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      Social Media Add-On Instagram Integration Guide

      How to integrate your Instagram account and share content

      With the Agency Revolution Social Media Add-On, you can seamlessly integrate your Instagram account to enhance your social media strategy. Instagram, managed by Meta, is an image-first platform that prioritizes visuals over text and links, setting it apart from platforms like LinkedIn or Facebook. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of integrating your Instagram account and the guidelines for posting content to Instagram.

      Before you begin

      • Your Instagram account must be linked to a Facebook page for third-party integrations, like Agency Revolution.
      • Ensure your Instagram account is a Business or Creator account (also known as a “Professional Account”).
        • If your Instagram isn’t set up as a Business or Creator account, you can update it during the integration process outlined below.

      What’s in this guide?

      How to Integrate Your Instagram Account

      To integrate your Instagram account:

      1. In your AR Social Media Add-On dashboard, navigate to Social > Manage Social Media.

      2. Click Connect Instagram.

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      3. Log in to Facebook:

        • Since your Instagram Business or Creator account must be connected to a Facebook page, you will be prompted to enter your Facebook credentials first before continuing.

      4. Continue Facebook Workflow:

        • Follow the prompts to continue the integration process. During this step, you will be asked to enter your Instagram login credentials.

      5. Select Instagram Account:

        • You will see a list of Instagram accounts associated with the Facebook page/account. Select the Instagram account you want to integrate.

      6. Confirm Permissions:

        • Confirm the permissions for the Instagram account. Finally, select the Instagram page and click Add Profile to complete the integration.

      Understanding Social Media Integration Statuses

      • Active: Your integration is valid and approved.
      • Expired: Your integration has expired. Click the "Review" button to reintegrate your account.
        • Note: Social media connections may expire after 365 days due to security settings on the social networks.
      • Invalid: Your integration is no longer valid. If your password has changed, click the "Review" button to either disconnect or renew the account.

      Posting Content to Instagram

      Since Instagram is a unique platform, there are some guidelines you should know before posting content:

      • Images: Images are required in order to post content to Instagram.

      • Image Sizing: Instagram has strict image requirements with supported aspect ratios:

        • Square (1:1) - 1080 x 1080 pixels

        • Portrait (4:5) - 1080 x 1350 pixels

        • Landscape (1.91:1) - 1080 x 566 pixels

          • You can use tools like Instasize and Croppola to resize images to the ideal ratios.

      • Character Limit: The Instagram character limit for custom social post captions is 2,200 characters.

      • URLs: URLs are not clickable on Instagram. If you include URLs in your Instagram posts, you will see a warning that the URL link will not be clickable once shared to Instagram.

      • Carousels: On Instagram, you can make single-image or multi-image posts, known as Carousels. You can post up to 9 images. If you upload multiple images, the order will be maintained and shared in a single post on Instagram.

        • Carousel Conditions: If you are posting a Carousel, your images must be at least 1080 x 1080 pixels with a 1:1 ratio. The shape you choose for the first slide will apply to the rest of the Carousel.

          • You can use tools like Instasize and Croppola to resize images to the ideal ratios.

      To create a social post:

      1. Navigate to Social > Post on Social Media.

      2. Select your Instagram account.

      3. Add a caption to your post.

        • Remember, the Instagram character limit for captions is 2,200 characters, and URLs are not clickable on Instagram captions.

      4. Upload Image(s):

        • You must add an image to complete a post.

        • You can share up to 9 images on Instagram.

        • In the image uploader, you will see the following options:

          • My Device: Upload an image from your device.

          • Unsplash: Use Unsplash to search the web for free high-resolution images.

          • Link (URL): Upload an image via a direct URL.

          • Design an Image: Use Canva to design an image.

      Now, you can schedule your post!