Hey everyone, I’m trying to figure out if there’s a way to automatically post photos to Instagram and include hashtags using their API. I’ve been searching through the docs but haven’t found anything helpful yet. Has anyone here managed to do this before? I’m thinking it could be super useful for scheduling posts or running a bot. Any tips or examples would be awesome! I’m not sure if Instagram allows this kind of automation, so I’m also wondering if there are any rules or limits I should know about. Thanks in advance for any help!
As someone who’s been in the Instagram automation game for a while, I can tell you it’s not as straightforward as it used to be. Instagram has really tightened up their API restrictions, making direct posting through official channels nearly impossible. I’ve had success using a combination of scheduling tools and mobile automation scripts. Basically, I prepare my posts in advance, including captions and hashtags, then use a custom script to simulate human interaction with the app at set times. It’s not perfect, but it gets the job done. Just be careful with frequency - I stick to 3-4 posts per week to avoid raising red flags. Also, mix up your hashtags and posting times to keep things looking natural. It takes some trial and error, but once you get the hang of it, it can save you loads of time.
I’ve done some work with Instagram automation before, and unfortunately they’ve really cracked down on API access for posting. Their official API doesn’t allow direct photo uploads anymore. There are some third-party services that claim to offer this, but they’re operating in a grey area and could get shut down. Your best bet is probably to use a mobile device automation tool like Appium to control the actual Instagram app. It’s more work to set up, but it’s the most reliable method I’ve found. Just be careful not to post too frequently or Instagram may flag your account as suspicious. I’d recommend no more than 1-2 posts per day to stay under the radar.
hey there, i’ve tried this too. Instagram’s api is super locked down now 
Your best bet might be using a phone emulator + scripting to mimic manual posting. Just go slow, like 1 post a day max. And mix up ur hashtags/captions to look real. It’s a pain but beats doing it all manually lol. good luck!