Connect your Instagram account to Squarespace to share content seamlessly and expand your reach. Here's everything you need to know:

Before Connecting

Log out of Instagram (website or app) to avoid automatic connection to the wrong account.

Connecting Instagram to Squarespace

1. Open Connected Accounts panel
2. Click Connect Account
3. Select Instagram
4. Login with Instagram credentials

Add Instagram Icon to Your Site

1. Access Social Links panel
2. Add Instagram profile link
3. Enable Show Social Icon
4. Save changes

Display Instagram Feed

Use the Instagram block to showcase your feed:

• Enable Download Data in Connected Accounts
• Feed updates hourly
• Reset connection through Connected Accounts if needed

Shopping Features

Enable Shopping on Instagram to:

• Tag Squarespace products in posts
• Allow followers to shop directly through Instagram
• Create seamless shopping experience

Appointment Booking

Add booking functionality:

• Connect Acuity Scheduling
• Add Book button to Instagram Business Profile
• Enable direct appointment scheduling

Instagram Direct Messaging

For sharing your site via DMs:

• Use correct URL version
• Add social sharing logo
• Use Facebook's debugger tool if sharing issues occur
• Check Instagram Help Center for troubleshooting

Keep your Instagram connection active by regularly checking the sync status in Connected Accounts and refreshing data when needed.

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