N8N Tools - Instagram Enhanced
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Overview
The "Publish Media" operation in the Instagram Enhanced node allows users to publish a previously created media container on Instagram. This is typically the final step after creating a photo, video, or carousel container, where the media is made publicly visible on the Instagram account.
This operation is beneficial in automation workflows where media content is prepared and staged before publishing, enabling scheduled or conditional posting without manual intervention. For example, a social media manager could automate the creation of multiple media containers throughout the day and then publish them at optimal times using this operation.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Creation ID | The unique identifier of the media container that was created and is ready to be published. This ID is required to publish the media on Instagram. |
Output
The output JSON contains the response from the Instagram API confirming the publication of the media container. It typically includes details such as the media ID assigned by Instagram after publishing and any relevant status information.
No binary data output is involved in this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an active connection to the Instagram Graph API via configured credentials.
- Requires a valid API key credential for the external service used for validation (referred to generically as "an API key credential").
- The node performs a validation request to an external API endpoint before executing the operation to verify subscription and API key validity.
- Proper OAuth2 authentication with Instagram is necessary to perform media publishing.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid Subscription or API Key: If the validation request fails with a 401 or 403 error, the node will throw an error indicating invalid subscription or API key. Ensure that the API key credential is correct and active.
- Missing or Incorrect Creation ID: Providing an incorrect or empty Creation ID will cause the publish operation to fail. Verify that the Creation ID corresponds to a valid media container created earlier.
- Instagram API Errors: Any errors returned by the Instagram API during publishing (e.g., permissions issues, rate limits) will be propagated. Check Instagram API documentation and ensure the connected account has the necessary permissions.
- Continue On Fail: If enabled, the node will continue processing subsequent items even if one item fails, returning error messages in the output JSON.