Publish image & video to multiple social media (X, Instagram, Facebook and more)

Last edited 11 days ago

This Workflow streamlines the process of publishing posts (image or video) to multiple social media platforms using a unified form and a third-party API service called Upload-Post.

The automation starts with a form trigger, allowing users to submit content (text and media) through a simple frontend interface. Users select the platform (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, TikTok, Threads), choose the profile name, write a caption, and upload a photo or video.


How It Works

Automates cross-platform social media posting via Upload-Post, handling both images (JPEG) and videos (MP4). Here’s the process:

  • Trigger:

    • A form submission captures user inputs:
      • Platform (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, TikTok, Threads).
      • Account (pre-configured profile name).
      • Caption and file (image/video).
      • Optional Facebook Page ID for targeted posting.
  • Routing:

    • The "Video or Photo?" Switch node checks the file’s MIME type:
      • Image: Routes to the "Post photo" HTTP node (uploads via upload_photos API).
      • Video: Routes to the "Post video" HTTP node (uploads via upload API).
  • API Integration:

    • Both nodes send data to Upload-Post.com’s API, including:
      • Caption, account name, platform, and file binary.
      • Facebook ID (if provided).
  • Success/Failure Handling:

    • The "Result Photo/Video" nodes parse the API response.

Setup Steps

Prerequisites:
  • Upload-Post.com API Key:
Configuration:
  1. API Authentication:

    • In the HTTP Request nodes (Post photo/Post video), set the Authorization header:
      • Name: Authorization
      • Value: Apikey YOUR_API_KEY_HERE.
  2. Form Customization:

    • Adjust the "On form submission" node to:
      • Add/remove platforms (e.g., YouTube when approved).
      • Modify file type restrictions (default: .jpg, .mp4).
  3. Account Mapping:

    • Ensure the "Account" field matches profiles configured in Upload-Post.com (e.g., test1, test2).
  4. Facebook Page Integration:

    • Optional: Add a Facebook Page ID field for page-specific posts.
  5. Testing:

    • Submit test forms with images/videos.
    • Verify API responses and success/failure messages.
Optional Enhancements:
  • Add error logging (e.g., save failed attempts to a database).
  • Extend to YouTube once API support is confirmed.

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Key Features:

  • Multi-Platform: Post to 6+ social networks simultaneously.
  • User-Friendly: Simple form interface for non-technical users.
  • Error Handling: Clear feedback for success/failure cases.

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