Instagram Integration in Photo Mosaic Wall
Legacy Article: This article covers the legacy Photo Mosaic Wall software. The next generation — PMWall — is coming soon.
Note: This article covers the legacy Photo Mosaic Wall software. The new PMWall does not include Instagram hashtag monitoring. See PMWall Overview.
Overview
The Photo Mosaic Wall software enables users to integrate Instagram accounts for photo collection. The system allows authorized Instagram accounts to supply images that match specific hashtags for your event's mosaic wall final photo.
Business Account Requirement
As of May 5, 2020, Instagram implemented API changes that mandate specific account types:
- Users must convert their Instagram profiles to business accounts (not personal)
- You will need to have a Facebook page assigned to it
- Required to maintain compatibility with the software's V4 version and beyond
Converting to a Business Account
- Access your Instagram profile settings
- Navigate to Account settings
- Select the option to switch to a Professional Account
- Choose Business account type and proceed
- Connect your Instagram profile to an existing Facebook business page or create a new one
Hashtag Monitoring Functionality
The software enables hashtag monitoring by:
- Authorizing an Instagram business account within the system
- Automatically drawing photos from specified Instagram hashtags at intervals you configure
- Matching photos to your activation through relevant hashtags (for example, photos tagged
#activation1appear on activation1's mosaic wall) - Supporting multiple activations with a single authorized account by using distinct hashtags
Setup Process
Within the software's Instagram settings:
- Enable Hashtag Monitoring
- Authorize your business account using your registered email address and software license key
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