How to Connect Instagram to Squarespace: Complete Setup Guide

How to Connect Instagram to Squarespace: Complete Setup Guide

By Michael Thompson

December 1, 2024 at 08:07 PM

Connect Instagram to your Squarespace site to share content and expand your reach. Here's how:

Connect Your Instagram Account:

  1. Log out of Instagram (both website and mobile app)
  2. Go to "Connected Accounts" in Squarespace
  3. Click "Connect Account"
  4. Choose Instagram
  5. Enter your Instagram login credentials

Add Instagram Icon to Your Site:

  1. Navigate to Social Media Links
  2. Add your Instagram profile URL
  3. Enable "Show Social Media Icon"
  4. Save changes

Display Instagram Feed:

  1. Add Instagram Block to your page
  2. Enable "Download Data" in Connected Accounts
  3. Wait for automatic sync (updates hourly)
  4. To refresh: Reset Data in Connected Accounts

Additional Features:

Product Tagging:

  • Use Instagram Shopping to tag Squarespace products
  • Allow followers to shop directly through Instagram

Appointment Booking:

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

Instagram Direct Messages:

  • Share your website URL in thread messages
  • Use correct URL version for proper preview
  • Add social sharing logo for better visibility

Troubleshooting:

  • For incorrect image/content display, use Facebook's Debugger tool
  • Check Instagram's Help Center for additional support
  • Reset data connection if feed isn't updating

Note: Instagram Block automatically syncs your feed every hour. Some templates may not display social media icons by default - use Social Link Block as an alternative.

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