedIn Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to publish Instagram posts to LinkedIn automatically using Pabbly Connect. Follow our step-by-step tutorial 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 Instagram to LinkedIn Integration

To publish Instagram posts to LinkedIn, you will first need to access Pabbly Connect. If you’re a new user, you can sign up for free and receive 100 tasks monthly. Existing users should simply sign in to their accounts.

Once logged in, navigate to the Pabbly Connect dashboard to create a new workflow. This is where you will set up the integration between Instagram and LinkedIn. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button to start.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will create a workflow named ‘Publish Instagram Post to LinkedIn’. Choose the folder where you want to save this workflow, such as ‘LinkedIn’. This organization helps you manage multiple workflows effectively. using Pabbly Connect

• Name your workflow clearly to identify its purpose.
• Select an appropriate folder for better organization.
• Click on ‘Create’ to proceed to the next step.

After creating the workflow, you will see trigger and action options. The trigger application will be Instagram, and the action application will be LinkedIn. This setup allows you to automate posting from Instagram to LinkedIn seamlessly.

3. Setting Up Instagram as the Trigger Application

For the trigger application, select Instagram for Business. This is essential because you are using it for a social media marketing agency. The trigger event will be ‘New Media Posted’, which captures any new post made on your Instagram account. using Pabbly Connect

To establish this connection, click on the ‘Connect’ button next to Instagram. You will need to authorize Pabbly Connect to access your Instagram account. Once connected, you can test the trigger to ensure it captures new posts correctly.

• Select ‘New Media Posted’ as your trigger event.
• Click on ‘Connect’ to link your Instagram account.
• Test the connection to verify it works.

After confirming the connection, create a new post on Instagram. This step is crucial because it will allow Pabbly Connect to fetch the most recent post during testing.

4. Configuring LinkedIn as the Action Application

Now that your Instagram trigger is set up, it’s time to configure LinkedIn as the action application. Select LinkedIn and choose the action event ‘Share an Article or URL’. This will allow you to share the content from your Instagram post directly to your LinkedIn profile. using Pabbly Connect

Click on the ‘Connect’ button to link your LinkedIn account. Once connected, you will need to map the caption and URL of the Instagram post. This mapping ensures that new data is automatically pulled from Instagram and shared on LinkedIn.

Select ‘Share an Article or URL’ as your action event. Map the caption and URL correctly for dynamic content. Set visibility options as needed.

After mapping the necessary fields, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to ensure everything is working as intended. If successful, your LinkedIn profile will automatically display the new Instagram post.

5. Finalizing the Integration and Testing

Once you have set up the trigger and action, it’s time to finalize the integration. Pabbly Connect will check for new posts on Instagram every 10 minutes. This polling-based trigger ensures that your LinkedIn profile stays updated with the latest posts.

To test the integration, create another post on Instagram and observe if it appears on LinkedIn. If everything is set up correctly, you will see the new post shared automatically within minutes. This automation saves time and keeps your LinkedIn profile active with relevant content.

By using Pabbly Connect, you can easily integrate various applications and automate your workflows. This specific integration between Instagram and LinkedIn is just one example of how powerful Pabbly Connect can be for social media management.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to publish Instagram posts to LinkedIn using Pabbly Connect. This integration automates the process, ensuring your LinkedIn profile is always updated with your latest Instagram posts, saving you time and effort.