Instagram Integration

Instagram Integration

Connect Instagram to Zync and publish Reels directly from your Content Kit.

Lesson notes

Use this guide to connect Instagram to Zync and publish from Content Kit.

Before You Start

Connect Instagram (One-Time Setup)

  1. In Zync, go to Workspace > Integrations.
  2. In the Instagram section, select Connect Instagram.
  3. Sign in to Facebook and approve requested permissions.
  4. After returning to Zync, select the Facebook Page linked to your Instagram account, then choose Connect.
  5. Confirm your Instagram handle appears in the Instagram section.

Instagram connection screen in integrations Connect Instagram in Workspace > Integrations.

Success check: Your Instagram handle is visible in Workspace > Integrations.

Publish From Content Kit (Repeatable)

  1. Open the episode's Content Kit.
  2. Open the Instagram/Reels item and select Publish.
  3. Review the description and make edits as needed.
  4. Wait for publish status to complete.
  5. If a link appears, select View Post to verify the Reel.

Instagram publish modal in Content Kit Review and confirm the Instagram publish modal before posting.

Success check: Publish status completes and the Reel appears on Instagram.

If Publishing Fails

  • If you see Video too long for Instagram Reels (max 90s), use a shorter clip from Content Kit.
  • Confirm the connected Instagram account is still active in Workspace > Integrations.

Instagram video too long error example Example of the Reels length limit error.

Disconnect or Switch

  1. Go to Workspace > Integrations.
  2. In the Instagram section, select Disconnect to remove the current account.
  3. Select Connect Instagram to link a different account.

Instagram disconnect option in integrations Use Disconnect to remove the current Instagram account.