The Instagram feed provider in PADS4 allows you to connect to Instagram and retrieve posts, comments, or user-specific content for digital signage.

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Steps to Add/Modify an Instagram Feed Connection in PADS4

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1. Start the Data Provider Wizard

  • Open the Data Provider Wizard using the steps in Adding a Data Provider or Editing a Data Provider.
  • Select Instagram Feed as the provider type.

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2. Authenticate with Instagram

  • Click the Authenticate button to open Instagram’s login page.
  • Enter your Instagram credentials and complete the authentication process.
  • Grant PADS4 access to retrieve Instagram data.
  • Once authentication is successful, PADS4 will generate an access token.
Close the browser once authentication is complete.

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3. Configure Instagram Feed Settings

Choose one of the following options:
  • Popular on Instagram: Retrieves the most popular posts from Instagram.
  • Search: Fetches posts related to a specific keyword or hashtag.
  • User Name: Displays posts from a specific Instagram user (must be the exact username).
  • Get Image Comments: Retrieves comments for a specified image ID.
Click Next to proceed.

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4. Complete the Setup

  • Click Finish to finalize the Instagram feed connection.
  • The PADS4 Viewer will now display real-time Instagram content.

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Important Considerations

  • Internet Access Required:
    • If using a PADS4 Data Server, ensure it has internet access to fetch Instagram data.
    • If not using a Data Server, each PADS4 Designer and Viewer must be able to connect to Instagram.
  • Authentication Token Expiry:
    • Instagram authentication tokens expire periodically and need re-authentication.
  • Username Matching:
    • When filtering by user, you must enter the exact username (partial usernames are not supported).
  • Content Limitations:
    • Instagram’s API restricts access to private accounts, so ensure the account you are retrieving data from is public.
By following these steps, PADS4 can successfully retrieve Instagram content for real-time display in digital signage presentations.