Import Instagram Content

What is Import from Instagram?

The “Import from Instagram” feature allows you to create and use short-form videos directly in Shoplive Admin by utilizing Reels uploaded to Instagram, without the need for separate downloads.

By leveraging Instagram content, you can enhance the efficiency of securing content and utilize a variety of short-form assets.

Preparation Before Use

To import Reels from Instagram, you need to link an Instagram account that meets the following conditions:

• Supported account types: Business account, Creator account

• Unsupported account types: Personal account

Multiple accounts can be linked per customer.

How to Use

1. Link Your Instagram Account

1. In the Shoplive Admin Shortform section, click “Create Shortform.”

2. Select “Import from Instagram.”

3. In the “Import from Instagram” modal, click the “Log In” button to proceed with login.

4. Once login is complete, the account linkage will be automatically completed.

   1. The token issued after login is valid for up to 60 days; after this period, re-login may be required.

   2. According to Instagram’s policy, only Business or Creator accounts are supported.

2. Select Reels

After linking your Instagram account, you can view the Reels from that account at a glance.

Feature Overview

• View details such as thumbnail, description, author, and creation date.

• Up to 10,000 pieces of content can be retrieved.

• Supports multiple selection and select-all options for Reels.

• Selected Reels can be converted into short-form videos with a single click.

Filter Functionality

The list of Reels can be filtered using the following options.

Multiple conditions can be used simultaneously; within the same filter item, OR conditions apply, while across different items, AND conditions apply.

3. Create Shortform

After selecting the desired Reels, click the “Create Shortform” button to register the creation request.

• The requested shortforms will be displayed in a list, and you can monitor the real-time processing status.

• Cancellation or deletion is not possible during the creation process.

4. View Created Shortforms

Shortforms created via the “Import from Instagram” feature will have the following fields automatically populated.

5. Link Additional Accounts and Unlink Accounts

Link Additional Accounts

Shoplive’s “Import from Instagram” feature supports linking multiple accounts.

• You can add accounts via the “+” button next to “Linked Accounts” in the left panel.

Unlink Accounts

Linked Instagram accounts can be unlinked as follows:

• Click the “···” button next to the account name

• Select “Unlink Account”

• The account will be removed, and the token for that account will also be deleted automatically.