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Instagram Integration

How do you connect Instagram with contentbird?

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Written by Sophia Siddig
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Overview

With the Instagram integration, you can publish posts directly from contentbird—provided you are using an Instagram Business profile.


Setup

📍 Administration → Projects → Integrations

Steps:

  • Select the Instagram integration

  • Connect your account via the authentication process


Requirements

  • You need an Instagram Business profile

  • It must be linked to a Facebook company page


Features

After successful integration, you can:

  • Publish posts directly from contentbird

  • Use hashtags

  • Mention other users with @


New features (since March 31, 2026)

For Facebook & Instagram, the following features are available:

  • Location tagging

  • Audience targeting

  • Collab posts (shared posts)

  • Thumbnail selection

👉 These features allow for more precise targeting and improved presentation of your social posts.


Important notes & limitations

Facebook connection required
→ Only Facebook pages linked to an Instagram Business profile are supported

Media limitations
→ Maximum of 20 files per post

Hashtags
→ Unlimited usage

Mentions (@)
→ Supported, but without autocomplete
→ Usernames must be entered manually

Format requirements
→ Specific requirements apply for images and videos
→ See the related FAQ article for details


Best practices

  • Verify the Facebook connection beforehand

  • Ensure correct image and video formats

  • Use hashtags strategically to increase reach

  • Double-check usernames when mentioning accounts


Conclusion

The Instagram integration allows you to publish content directly from your workflow, saving time and keeping your social media activities fully integrated into your content process.

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