Create new Media Source using Instagram Personal Account
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Easily crawl media from your Instagram Personal account and streamline your content management process. Whether you're just getting started or adding a new source to your existing setup, this guide walks you through every step to help you connect your account without hassle.
1. What is a Media Source?
2. Benefits of Connecting Your Instagram Personal Account
3. Step-By-Step Guide
Method 1: Connect Using an Existing Account
Method 2: Add a New Instagram Account
A media source refers to a connected platform from which content can be collected (or "crawled"). In this case, it's your Instagram Personal account. By linking it, the platform can access your media to help you manage, display, or repurpose your content effectively.
Easily import your own media for use in campaigns, galleries, or analytics.
Save time by automating the collection of your latest Instagram content.
Manage multiple accounts with flexibility and control.
Enhance your online presence with streamlined content sourcing.
Click on Add New Source within your dashboard.
Select the option Personal Instagram from the available choices.

Authorize the app to access your Instagram account if prompted.
Ensure you are logged into the correct Instagram account in your browser before connecting.
If you want to link a different Instagram account instead of your current one, follow these steps.
At the connection prompt, click on Add New Account.

Log in to the alternate Instagram account you want to connect.
Grant permissions for media access.
Once connected, you'll see the new source added to your list.
You can repeat this process to connect multiple accounts.
Always ensure you have the necessary login credentials for the new account.
Connecting your Instagram Personal account as a media source is a quick and effective way to simplify content management. Whether you're pulling media from your existing account or adding a new one, this guide ensures you’re up and running in just a few steps. Take control of your content today!
Need Help?
If you experience any issues during the connection process, don't hesitate to reach out.
We're here to help you!
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📧 Or email us at support@socialhead.io
Easily crawl media from your Instagram Personal account and streamline your content management process. Whether you're just getting started or adding a new source to your existing setup, this guide walks you through every step to help you connect your account without hassle.
Table of Contents
1. What is a Media Source?
2. Benefits of Connecting Your Instagram Personal Account
3. Step-By-Step Guide
Method 1: Connect Using an Existing Account
Method 2: Add a New Instagram Account
1. What is a Media Source?
A media source refers to a connected platform from which content can be collected (or "crawled"). In this case, it's your Instagram Personal account. By linking it, the platform can access your media to help you manage, display, or repurpose your content effectively.
2. Benefits of Connecting Your Instagram Personal Account
Easily import your own media for use in campaigns, galleries, or analytics.
Save time by automating the collection of your latest Instagram content.
Manage multiple accounts with flexibility and control.
Enhance your online presence with streamlined content sourcing.
3. Step-By-Step Guide
Method 1: Connect Using an Existing Account
Click on Add New Source within your dashboard.
Select the option Personal Instagram from the available choices.

Authorize the app to access your Instagram account if prompted.
Ensure you are logged into the correct Instagram account in your browser before connecting.
Method 2: Add a New Instagram account
If you want to link a different Instagram account instead of your current one, follow these steps.
At the connection prompt, click on Add New Account.

Log in to the alternate Instagram account you want to connect.
Grant permissions for media access.
Once connected, you'll see the new source added to your list.
Notes:
You can repeat this process to connect multiple accounts.
Always ensure you have the necessary login credentials for the new account.
Connecting your Instagram Personal account as a media source is a quick and effective way to simplify content management. Whether you're pulling media from your existing account or adding a new one, this guide ensures you’re up and running in just a few steps. Take control of your content today!
Need Help?
If you experience any issues during the connection process, don't hesitate to reach out.
We're here to help you!
💬 Contact us via the live chat on our website
📧 Or email us at support@socialhead.io
Updated on: 07/04/2025
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