Step 1: Setting the source of your Instagram Feed

To begin configuring your Instagram Feed widget, the initial step is to establish its source. This article will explain how to do that in detail.

Our Instagram Feed has several connection types. You are welcome to choose the one that suits you best.

If your Instagram Feed widget was created before August 5, 2024, the appearance of the connection settings on the Source Type tab will be slightly different.

If you are unsure which connection type is best for you, take a look at the article explaining the differences between the types - Instagram Feed connection types: Benefits and Differences.

Account and Hashtag

By default, the widget will offer you to choose between these two source types: Instagram Account and a specific Hashtag:

Account and Hashtag connection types only support public accounts. Make sure the profile you link is not private and has no access restrictions (e.g., age or country).

If you can't remove the restrictions, use the Business connection type instead.

To display posts from a specific Instagram account or hashtag, simply enter the desired username (1) or hashtag (2) into the Source Type field:

Wait a bit until posts are collected and that's it:

It couldn't be simpler! 😊

Business Account

Besides the first two source types, our Instagram Feed also allows you to connect through account authorization with a Business source type.

Before you start, make sure your Instagram account is a Business or Creator type and properly linked to Facebook.

Here's how to connect a Business Instagram account:

1

Add your username into the Source Type field and click Search:

2

When search is over, choose Connect:

3

Click Continue with Facebook:

4

5

Click Edit access to ensure that all the requested permissions are approved:

Here, all toggles must be turned on. If any are turned off, Facebook may not give you full permissions to link your account to the widget and the connection may break:

6

Click Continue as:

All done! Your account has been connected.

Did something go wrong when you tried to connect your Business account? Try reconnecting your Instagram Feed widget to troubleshoot the issue.

Combining multiple sources

Great news! You can add up to five sources to a single feed. This means you can add multiple usernames, several hashtags, a combination of usernames and hashtags, or even multiple accounts connected through authorization.

Now that you have set up the source of your Instagram Feed widget, it's time to move to the next step - Step 2: Adjusting layout and style of your Instagram Feed widget.