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Prepare Instagram and LINE

Follow the service-specific steps required to use Instagram and LINE publishing features with Tagmore.

Guide contents

About this guide: Review the preparation steps for the LINE Messaging API and Instagram Graph API on one page. If you only use one service, complete only the relevant section.

LINE

LINE Official Account

Prepare an official account, LINE Developers, and a Messaging API channel.

Go to LINE steps

Instagram

Instagram Business

Prepare and connect a Facebook Page and Instagram business account.

Go to Instagram steps

LINE Messaging API

Set up a LINE Official Account

Complete these four steps to publish to a LINE Official Account. For a standalone version, see the LINE connection guide.

1LINE official account

Create a LINE Official Account

Open an official account that connects your business with customers.

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  1. Search for “LINE Official Account” and open the official website.
  2. Select the free account creation button and sign in with a LINE or business account.
  3. Enter the account name, industry, email address, and required information.
  4. Review the details and complete account creation.
TipReview your profile and response messages to make the account easier to operate.
2LINE Developers

Register with LINE Developers

Sign in to LINE Developers and create a developer profile to use the Messaging API.

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  1. Search for “LINE Developers” and open the official website.
  2. Sign in with the LINE account used for the official account.
  3. On your first visit, enter your name and email address, agree to the terms, and create a developer profile.
TipThe profile is registration information for API use. Enter accurate information.
3Provider & channel

Create a provider and channel

Create the provider and Messaging API channel required for API access.

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  1. Create a new provider in the LINE Developers Console and enter your company or service name.
  2. Select the provider, create a new channel, and choose Messaging API.
  3. Enter the channel name, description, industry, and email address. Policy URLs can be added later.
  4. Review the details and create the channel.
TipA provider represents a company or organization; a channel represents a service or app.
4Messaging API

Enable and connect the Messaging API

Enable the API for the channel and confirm the information required for connection.

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  1. Open the Messaging API settings and enable the Messaging API.
  2. Set a Webhook URL if required.
  3. Issue and confirm a long-lived channel access token.
  4. Confirm the channel ID and channel secret in the basic settings.
ImportantNever paste access tokens, channel secrets, or channel IDs on public pages or share them with third parties.

Instagram Graph API

Set up an Instagram business account

Complete these four steps to begin automated publishing and analytics. For a standalone version, see the Instagram connection guide.

1Facebook account

Prepare a Facebook account

Prepare the personal Facebook account that underpins the business settings.

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  1. Visit www.facebook.com and select “Create new account.”
  2. Enter your name, contact information, password, date of birth, and gender. A real name is recommended.
  3. Select “Sign Up” to receive a verification code.
  4. Enter the code to complete account creation.
NoteIf you already have a personal account, continue with that account.
2Facebook page

Create a Facebook Page

Create a Page for publishing business information. It is required for the Instagram Graph API.

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  1. Select “Pages” from the Facebook home menu.
  2. Select “Create new Page.”
  3. Enter the Page name, category, and introduction, then create it.
  4. Add profile and cover images, then publish the Page.
3Business account

Switch Instagram to a business account

Change the personal Instagram account to a professional business account.

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  1. Open your Instagram profile and select Settings and privacy from the upper-right menu.
  2. Select Account type and tools.
  3. Select Switch to professional account.
  4. Choose a category, then select Business.
4Connect accounts

Connect the Facebook Page and Instagram

Link the Page and Instagram business account so the API can access data.

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  1. Open the Facebook Page settings and select Linked accounts or Instagram.
  2. Select Connect account.
  3. Enter the Instagram account login information.
  4. Review permissions and complete the connection.
After connectingConfirm that Instagram appears as connected in the Facebook Page management screen.

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