--- title: "Instagram for Digital Signage" slug: "instagram-for-digital-signage" tags: ["Instagram", "social media feeds", "social media"] updated: 2026-10-30T19:43:32Z published: 2026-10-30T19:43:32Z canonical: "support.skykit.com/instagram-for-digital-signage" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.skykit.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Instagram for Digital Signage Instagram for digital signage can pull the posts from your Instagram accounts. Posts can be organized in your chosen layout and style, including video playback and a call to action. **What you need to get started:** - Instagram for digital signage requires Authentication from a user with administrator access to an Instagram account. - Instagram may require occasional re-authentication if the authenticating user is deactivated, screenfeed’s access is changed or a security issues arise. Generally the authentication lasts at least 60 days, but Screenfeed automatically refreshes the connection. If for some reason Instagram requires a re-authentication the contact on the Screenfeed account will be emailed. - Plan your design based on our playback recommendations. **Create a feed** 1. Navigate in a browser to [Screenfeed.com](http://Screenfeed.com) then choose log in in the top right corner. 2. Choose configure feeds from the account dashboard. **![Screenfeed account dashboard displays navigation tiles, with an arrow highlighting Configure Feeds.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/image1(3).png)** 3. Next scroll to find your **Instagram** subscription. ![Instagram product page shows zero feeds and prompts the user to create a feed.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/image8.png) 4. Click the **Create a Feed** button to create a new feed. ![Instagram feed page displays a message and highlighted Create a Feed button for adding a new feed.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/image46.png) **Feed Delivery** 1. Select your **delivery method.** (**HTML** is the only delivery method that supports video and animations) 2. Then choose the **shape and orientation** of your display. ![Interface showing delivery method options and selectable image shapes, including highlighted HTML and 16:9 formats.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/image-1739768883550.png) **Account Management** 1. To connect your Instagram for feed configuration click add Instagram account under the Account Management Section to authorize. ![Instagram feed page shows no existing feeds and highlights the Create a Feed button.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/image46(1).png) 2. A window will appear for you to **Log In** with your Instagram credentials.![Instagram login page with username, password, Facebook login, and forgot password options.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/image23(1).png) 3. Click **Allow to Authorize** Screenfeed to connect to the Instagram account. ![Instagram authorization dialog shows Screenfeed Social requesting required profile information, with Allow and Don't Allow options.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/image45(1).png) 4. You can **Add Multiple Instagram** accounts you administer into your feed. Check the **include checkbox** to choose whether or not to include an account. ![Account Management screen shows an included social account and button to add an Instagram account.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/image30.png) **Customize the feed style** 1. Next, **customize the feed style, including fonts, backgrounds, animation settings, call to action** and how many posts you want to display at once. ![Customize Style panel showing Montserrat font, animation, colors, display, pattern, and social post preview settings.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/image11(2).png) 2. The number of posts you display and allowing or removing videos could impact playback on your device. Take a look at our recommendations for social playback for more information. **Adjust feed Content Settings** 1. Set the **desired language, age (this can be left blank) and quantity of posts** you want to show and the duration of each item. **![Settings screen shows English selected, seven-day filter, five feed items, and ten-second display duration.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/image4(3).png)** 2. Name your feed then **click Create Feed.** ![Dialog for naming an Instagram posts feed, with the feed name entered and options to create or cancel.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/image28(2).png) 3. Now the feed is ready! Copy the URL for use in your playlist. **Moderating a feed** 1. To moderate an Instagram feed, find the feed in the feed configurator and **click the Moderate button.** ![Instagram feed management screen showing Instagram Posts with edit, moderate, copy URL, and delete actions.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/image22.png) 2. There are two options for moderation requiring approval or removing posts as needed. ![Instagram Posts settings show No Moderation selected, with approval and removal options plus Save and Cancel buttons.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/image35.png) 3. Select require approval to only show posts that you hand pick, **then Click Save.** ![Instagram Posts settings show Require Approval selected before content enters the feed, with Save and Cancel buttons.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/image17.png) 4. You will see a scrollable list of posts, click the checkbox next to the post to show the item in your feed. ![Instagram post promotes free donuts for runners participating in a 5K, 10K, or half marathon.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/image42.png) 5. To see only approved items **Click on the Approved Tab** at the top of the screen. ![Instagram post shows runners finishing a marathon, offering participants a free donut reward for presenting their race bibs.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/image6.png) 6. Changes are saved automatically, **click on the feed list button** to return to the feed configuration screen. To switch your moderation method click the gear in the right corner. ![Instagram post promotes a marathon donut reward, while an arrow highlights the settings icon.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/image50.png) 7. **Select Remove** as needed to hide posts you don’t want to show then **Click Save.** ![Instagram Posts settings show “Remove as needed” selected for automatically populated content with manual removal options.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/image24.png) 8. You will see a scrollable list of posts, **click the check box** next to the post to remove the item from your feed. ![Instagram posts display runners in a marathon alongside a promotion offering free donuts for participants.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/image38.png) 9. Click the **Removed tab** at the top to see only the removed items. ![Instagram post shows runners in a race and advertises a free donut for marathon participants.](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/image15.png) 10. Changes will automatically save. **Click on feed list** in the top left corner to return to your list of feeds. ### Next Steps A social feed URL will be provided. Use this URL when creating a Screenfeed Direct App to display the feed on your displays. [**Creating Screenfeed Content from a Skykit App**](/v1/docs/creating-screenfeed-content-from-a-skykit-app)