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# Connecting an Instagram feed

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**

### **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**.