How to Schedule Posts on Instagram from Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect

Learn how to schedule posts on Instagram directly from Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect. Follow this step-by-step tutorial for seamless integration. Discover how to seamlessly connect your essential tools through accessible instructions that make powerful automation available to professionals at every skill level.

Watch Step By Step Video Tutorial Below

1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Instagram Scheduling

To schedule posts on Instagram from Google Sheets, the first step is to set up Pabbly Connect. This integration platform allows you to connect various applications seamlessly. Start by creating your free account on Pabbly Connect if you haven’t already.

Once logged in, navigate to the dashboard and click on the blue button labeled ‘Create Workflow.’ You will need to name your workflow, such as ‘Schedule Post on Instagram from Google Sheets,’ and then click on ‘Create’ to proceed.

2. Configuring the Schedule in Pabbly Connect

In this section, you will set up the trigger for your workflow, which is essential for automating the posting process. Select the ‘Schedule’ feature in Pabbly Connect. This feature allows you to specify how often you want the automation to run.

• Choose the frequency to run the workflow (e.g., daily).
• Set the specific time for the automation to execute (e.g., 10 AM).

After setting the frequency and time, click on the ‘Save’ button. This configuration ensures that your posts will be scheduled automatically at the specified time each day.

3. Fetching Current Date and Scheduled Posts from Google Sheets

The next step involves fetching the current date and checking for any scheduled posts in your Google Sheets. In Pabbly Connect, select the ‘Date & Time Formatter’ feature to retrieve today’s date. Specify the format as DDM YY to match your Google Sheets entries.

Once you have the current date, you will need to search for the scheduled posts in Google Sheets. Add a new action by selecting the Google Sheets application and choosing the ‘Lookup Spreadsheet Row’ action. Connect your Google Sheets account and select the relevant spreadsheet containing your scheduled posts.

4. Iterating Through Posts for Scheduling

Now that you have fetched the scheduled posts, the next step is to process each post one at a time. In Pabbly Connect, use the ‘Iterator’ feature to ensure that each post is handled individually. This allows for a more organized posting schedule.

• Select the array of posts fetched from Google Sheets.
• Map the data fields like caption and media URL for each post.

This step is crucial for maintaining the order in which the posts are scheduled. Each post will be processed and prepared for publishing on Instagram.

5. Posting the Scheduled Content on Instagram

The final step is to publish the posts on Instagram using Pabbly Connect. Select the Instagram application and choose the ‘Publish a Photo’ action. Connect your Instagram account through Pabbly Connect to authorize the posting process.

Map the photo URL and caption fields to ensure that the correct content is posted. Once everything is set, click on the ‘Save and Send Test Request’ button to test the automation. If configured correctly, your scheduled post will appear on your Instagram account automatically.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to schedule posts on Instagram from Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect. This integration allows you to automate your social media posting process efficiently. By following the steps outlined, you can ensure that your content is posted on time, even when you are unavailable.