Use OAuth 2.0 with your Snapshots API credentials and ensure the saas/location.read scope is granted to read location data.
Connect Zapier by selecting the Snapshots API app, then authorize the connection using the OAuth flow or API key depending on your setup.
Endpoint 1: GET /locations – fetches location data. Additional endpoints (2-17) are documented in the API reference and may be enabled for your plan.
Trigger: On new or updated locations in Snapshots API
Actions: Push location details to a new Instagram post caption or story template
GET /locations
Location ID, Name, Address, Coordinates, Timezone
Trigger: Daily or hourly insights sync
Actions: Send engagement metrics to IG Ads dashboard or report
GET /insights
Insights ID, Metric, Value, Timestamp
Trigger: Profile updates in Snapshots API
Actions: Sync profile fields to Instagram account settings
POST /profiles/update
Profile ID, Username, Bio, Avatar, Website
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A specific URL you call to perform a task in the API.
The process of proving identity to access the API (OAuth 2.0 or API keys).
An event in Snapshots API that starts an automation in Zapier.
An operation performed in response to a Trigger.
Automatically create Instagram posts that highlight nearby locations from Snapshots API.
Schedule daily posts using locations data to engage followers.
Use insights to tweak creative and targeting in IG campaigns.
Open Zapier, choose Snapshots API, and approve access using OAuth.
Select GET /locations as the trigger source, map fields to IG post templates.
Run a test, verify data flow to Instagram for Business, then turn on automation.
Snapshots API exposes a set of endpoints that let you read location data and performance metrics. By connecting through the Zapier App Connector you can trigger IG campaigns without writing code. If you need more endpoints or fields, consult the API reference and adjust your mappings to ensure data flows correctly.
Authentication is handled via OAuth 2.0 or API keys depending on setup. Follow the on-screen prompts in Zapier to grant access securely. Keep credentials private and rotate keys regularly.
Endpoint availability is determined by the Snapshots API plan. The /locations endpoint is included in the saas/location.read scope. Other endpoints appear in the API reference. If a needed endpoint is missing, you can request access or use the closest available endpoint.
Yes, you can use a sandbox environment if provided. Test all triggers and actions with sample data. This helps prevent affecting live IG campaigns.
Yes, Zapier provides test functionality to simulate triggers and actions before going live. Use test data to verify mappings.
Map fields by dragging and dropping in Zapier’s template builder. Align Snapshots location fields with IG post fields. Review data types and formats to avoid mismatches.
If you encounter errors, check authentication status, endpoint availability, and rate limits. The integration logs provide details. Contact support with the request ID if issues persist.
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