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Instagram for Business

The Instagram for Business modules enables you to monitor comments and media, retrieve insights, media, and stories, as well as create comments or replies in your Instagram for Business account.

Getting Started With Instagram for Business

Prerequisites

[Note] Note
The module dialog fields that are displayed in bold (in the Boost.space Integrator scenario, not in this documentation article) are mandatory!

Connecting Instagram for Business to Boost.space Integrator

Ensure that you create a connection with the same profile you are logged into on Facebook and Instagram. If you are making a connection with another account, it won’t work for you and you need to add another administrator to your application –  follow our step-by-step guide. You also need to add a test user to Your Instagram app – follow our step-by-step guide.

Insights

Get User Insights

Returns insights on an Instagram user.

[Note] Note
Insights data is unavailable to Instagram users with fewer than 100 followers.

 

Connection Establish a connection to your Instagram for Business account.
Page Select the page or enter (map) the ID of the page you want to retrieve insights for.
Metric Select the user metric you want to retrieve. If you want to select multiple metrics they must have the same compatible period.
Period Select the period compatible with the metrics you have selected.
Date since Enter the starting date to retrieve the user insights.
Date to Enter an end date to retrieve the user insights.

Get Media Insights

Returns insights on Instagram media.

Connection Establish a connection to your Instagram for Business account.
Media ID Enter (map) the media ID, for example, from the Watch Media module if you want to retrieve insights.
Metrics Select the metrics you want to retrieve for the specified media.

Please see the list of metrics that can be returned for corresponding media.

Media

Watch Media

Returns media details when new media is added.

Connection Establish a connection to your Instagram for Business account.
Page Select the page you want to watch for new media.
Limit Set the maximum number of media Boost.space Integrator will return during one execution cycle. The default value is 10.

Watch Public User Media

Triggers when a new media is added to the selected Instagram Business or Creator IG User.

Connection Establish a connection to your Instagram for Business account.
Page Select the page whose user media you want to watch.
Username Enter the username whose media you want to watch.
Limit Set the maximum number of media Boost.space Integrator will return during one execution cycle.

Create a Photo Post

Posts a photo to the specified Instagram page.

[Note] Note
If you manage a Page with a large audience, you may be asked to confirm your identity and secure your account through a Page Publishing Authorization process.
Connection Establish a connection to your Instagram for Business account.
Page Select the page where you want to post a photo.
Photo URL Enter the URL of the photo. The URL must be publicly accessible.

Photo Requirements

  • Maximum file size: 8MB
  • Aspect ratio: Must be within a 4:5 to 1.91:1 range
  • Minimum width: 320 (will be scaled up to the minimum if necessary)
  • Maximum width: 1440 (will be scaled down to the maximum if necessary)
  • Height: Varies, depending on width and aspect ratio
  • Formats: JPEG
[Note] Note
Please note that your image must be hosted on a publicly accessible URL and you cannot host your images on Google Drive even if the file is shared publicly because Instagram API is not able to download files from Google Drive. The same applies to Dropbox URLs.
Caption Enter a caption for the photo. Like in the app, you can include hashtags (e.g., #crazywildebeest) and usernames of Instagram users (e.g., @natgeo). @Mentioned Instagram users will receive a notification when you publish the media object container.

[Note] Note
Maximum 2200 characters, 30 hashtags, and 20 @ tags.
User Tags Enter the user tags.

Username Enter the username who has a public Instagram account.

[Note] Note
The username should not start with @, it must match the pattern, /^(?!@)/.
X position Enter a float indicating the percentage distance from the left edge of the published media image lower than or equal to 1. This is an optional field.
Y position Enter a float indicating the percentage distance from the right edge of the published media image lower than or equal to 1. This is an optional field.
Location ID Enter the Page ID created for a physical location.

Create a Video Post

Posts a video to the specified Instagram page.

[Note] Note
If you manage a Page with a large audience, you may be asked to confirm your identity and secure your account through a Page Publishing Authorization process.
Connection Establish a connection to your Instagram for Business account.
Page Select the page where you want to post a video.
Video URL Enter the URL of the video. The URL must be publicly accessible.

Video Requirements

  • Container: MOV or MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14), no edit lists, Moov atom at the front of the file.
  • Audio codec: AAC, 48kHz sample rate maximum, 1 or 2 channels (mono or stereo).
  • Video codec: HEVC or H264, progressive scan, closed GOP, 4:2:0 chroma subsampling.
  • Frame rate: 23-60 FPS.
  • Picture size:
    • Maximum columns (horizontal pixels): 1920
    • Minimum aspect ratio [cols / rows]: 4 / 5
    • Maximum aspect ratio [cols / rows]: 16 / 9
  • Video bitrate: VBR, 5Mbps maximum
  • Audio bitrate: 128kbps
  • Duration: 60 seconds maximum, 3 seconds minimum
  • File size: 100MB maximum
[Note] Note
Please note that your video must be hosted on a publicly accessible URL, and you cannot host your videos on Google Drive even if the file is shared publicly because Instagram API cannot download files from Google Drive. The same applies to Dropbox URLs.
Caption Enter a caption for the video. Like in the app, you can include hashtags (e.g., #crazywildebeest) and usernames of Instagram users (e.g., @natgeo). @Mentioned users will receive a notification when you publish the media object container.

[Note] Note
Maximum 2200 characters, 30 hashtags, and 20 @ tags.
Location ID Enter the Page ID created for a physical location.

Create a Reel Post

Uploads and posts a new reel.

Connection Establish a connection to your Instagram for Business account.
Page Select or map a page whose carousel post you want to create.

[Note] Note
Instagram Business accounts connected to a Page that requires Page Publishing Authorization (PPA) cannot be published until PPA has been completed.
Video URL Enter the URL address of the photo. There are certain requirements for the video to be uploaded:

[Note] Note
You should host the video on a publicly accessible URL. Do not host the video on Google Drive even if the file is shared publicly, as Instagram API cannot download those files. The same applies to Dropbox URLs.
Container The video should be MOV or MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14), with no edit lists and a moov atom at the front of the file.
Audio codec The audio code should be AAC, 48khz sample rate maximum, 1 or 2 channels (mono or stereo).
Video codec The video codec should be HEVC or H264, progressive scan, closed GOP, 4:2:0 chroma subsampling.
Frame rate The frame rate must be 23 – 60 FPS.
Picture size The Maximum columns (horizontal pixels) are 1920. The required aspect ratio is between 0.01:1 and 10:1. The recommended 9:16 is to avoid cropping or blank spaces.
Video bitrate The video bitrate (VBR) must be a maximum of 5Mbps.
Audio bitrate The audio bitrate can be 128kpbs.
Duration The video duration should be a maximum of 15 mins and a minimum of 3 seconds.
File Size The video file size is a maximum of 1GB.
Caption Enter a caption for the photo. You can also include hashtags (#crazywildbeest ) and usernames of Instagram users (@natgeo). The caption can be maximum of 2200 characters, 30 hashtags, and 20 @ tags.
Location ID Enter the Page ID created for a physical location.
Share to Feed Select whether to share the reel as a feed.

Create a Carousel Post

Uploads a carousel photos/videos. as a new post.

Connection Establish a connection to your Instagram for Business account.
Page Select or map a page whose carousel post you want to create.

[Note] Note
Instagram Business accounts connected to a Page that requires Page Publishing Authorization (PPA) cannot be published until PPA has been completed.
Files Enter the details of details:

Media Type Select the media type:

  • Image
  • Video
Photo URL Enter the URL address of the photo. There are certain requirements for the photo to be uploaded:

[Note] Note
You should host the photo on a publicly accessible URL. Do not host the photo on Google Drive even if the file is shared publicly, as Instagram API cannot download those files. The same applies to Dropbox URLs.
Maximum file size The maximum photo size should be 8MiB.
Aspect Ratio The aspect ratio must be within the range of 4:5 to 1.9:1.
Minimum width The minimum width is 320 and will be scaled down to the minimum when required.
Maximum width The maximum width is 1440 and will be scaled down to the maximum when required.
Height The height can vary depending on width and aspect ratio.
Formats The photo must be in JPEG format.
User Tags Enter the user tag’s details:

Username Enter the username who has a public Instagram account.

[Note] Note
The username should not start with @, it must match the pattern, /^(?!@)/.
X position Enter a float indicating the percentage distance from the left edge of the published media image lower than or equal to 1. This is an optional field.
Y position Enter a float indicating the percentage distance from the right edge of the published media image lower than or equal to 1. This is an optional field.
Video URL Enter the video’s URL address. The uploaded video must comply with the following requirements:

[Note] Note
Please note that your video must be hosted on a publicly accessible URL and you cannot host your videos on Google Drive even if the file is shared publicly because Instagram API is not able to download files from Google Drive. The same applies to Dropbox URLs.
Maximum file size The maximum video file size is 100 MiB.
Picture size The picture size should be:

  • Maximum columns (horizontal pixels): 1920
  • Minimum aspect ratio [cols / rows]: 4 / 5・
  • Maximum aspect ratio [cols / rows]: 16 / 9
Duration The video duration can be a maxim of 60 seconds and a minimum of 3 seconds.
Container MOV or MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14), no edit lists, moov atom at the front of the file.
Frame rate The frame rate should be between 23 – 60 FPS.
Video Codec The video codec should be HEVC or H264, progressive scan, closed GOP, 4:2:0 chroma subsampling.
Video bitrate The bitrate can be VBR and a maximum of 5Mbps.
Audio Codec The audio can be AAC, 48khz sample rate maximum, 1 or 2 channels (mono or stereo).
Audio bitrate The audio bitrate should be 128kbps.
Cover Frame Enter the cover frame location in seconds of the video frame to be as the cover.
Caption Enter a caption for the photo. You can also include hashtags ( #crazywildbeest) and usernames of Instagram users (for example, @natgeo). The caption can be a maximum of 2200 characters, 30 hashtags, and 20 @ tags.
Location ID Enter the Page ID created for a physical location.

List Media

Retrieves all media from the specified Instagram page.

Connection Establish a connection to your Instagram for Business account.
Page Select the page you want to retrieve media from.
Limit Set the maximum number of media Boost.space Integrator will return during one execution cycle. The default value is 10.

List Public User Media

Returns media of another Instagram Business or Creator IG User.

Connection Establish a connection to your Instagram for Business account.
Page Select or map a page whose public user media you want to list.
Username Enter a username to list the media.
Limit Set the maximum number of public user media Boost.space Integrator will return during one execution cycle. The default value is 10.

Get Media

Retrieves details of the specified media.

Connection Establish a connection to your Instagram for Business account.
Media ID Enter the Media ID, for example, from the Watch Media module whose details you want to retrieve.

Download a Media File

Downloads a media file.

Connection Establish a connection to your Instagram for Business account.
Media ID Enter (map) the media ID, for example, from the Watch Media module you want to download.

Get Album Media

Retrieves a list of all media in the specified album.

Connection Establish a connection to your Instagram for Business account.
Media ID Enter (map) the ID of the media album you want to retrieve media objects for.

Users

Get User Info

Retrieves information about other Instagram users.

Connection Establish a connection to your Instagram for Business account.
Page Select your page.
Username Enter the username of the Instagram user you want to retrieve information about.

Comments

List Media Comments

Returns a list of IG Comments on an IG Media post.

Connection Establish a connection to your Instagram for Business account.
Media ID Enter a Media ID whose comments you want to list. Alternatively, you can search for a Media ID by selecting the page.
Limit Set the maximum number of media comments Boost.space Integrator will return during one execution cycle. The default value is 10.

List Comment Replies

Returns a list of replies for a specific comment.

Connection Establish a connection to your Instagram for Business account.
Comment ID Enter a Comment ID whose replies you want to list. Alternatively, you can search for a Comment ID.

Page Select or map a Page whose Media ID you want to retrieve.
Media ID Select or map a Media ID whose comment replies you want to list.
Limit Set the maximum number of comment replies Boost.space Integrator will return during one execution cycle. The default value is 10.

Create a Comment

Creates a comment on specified media.

Connection Establish a connection to your Instagram for Business account.
Media ID Enter (map) the ID of the media you want to create a comment on.
Message Enter the text content of the comment.

Create a Reply

Replies to comment on media.

Connection Establish a connection to your Instagram for Business account.
Comment ID Enter (map) the ID of the comment you want to reply to.
Message Enter the text content of the reply.

Stories

List Stories

Returns a list of stories associated with the Instagram page.

Connection Establish a connection to your Instagram for Business account.
Page Select the page you want to retrieve stories for.
Limit Set the maximum number of stories Boost.space Integrator will return during one execution cycle.

Other

Watch Events

Triggers when the subscribed event is received.

[Note] Note
Boost.space Integrator automatically creates a webhook in Instagram for Business once you add an instant trigger to your scenario.
Webhook name Enter a name for the webhook.
Connection Establish a connection to your Instagram for Business account.
Page Select the page whose events you want to watch.
Event Select the event:

  • Comments
  • Mentions
  • Story Insights