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# Create new Media Source using Instagram Hashtag

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Want to automatically collect Instagram content based on a specific hashtag? This guide shows you how to **create a new media source using Instagram hashtags** via your Facebook-connected Instagram account. Whether you're curating user-generated content or monitoring branded hashtags, this method helps streamline your content strategy.
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### Table of Contents
1. [What Is an Instagram Hashtag Media Source?](#1-1-what-is-an-instagram-hashtag-media-source)
2.  [What are Benefits of Using Hashtag-Based Media Sources](#1-2-what-are-benefits-of-using-hashtag-based-media-sources)
3. [How to to Set Up an Instagram Hashtag Media Source](#1-3-how-to-to-set-up-an-instagram-hashtag-media-source)
4. [Important Notes on Instagram API](#1-4-important-notes-on-instagram-api)
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# 1. What Is an Instagram Hashtag Media Source?

An Instagram Hashtag Media Source allows you to automatically gather media (images or videos) from public posts that use a specific hashtag. This is ideal for tracking campaigns, monitoring user engagement, or sourcing content for your site or store.

# 2. What are Benefits of Using Hashtag-Based Media Sources

* **Automate content collection** from Instagram.
    
* **Curate user-generated content** without manual searching.
    
* **Monitor branded hashtags** or campaign-specific tags.
    
* Keep content fresh and relevant on your storefront or site.

# 3. How to to Set Up an Instagram Hashtag Media Source

### With Hashtag, you can crawl media that uses a specific hashtag

1. Go to your dashboard and click **Add new source **at **Media Source**

2. Select **Instagram with Facebook Page** as your source type.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/cb92164b6e8ef000/1_24qgsr.png =900x434)

3. Choose Hashtag > Enter the name of hashtag

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###### In Setting section

* There is an option of: **Recent media** - the media posted most recently and **Top media** - the media that receives the most engagement

* Click **Preview** to see how the media is synced

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/cb92164b6e8ef000/image_1bct0sp.png)

### Quick Tips

* Make sure your Instagram account is connected to a **Facebook Page** to use this feature.
    
* **You can only crawl public content**. Posts from private accounts using the hashtag will not appear.

# 4. Important Notes on Instagram API

This feature relies entirely on **Facebook and Instagram APIs**. Because of how the API works:

* The hashtag media results may **differrent from what you see directly** in the Instagram app.
    
* Only images and standard videos are supported at the moment. Please refer [Instagram's API Hashtag policy](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-api/reference/ig-hashtag/recent-media/) for more information.
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Using Instagram hashtags as a media source is a smart, efficient way to bring fresh, relevant content into your platform. By following the steps above, you'll be able to streamline content curation and amplify your brand's social presence. Give it a try and let the power of user-generated content work for you!

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