Question 1

How do I get an SMS when someone comments on Instagram?

Accepted Answer

Use an Instagram node with List Media Comments to read new comments, then route them into a Twilio node with Send SMS Message. The comment text and author appear in the text alert.

Question 2

Can an inbound SMS trigger an Instagram post?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Use a Twilio node with List Messages to read inbound texts, add a conditional to detect an approval keyword, then route into an Instagram node set to Publish Photo Post.

Question 3

Can Twilio alert the team about Instagram milestones?

Accepted Answer

An Instagram node with Get Account Insights returns reach and follower metrics. Feed that into a Twilio node with Send SMS Message when a threshold is met so a manager gets a text.

Question 4

Does the Twilio node support WhatsApp as well as SMS?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Twilio node offers Send Whatsapp Message in addition to Send SMS Message, so you can route Instagram alerts over whichever channel your team prefers.

Question 5

What credentials are required?

Accepted Answer

The Twilio node uses your Twilio account SID and auth token along with a sending number, and the Instagram node uses an Instagram OAuth credential. Each is added once and reused across the workflow.

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