How to Sync Instagram Posts with X (Formerly Twitter) Using Pabbly Connect

Learn to sync Instagram posts with X (formerly Twitter) using Pabbly Connect. Follow this detailed tutorial for seamless integration and automation. Explore systematic approaches to creating efficient automation solutions that convert technical concepts into practical, implementable instructions.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Instagram and X Integration

To sync Instagram posts with X (formerly Twitter), you need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by visiting the Pabbly website and logging into your account. If you are new, you can sign up for free and get 100 tasks each month.

Once logged in, navigate to the Pabbly Connect dashboard. Here, you will find all the Pabbly applications. Click on the ‘Access Now’ button for Pabbly Connect to begin the integration process.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After accessing Pabbly Connect, the next step is to create a workflow that will automate the posting process. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. You will be prompted to name your workflow; enter ‘How to Sync Instagram Posts with X (Formerly Twitter)’ and select the folder for automation. using Pabbly Connect

• Click on ‘Create’ to open the workflow window.
• In the workflow window, you will see options for triggers and actions.
• Choose Instagram as your trigger application.

In this window, you set up the trigger event. Select ‘New Media Post’ from Instagram. This means every time a new post is made on Instagram, it will trigger the workflow to create a corresponding post on X.

3. Connecting Instagram to Pabbly Connect

To connect Instagram to Pabbly Connect, select the trigger event as ‘New Media Post’. Click on ‘Connect’ and choose to add a new connection. You will be prompted to log into your Instagram for Business account.

After logging in, select your Instagram account username and click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This action tests the connection by pulling the latest post from your Instagram account. Note that Instagram checks for new data every 10 minutes, so ensure your posts are ready to be synced.

4. Formatting Text for X (Formerly Twitter)

Since X only allows captions of up to 280 characters, you need to format the text from Instagram. In Pabbly Connect, add an action step by selecting ‘Text Formatter’. Choose the action event as ‘Truncate’ to shorten the caption accordingly.

• Map the caption from the previous step.
• Set the maximum length to 250 characters.
• Enable the option to append an ellipsis if the text exceeds this length.

This ensures that your tweets are concise and meet X’s character limit while still conveying the essential message from your Instagram post.

5. Creating a Tweet in Pabbly Connect

Once the text is formatted, the next step is to create a tweet on X. Select X as the action application and choose ‘Create Tweet’ as the action event. Connect to your X account by providing the Client ID and Client Secret obtained from the Twitter Developer Portal. using Pabbly Connect

After connecting, map the formatted text and the Instagram post URL to the tweet. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to send the tweet. This will create a new post on your X account with the same caption and a link to the Instagram post.

With this setup, every time you post on Instagram, a corresponding tweet will be created automatically, ensuring your audience stays engaged across both platforms without any manual effort.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect, you can effortlessly sync Instagram posts with X (formerly Twitter). This automation saves time and enhances audience engagement across both platforms, ensuring that your followers are always updated with your latest content.