How to integrate the Instagram-Google Sheets bundle using Zapier?
Automate the process by integrating Instagram with Google Tables and Zapier. This integration turns every new post into a perfectly lined row, increasing efficiency and improving data organization.
Creating a new row in Google Sheets when a new post is added to Instagram
How the integration works:
- A new post is created on Instagram.
- Zapier creates a new row in a specific Google Sheets sheet.
- Creating a Zap. While on the “Home” tab, click the “Create” button.
- In the drop-down menu, select “Zaps”.
Setting up the trigger event
3. Select the trigger event. This event occurs in the trigger application and signals Zapier to start the Zap.
4. Select the trigger event service.
5. In the drop-down list, select “New Media Posted in My Account” and click “Continue”. The trigger will activate when new media is posted.
6. Next, you need to specify the “Instagram” account and click the “Continue” button.
7. Then, you need to test the trigger by clicking the “Test trigger” button.
8. The next step is for the system to find the record and display all the information available. Click the “Continue with selected record” button.
This is how the sent data looks in the Instagram account.
9. Setting up the action in “Google Sheets” Select the action service.
10. In the next window, you need to specify the action that will be performed when a new post appears. From the drop-down list, select “Create Spreadsheet Row” and click “Continue”.
11. Next, you need to specify the “Google Sheets” account and click the “Continue” button.
12. Next, you need to set up the connection between the “Google Sheets” and “Instagram” applications. Fill in the required fields and the fields into which the data should be imported, substituting variables from the drop-down list. After filling in all the necessary fields, click the “Continue” button.
13. You need to test the “Google Sheets” – “Instagram” connection.
14. Test data is sent to “Google Sheets”.
15. Check the test data in the “Google Sheets” application.
16. After a successful test, click the “Publish” button.
The Zap is created, configured, and activated.
