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How to Connect Instagram Account to Squarespace

In this digital age, having a strong online presence is essential for individuals and businesses to promote themselves.

One way to enhance your website's engagement and stay connected with your audience is by integrating your Instagram account with your Squarespace website.

This might sound like a simple step. But it is quite effective in getting better visibility and can also help you display your Instagram feed on your site, thus promoting your brand, services and products and building a more dynamic online presence.

In this post, we will list down the step-by-step process for you to connect your Instagram account with your Squarespace 7.1 website.

In the Squarespace website editor, click on the area where you want to add your Instagram feed. Then, select the "Block" option. Choose the "Instagram" block from the list of available blocks.

Now, click the “Edit (Pencil)” icon.

In the pop-up modal, click on the “Connected Account” drop-down. From the drop-down choose the “Add an account” option.

This will open up a confirmation modal to authorize connecting your Squarespace account with your Instagram account, click “OKAY” to continue.

You will be redirected to the Instagram login screen, where you'll need to enter your Instagram account credentials, log in and grant Squarespace access to your Instagram account.

This is necessary for Squarespace to display your Instagram feed on your website.

After a successful login, you can find the Instagram account name in the connected account drop-down. And your Instagram feed will be displayed.

You can customize the number of items from your Instagram account that need to be shown using the slider.

To change the design and appearance of the Instagram feed, click on the “Design” tab. Here you can choose if you want to display the feed items in the format of a slideshow, carousel, grid or in a stacked view.

You can also control other properties like the aspect ratio of the images, the number of items to be shown in a row and more.

Once you're satisfied with the customization, save your changes and publish your Squarespace website. Your Instagram feed will now be visible on your site.

Congratulations! You've successfully connected your Instagram account to your Squarespace 7.1 website. Your visitors can now enjoy your Instagram content directly on your website,