Instagram Setup

Connect your Instagram Business or Creator account to publish content directly from Genfeed.ai.

This page is connector reference: prerequisites, connection, supported content types, publishing features, analytics, and troubleshooting. For algorithm behaviour, posting cadence, hashtags, and growth tactics, read How to grow on Instagram with AI-generated content .

Prerequisites

Instagram account converted to Business or Creator
Facebook Page linked to Instagram account
Admin access to the Facebook Page
Instagram app updated to latest version

Account Setup

Converting to Business Account

Open Instagram app → Profile → Settings
Select Account → Switch to Professional Account
Choose Business or Creator
Connect your Facebook Page
Complete business information

Connecting to Genfeed.ai

Navigate to Accounts → Add Account
Select Instagram
Click Connect with Facebook
Log in to Facebook (must be Page admin)
Select your Instagram Business account
Grant permissions:
- Content publishing
- Insights access
- Comment management
- Story publishing

Content Types

Feed Posts

Images: JPG, PNG (max 30MB)
Aspect Ratios:
- Square: 1:1
- Portrait: 4:5 (recommended)
- Landscape: 1.91:1
Resolution: 1080x1080 minimum
Carousels: Up to 10 images/videos

Reels

Duration: 15-90 seconds
Aspect Ratio: 9:16 (vertical)
Resolution: 1080x1920
File Size: Up to 100MB
Format: MP4, MOV

Stories

Duration: 15 seconds per story
Aspect Ratio: 9:16
Auto-expire: After 24 hours
Highlights: Save permanently

Publishing Features

Content Creation

Select media from Genfeed.ai library
Choose Publish to Instagram
Select content type (Post/Reel/Story)
Add caption and hashtags
Tag locations and people
Schedule or publish immediately

Caption Tools

Character Counter: Track 2,200 limit
Hashtag Suggestions: AI-powered recommendations
Emoji Picker: Quick emoji insertion
Line Breaks: Proper formatting preserved
First Comment: Auto-post hashtags

Advanced Features

Auto-Resize: Fit any image to Instagram specs
Filter Presets: Apply consistent styling
Carousel Ordering: Drag to rearrange
Music Library: For Reels (where available)
Product Tagging: For shopping-enabled accounts

Analytics Dashboard

Post Insights

Reach: Unique accounts reached
Impressions: Total views
Engagement: Likes, comments, saves, shares
Discovery: How people found your post
Profile Activity: Actions from your post

Audience Analytics

Demographics: Age, gender, location
Active Times: When followers are online
Growth: Follower changes over time
Content Preferences: Top performing post types

Reels Insights

Plays: Total video views
Accounts Reached: Unique viewers
Likes & Comments: Engagement metrics
Shares: How often shared
Saves: Bookmarked for later

Instagram Shopping

Setup Requirements

Business account
Compliant with commerce policies
Facebook catalog connected
Website with product pages

Features

Product tags in posts
Shopping stickers in Stories
Shop tab on profile
Checkout on Instagram (select regions)

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Connection Failed

Verify Facebook Page connection
Check Instagram account type
Ensure you’re a Page admin
Try reconnecting through Facebook

Publishing Errors

Check content meets Instagram guidelines
Verify file sizes and formats
Ensure caption isn’t too long
Check for restricted hashtags

Limited Features

Some features require minimum followers
Check account standing for violations
Verify all permissions granted

API Limits

25 API calls per hour
Content publishing: 25 per day
Story publishing: 100 per day

Error Codes

Error 9: Rate limit exceeded
Error 24: Account restricted
Error 100: Invalid parameter
Error 200: Permission denied

Content Guidelines

Prohibited Content

Copyrighted material without permission
Misleading or false information
Spam or repetitive content
Violence or dangerous activities
Regulated goods

Best Quality Practices

High-resolution images only
Good lighting and composition
Authentic, original content
Proper credit for others’ work
Community guidelines compliance

Automation

Schedule posts for optimal times
Auto-reply to common DMs
Set up welcome messages
Create quick replies
Manage comment moderation

Security & Privacy

OAuth authentication via Facebook
No password storage
Encrypted data transmission
Regular security audits
Revoke access anytime

Platform Updates

Instagram frequently updates features. Stay current:

Follow @creators on Instagram
Check Instagram Blog
Join creator communities
Monitor Genfeed.ai updates

Need Support?

Instagram Help Center: help.instagram.com
Genfeed.ai Support: support@genfeed.ai
Community Discord: Join for tips
Video Tutorials: Available in app