How Do I Integrate Webflow to Instagram?

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Integrating Webflow to Instagram is a great way to showcase your website or portfolio on a popular social media platform. With the ability to seamlessly connect your Webflow projects to Instagram, you can attract more visitors and potential clients. In this tutorial, we will walk through the steps of integrating Webflow to Instagram.

Step 1: Create an Instagram Business Account
The first step is to create an Instagram Business account if you don’t have one already. Having a business account will provide you with additional features and insights that can be beneficial for promoting your Webflow projects.

Step 2: Generate an Access Token
To integrate Webflow with your Instagram account, you will need an access token. An access token acts as a key that allows your website or application to interact with the Instagram API (Application Programming Interface).

To generate an access token, follow these steps:

  • Visit the Facebook Developers website and log in with your Facebook account.
  • Create a new app by clicking on “My Apps” and select “Create App”.
  • Choose “Manage Business Integrations” and set up your app as a basic app.
  • Once the app is created, go to the “Settings” tab and click on “Basic”.
  • Note down your App ID and App Secret for future reference.
  • In the left sidebar, click on “Instagram Basic Display” and then select “Set Up”.
  • Under the “User Token Generator” section, click on “Generate Token”.
  • Grant necessary permissions for accessing your Instagram account.
  • The generated access token will be displayed. Copy it for later use in Webflow.

Step 3: Connect Webflow to Instagram
Now that you have your access token, you can integrate Webflow with Instagram. Follow these steps:

  • Open your Webflow project in the Designer and navigate to the page where you want to display your Instagram feed.
  • Add an Embed element by dragging it from the Add Panel onto the page.
  • In the Embed Settings, select “Custom Code”.
  • Paste the following code snippet into the “Add Your Code” field:
<script>
    const accessToken = 'YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN';
    const userId = 'YOUR_USER_ID';
    
    fetch(`https://graph.instagram.com/${userId}/media?fields=id,caption,media_type,media_url,permalink&access_token=${accessToken}`)
        .then(response => response.json())
        .then(data => {
            data.data.forEach(post => {
                const img = document.createElement('img');
                img.src = post.media_url;
                document.getElementById('instagram-feed').appendChild(img);
            });
        });
</script>

Step 4: Customize and Style Your Instagram Feed
After adding the code snippet, you can customize and style your Instagram feed to match your website’s design. For example, you can add CSS classes to the generated images and apply custom styles using CSS.

Step 5: Publish and Test
Once you have customized your Instagram feed, publish your Webflow project and test it by visiting the page where you integrated the feed. You should now see your Instagram posts displayed on your website.

That’s it! You have successfully integrated Webflow with Instagram.

Now you can showcase your stunning Webflow projects directly on Instagram and reach a wider audience. Keep your feed updated with fresh content to keep your visitors engaged and interested in your work.

Remember to refer to the Webflow and Instagram API documentation for any updates or additional features you may want to explore. Happy integrating!