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Choosing a Connection Source for Creating an Instagram Feed

In this guide

We only use official methods of interaction with Instagram. Let’s consider the main sources of connection for creating an Instagram widget

This type of connection allows you to display posts from the specified source without authorization. You can use only public accounts by simply adding the Instagram username — @username

Public Accounts

Note

You can have up to 5 different usernames in one feed

and add the username of the user in the field

Add

Connecting the widget to the desired Instagram profile is very easy, you need to select

Public Accounts

the username of the user in the field

in the field

and press

@username

Note

Don't worry: we will never save your password or post on your account

To work with this source, you need to connect your Instagram business account, which is linked to your Facebook page

Hashtags

Select

Hashtags Source

to collect and display Instagram hashtag feeds

Instagram hashtag feeds

Click

Connect to Facebook

.

A window will open where you need to log into your Facebook account

Facebook account

where you need to log into your Facebook account

your Facebook account

After logging in, you will need to grant the app access to your account to be able to view posts and information. For this, you need to ensure that your Instagram business account is connected to your Facebook page

Requirements for Successful Connection:

Administrative rights on this Facebook page

The account must be linked to a Facebook page

An Instagram Business account (not a personal or creator account)

Note

If you do not yet have an Instagram account linked to Facebook, please refer to the instructions:

To ensure the widget can access your Instagram posts, confirm the requested permissions in the pop-up windows that appear during the connection process

Tip

Here, you need to select all pages, even those you do not plan to display in the widget. Otherwise, Facebook may not grant you full permissions to link your account to the widget, and the connection could be disrupted

After authorization, you will see a dropdown list with all the Instagram business accounts connected to the pages you have authorized. Now you can choose the account you want to connect. If you only have one account, it will be selected by default

Add

Add hashtags or several desired hashtags of the user in the field

and press

#tag

Note

Instagram allows a maximum of 30 different hashtags to be queried per week per user

For hashtags, we import the “Top Posts”

Posts obtained through hashtag search will not contain any user information (name or image)

Click

Connect to Facebook

.

A window will open where you need to log into your Facebook account

Facebook account

where you need to log into your Facebook account

your Facebook account

Select

Instagram Business

Instagram Business

To work with this source, you need to connect your Instagram business account linked to your Facebook page

Using an Instagram Business account to create a feed allows you to showcase your products, services, and corporate initiatives. It also helps establish connections with customers, collect feedback and suggestions, and improve brand recognition

Note

Don't worry: we will never save your password or post on your account

After logging in, you will need to grant the app access to your account to be able to view posts and information. For this, you need to ensure that your Instagram business account is connected to your Facebook page

Requirements for Successful Connection:

Administrative rights on this Facebook page

The account must be linked to a Facebook page

An Instagram Business account (not a personal or creator account)

Note

If you do not yet have an Instagram account linked to Facebook, please refer to the instructions:

To ensure the widget can access your Instagram posts, confirm the requested permissions in the pop-up windows that appear during the connection process

Tip

Here, you need to select all pages, even those you do not plan to display in the widget. Otherwise, Facebook may not grant you full permissions to link your account to the widget, and the connection could be disrupted

After authorization, you will see a dropdown list with all the Instagram business accounts connected to the pages you have authorized. Now you can choose the account you want to connect. If you only have one account, it will be selected by default

Select

Private Profile

and click

Connect to Instagram

Authorize Instagram account to display private profile

Note

Don't worry: we will never save your password or post on your account

Private Profile

Note

By “Private profile”, we mean the user’s personal Instagram profile

When the Instagram login window appears, log into your account. The content of your account is ready for use

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