iMan This workflow corresponds to n8n.io template #8785 — we link there as the canonical source.
This workflow follows the Facebookgraphapi → Google Sheets recipe pattern — see all workflows that pair these two integrations.
The workflow JSON
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"content": "\ud83c\udfac **Instagram Story Automation Template**\n\n**What this does:** Automatically posts Instagram Stories from videos listed in a Google Sheet.\n\n**Quick Setup (5 minutes):**\n1\ufe0f\u20e3 Configure the \u2699\ufe0f Config node with your Instagram Business ID and Sheet details\n2\ufe0f\u20e3 Connect your Google Sheets and Facebook Graph API credentials\nYou can download my template here:\nhttps://imanetworks.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Instagram-Videos-Template.xlsx\n\n3\ufe0f\u20e3 Add video URLs to your Google Sheet\n4\ufe0f\u20e3 Test with Manual Trigger, then enable Schedule\n\n**For Non-Technical Users:**\n\u2022 You only need to edit the \u2699\ufe0f Config node once\n\u2022 After setup, just add videos to your Google Sheet\n\u2022 The workflow handles everything automatically\n\n**Need Help?** Check the troubleshooting section below!"
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"name": "\u2699\ufe0f Configuration Hub",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.set",
"notes": "\ud83d\udd27 **SETUP REQUIRED** - Replace these values:\n\n\u2022 **IG_BUSINESS_ID**: Your Instagram Business Account ID\n \u2192 Find in Facebook Business Manager > Instagram Accounts\n \u2192 It's a long number (e.g., 17841450311185426)\n\n\u2022 **GRAPH_VERSION**: Facebook API version (usually v21.0 or newer)\n \u2192 Check https://developers.facebook.com/docs/graph-api\n\n\u2022 **SHEET_DOC_ID**: Your Google Sheet ID from the URL\n \u2192 Copy from: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/[THIS_PART]/edit\n\n\u2022 **SHEET_TAB_NAME**: The exact name of your sheet tab\n \u2192 Default: \"Instagram Videos\" (case-sensitive)\n\n\u26a0\ufe0f **Important**: Only change these values once during setup!",
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"assignments": {
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{
"id": "cfg-1",
"name": "IG_BUSINESS_ID",
"type": "string",
"value": "Your Instagram ID"
},
{
"id": "cfg-2",
"name": "GRAPH_VERSION",
"type": "string",
"value": "v23.0"
},
{
"id": "cfg-3",
"name": "SHEET_DOC_ID",
"type": "string",
"value": "Google Sheet ID (you can see it in the url of your sheet)"
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{
"id": "cfg-4",
"name": "SHEET_TAB_NAME",
"type": "string",
"value": "Instagram Videos"
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"name": "\ud83d\ude80 Manual Start",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger",
"notes": "\ud83c\udfaf **FOR TESTING**\n\nClick the \u25b6\ufe0f button to test your workflow immediately.\n\n**When to use:**\n\u2022 First-time setup testing\n\u2022 Checking if credentials work\n\u2022 Testing new videos before scheduling\n\n**Non-technical tip**: Always test manually before enabling the schedule!",
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"name": "\u23f0 Auto Schedule",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger",
"notes": "\ud83d\udd50 **AUTOMATIC POSTING**\n\nCurrently set to run daily at 8:30 PM.\n\n**To change the time:**\n1. Click this node\n2. Adjust 'triggerAtHour' (0-23, where 20 = 8 PM)\n3. Adjust 'triggerAtMinute' (0-59)\n\n**Examples:**\n\u2022 9:00 AM = Hour: 9, Minute: 0\n\u2022 2:30 PM = Hour: 14, Minute: 30\n\u2022 11:45 PM = Hour: 23, Minute: 45\n\n**Tip**: Choose times when your audience is most active!",
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"name": "\ud83d\udcca Sheet Requirements",
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"content": "\ud83d\udccb **Google Sheet Format Requirements**\n\n**Required Columns:**\n\u2022 **Path** \u2192 Direct video URL (must be publicly accessible)\n\u2022 **Posted** \u2192 Leave empty for new videos\n\n**Video Requirements:**\n\u2022 Format: MP4\n\u2022 Max duration: 60 seconds\n\u2022 Aspect ratio: 9:16 (vertical) recommended\n\u2022 Max file size: 4GB\n\u2022 URL must not require login/authentication\n\n**Example Row:**\n| Path | Posted |\n|------|--------|\n| https://example.com/video.mp4 | |\n\n**After posting, 'Posted' will show 'true'**"
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"name": "\ud83d\udcca Fetch Videos from Sheet",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets",
"notes": "\ud83d\udce5 **CREDENTIAL SETUP REQUIRED**\n\n**What it does:** Reads all videos from your Google Sheet\n\n**Setup Steps:**\n1. Click the 'Credential for Google Sheets' dropdown\n2. Select 'Create New Credential'\n3. Choose 'Google Sheets OAuth2 API'\n4. Click 'Connect my account' and sign in\n5. Grant permissions to access your sheets\n\n**Troubleshooting:**\n\u2022 Error 403: Check sheet sharing permissions\n\u2022 'Sheet not found': Verify SHEET_TAB_NAME in Config\n\u2022 No data: Ensure sheet has headers 'Path' and 'Posted'",
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"sheetName": {
"mode": "name",
"value": "={{ $json.SHEET_TAB_NAME }}"
},
"documentId": {
"mode": "list",
"value": "={{ $json.SHEET_DOC_ID }}"
}
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"credentials": {
"googleSheetsOAuth2Api": {
"name": "<your credential>"
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"name": "\ud83c\udfb2 Randomize Order",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.sort",
"notes": "\ud83d\udd00 **SMART SELECTION**\n\n**What it does:** Shuffles your video list randomly\n\n**Why this helps:**\n\u2022 Prevents always posting the first video\n\u2022 Creates variety in your content schedule\n\u2022 Ensures fair rotation of all videos\n\n**No setup needed** - this works automatically!\n\n**Note:** The workflow will still skip videos already marked as 'Posted'",
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"name": "\ud83d\udd04 Process Each Video",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.splitInBatches",
"notes": "\ud83d\udd0d **VIDEO PROCESSOR**\n\n**What it does:** Checks each video one by one to find unposted content\n\n**How it works:**\n1. Takes the shuffled list\n2. Examines each video's 'Posted' status\n3. Finds the first video that hasn't been posted\n4. Processes only that video\n\n**No configuration needed** - this is automatic!\n\n**Result:** Only posts one new video per run",
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"name": "\u2753 Already Posted Check",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.if",
"notes": "\ud83d\udea6 **SMART FILTER**\n\n**What it does:** Checks if this video was already posted\n\n**Logic:**\n\u2022 **If Posted = 'true'** \u2192 Skip this video, check next one\n\u2022 **If Posted is empty/false** \u2192 Continue to post this video\n\n**Why this matters:**\n\u2022 Prevents duplicate posts\n\u2022 Automatically tracks what's been shared\n\u2022 Saves you from manual tracking\n\n**No setup needed** - works automatically!",
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"leftValue": "",
"caseSensitive": true,
"typeValidation": "strict"
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"operator": {
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"operation": "notContains"
},
"leftValue": "={{ $json.posted_story }}",
"rightValue": "true"
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"name": "\ud83c\udfaf Prepare Video Data",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.set",
"notes": "\ud83d\udccb **DATA PREPARATION**\n\n**What it does:** Organizes the video information for Instagram\n\n**Variables created:**\n\u2022 **instagram_business_id**: Your Instagram account ID\n\u2022 **video_url**: The video file location\n\u2022 **api_version**: Facebook API version to use\n\n**Why this step:** Makes the data clean and ready for Instagram's API\n\n**No configuration needed** - uses values from your Config node automatically!",
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"assignments": {
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{
"id": "a1",
"name": "instagram_business_id",
"type": "string",
"value": "={{ $json.IG_BUSINESS_ID || $('\u2699\ufe0f Configuration Hub').item.json.IG_BUSINESS_ID }}"
},
{
"id": "a2",
"name": "video_url",
"type": "string",
"value": "={{ $json.source_url }}"
},
{
"id": "a3",
"name": "api_version",
"type": "string",
"value": "={{ $json.GRAPH_VERSION || $('\u2699\ufe0f Configuration Hub').item.json.GRAPH_VERSION }}"
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"name": "\ud83d\udcf1 Video Requirements",
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"content": "\ud83d\udcf1 **Instagram Story Requirements**\n\n**Video Specs:**\n\u2022 Format: MP4, MOV\n\u2022 Duration: 1-60 seconds\n\u2022 Resolution: 1080x1920 (9:16 ratio)\n\u2022 Max file size: 4GB\n\u2022 Frame rate: 30 fps max\n\n**URL Requirements:**\n\u2022 Must be publicly accessible\n\u2022 No login/password required\n\u2022 HTTPS recommended\n\u2022 Direct link to video file\n\n**Common Issues:**\n\u2022 Google Drive/Dropbox share links won't work\n\u2022 Password-protected videos will fail\n\u2022 Very large files may timeout\n\n**Tip:** Test your URL in a browser first!"
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"name": "\ud83d\udce4 Create Story Container",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest",
"notes": "\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f **CREDENTIAL SETUP REQUIRED**\n\n**What it does:** Creates an Instagram Story container (not published yet)\n\n**Setup Steps:**\n1. Click 'Credential for Facebook Graph API'\n2. Select 'Create New Credential'\n3. Enter your Facebook App credentials:\n \u2022 App ID (from Facebook Developers)\n \u2022 App Secret (from Facebook Developers)\n4. Grant Instagram permissions\n\n**What happens:** Instagram downloads and processes your video\n\n**Result:** Returns a container ID for the next step",
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"parameters": {
"url": "={{ 'https://graph.facebook.com/' + $('\u2699\ufe0f Configuration Hub').item.json.GRAPH_VERSION + '/' + $('\ud83c\udfaf Prepare Video Data').item.json['instagram_business_id'] + '/media' }}",
"method": "POST",
"options": {},
"sendQuery": true,
"authentication": "predefinedCredentialType",
"queryParameters": {
"parameters": [
{
"name": "media_type",
"value": "STORIES"
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{
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"value": "={{ $json['video_url'] }}"
}
]
},
"nodeCredentialType": "facebookGraphApi"
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"credentials": {
"facebookGraphApi": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
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"notesInFlow": true,
"typeVersion": 4.2
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{
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"name": "\ud83d\udd0d Check Processing Status",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest",
"notes": "\u23f3 **STATUS MONITOR**\n\n**What it does:** Checks if Instagram finished processing your video\n\n**Possible statuses:**\n\u2022 **IN_PROGRESS**: Still processing (wait more)\n\u2022 **FINISHED**: Ready to publish \u2705\n\u2022 **ERROR**: Something went wrong \u274c\n\n**Why this step:** Instagram needs time to encode/validate your video\n\n**No configuration needed** - uses the same Facebook credentials as previous step",
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"parameters": {
"url": "={{ 'https://graph.facebook.com/' + $('\u2699\ufe0f Configuration Hub').item.json.GRAPH_VERSION + '/' + $('\ud83d\udce4 Create Story Container').item.json.id }}",
"options": {
"response": {
"response": {
"fullResponse": true,
"responseFormat": "json"
}
}
},
"sendQuery": true,
"authentication": "predefinedCredentialType",
"queryParameters": {
"parameters": [
{
"name": "fields",
"value": "status_code,status"
}
]
},
"nodeCredentialType": "facebookGraphApi"
},
"credentials": {
"facebookGraphApi": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"notesInFlow": true,
"typeVersion": 4.2
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{
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"name": "\u2705 Ready to Publish?",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.if",
"notes": "\ud83d\udea6 **PUBLISH GATE**\n\n**What it checks:** Is the video ready for publishing?\n\n**Two paths:**\n\u2022 **TRUE (status = FINISHED)** \u2192 Proceed to publish\n\u2022 **FALSE (still processing)** \u2192 Wait 30 seconds and check again\n\n**Why this matters:**\n\u2022 Publishing too early = failure\n\u2022 This ensures your video is properly processed\n\n**Automatic loop:** Will keep checking until ready or timeout",
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"parameters": {
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"caseSensitive": true,
"typeValidation": "strict"
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"combinator": "and",
"conditions": [
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"operator": {
"type": "string",
"operation": "equals"
},
"leftValue": "={{ $json.body.status_code }}",
"rightValue": "FINISHED"
}
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}
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"notesInFlow": true,
"typeVersion": 2.2
},
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"name": "\u23f0 Wait 30 Seconds",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.wait",
"notes": "\u23f8\ufe0f **PATIENCE IS KEY**\n\n**What it does:** Waits 30 seconds before checking status again\n\n**Why 30 seconds:**\n\u2022 Gives Instagram time to process\n\u2022 Prevents overwhelming their servers\n\u2022 Most videos process within 1-3 minutes\n\n**Adjustable:** You can change the wait time if needed\n\u2022 Smaller videos: 15-20 seconds\n\u2022 Larger videos: 45-60 seconds\n\n**Note:** The workflow will loop until processing is complete",
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"parameters": {
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},
"notesInFlow": true,
"typeVersion": 1.1
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{
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"name": "\ud83c\udf89 Publish to Instagram",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.facebookGraphApi",
"notes": "\ud83d\ude80 **THE MOMENT OF TRUTH**\n\n**What it does:** Publishes your video as an Instagram Story\n\n**This step:**\n\u2022 Takes the processed video container\n\u2022 Makes it live on your Instagram account\n\u2022 Your followers can now see the story\n\n**Success indicators:**\n\u2022 Returns a media ID\n\u2022 No error messages\n\u2022 Story appears on your Instagram profile\n\n**Uses the same Facebook credentials** as previous steps",
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"parameters": {
"edge": "media_publish",
"node": "={{ $('\ud83c\udfaf Prepare Video Data').item.json['instagram_business_id'] }}",
"options": {
"queryParameters": {
"parameter": [
{
"name": "creation_id",
"value": "={{ $('\ud83d\udce4 Create Story Container').item.json.id }}"
}
]
}
},
"graphApiVersion": "={{ $('\u2699\ufe0f Configuration Hub').item.json.GRAPH_VERSION }}",
"httpRequestMethod": "POST"
},
"credentials": {
"facebookGraphApi": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"notesInFlow": true,
"typeVersion": 1
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"name": "\u270f\ufe0f Mark as Posted",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets",
"notes": "\ud83d\udcdd **RECORD KEEPING**\n\n**What it does:** Updates your Google Sheet to mark this video as posted\n\n**How it works:**\n1. Finds the row with the matching video URL\n2. Sets the 'Posted' column to 'true'\n3. Prevents the same video from being posted again\n\n**Why this matters:**\n\u2022 Automatic tracking\n\u2022 No duplicate posts\n\u2022 Clear record of what's been shared\n\n**Uses the same Google Sheets credentials** as the fetch step",
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"parameters": {
"columns": {
"value": {
"source_url": "={{ $('\ud83c\udfaf Prepare Video Data').item.json.video_url }}",
"posted_story": "\"true\""
},
"schema": [
{
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"type": "string",
"display": true,
"removed": true,
"required": false,
"displayName": "id",
"defaultMatch": true,
"canBeUsedToMatch": true
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{
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"type": "string",
"display": true,
"removed": true,
"required": false,
"displayName": "title",
"defaultMatch": false,
"canBeUsedToMatch": true
},
{
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"type": "string",
"display": true,
"removed": true,
"required": false,
"displayName": "media_type",
"defaultMatch": false,
"canBeUsedToMatch": true
},
{
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"type": "string",
"display": true,
"removed": true,
"required": false,
"displayName": "mime_type",
"defaultMatch": false,
"canBeUsedToMatch": true
},
{
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"type": "string",
"display": true,
"removed": false,
"required": false,
"displayName": "source_url",
"defaultMatch": false,
"canBeUsedToMatch": true
},
{
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"type": "string",
"display": true,
"removed": true,
"required": false,
"displayName": "posted_reels",
"defaultMatch": false,
"canBeUsedToMatch": true
},
{
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"type": "string",
"display": true,
"removed": false,
"required": false,
"displayName": "posted_story",
"defaultMatch": false,
"canBeUsedToMatch": true
}
],
"mappingMode": "defineBelow",
"matchingColumns": [
"source_url"
],
"attemptToConvertTypes": false,
"convertFieldsToString": false
},
"options": {},
"operation": "appendOrUpdate",
"sheetName": {
"mode": "name",
"value": "={{ $('\u2699\ufe0f Configuration Hub').item.json.SHEET_TAB_NAME }}"
},
"documentId": {
"mode": "list",
"value": "={{ $('\u2699\ufe0f Configuration Hub').item.json.SHEET_DOC_ID }}"
}
},
"credentials": {
"googleSheetsOAuth2Api": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"notesInFlow": true,
"typeVersion": 4.5
},
{
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"name": "\ud83d\udd27 Troubleshooting",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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"parameters": {
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"height": 560,
"content": "\ud83d\udea8 **Troubleshooting Guide**\n\n**Common Issues:**\n\n**1. Workflow stops at processing:**\n\u2022 Video URL not accessible publicly\n\u2022 Video doesn't meet Instagram requirements\n\u2022 Check video format (MP4 recommended)\n\n**2. 'Sheet not found' error:**\n\u2022 Verify SHEET_DOC_ID in Config\n\u2022 Check SHEET_TAB_NAME spelling (case-sensitive)\n\u2022 Ensure sheet is accessible to your Google account\n\n**3. Facebook API errors:**\n\u2022 Verify Instagram Business Account connection\n\u2022 Check app permissions in Facebook Developers\n\u2022 Ensure account has Instagram Content Publishing permission\n\n**4. Posted column not updating:**\n\u2022 Confirm Path values are unique in sheet\n\u2022 Check Google Sheets permissions\n\u2022 Verify credential connections\n\n**Need more help?** Check n8n community forums or documentation."
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"parameters": {
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"content": "\ud83c\udf93 **Setup Checklist for Non-Technical Users**\n\n**Before you start:**\n\u2610 Instagram Business Account (not personal)\n\u2610 Facebook Business Manager access\n\u2610 Google account with Sheets access\n\u2610 Videos in MP4 format, publicly hosted\n\n**Required Credentials:**\n\u2610 Facebook Developer App (free)\n\u2610 Google Sheets OAuth connection\n\u2610 Instagram Business Account linked to Facebook\n\n**One-time setup:**\n\u2610 Replace values in \u2699\ufe0f Configuration Hub\n\u2610 Connect Facebook Graph API credential\n\u2610 Connect Google Sheets credential\n\u2610 Test with Manual Trigger\n\u2610 Enable Schedule Trigger\n\n**Ongoing usage:**\n\u2610 Add video URLs to Google Sheet\n\u2610 Leave 'Posted' column empty for new videos\n\u2610 Check Instagram for posted stories\n\n**That's it! The workflow handles everything else automatically.**"
},
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"connections": {
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[
{
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"type": "main",
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}
]
]
},
"\ud83d\ude80 Manual Start": {
"main": [
[
{
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"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"\u23f0 Wait 30 Seconds": {
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{
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"type": "main",
"index": 0
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]
]
},
"\ud83c\udfb2 Randomize Order": {
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]
},
"\u2705 Ready to Publish?": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "\ud83c\udf89 Publish to Instagram",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
],
[
{
"node": "\u23f0 Wait 30 Seconds",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"\ud83c\udfaf Prepare Video Data": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "\ud83d\udce4 Create Story Container",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"\ud83d\udd04 Process Each Video": {
"main": [
[],
[
{
"node": "\u2753 Already Posted Check",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"\u2699\ufe0f Configuration Hub": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "\ud83d\udcca Fetch Videos from Sheet",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"\u2753 Already Posted Check": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "\ud83c\udfaf Prepare Video Data",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
],
[
{
"node": "\ud83d\udd04 Process Each Video",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"\ud83c\udf89 Publish to Instagram": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "\u270f\ufe0f Mark as Posted",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"\ud83d\udce4 Create Story Container": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "\ud83d\udd0d Check Processing Status",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"\ud83d\udcca Fetch Videos from Sheet": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "\ud83c\udfb2 Randomize Order",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"\ud83d\udd0d Check Processing Status": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "\u2705 Ready to Publish?",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
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}
}
}
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About this workflow
This workflow automates posting Instagram Stories directly from a list of video URLs in a Google Sheet. Simply add a video link to the sheet, and this template will schedule and post it for you. It's designed to be a "set it and forget it" solution for your content strategy.
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