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Auto-save Instagram leads to Google Sheets

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This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

Auto Save Instagram Leads to Google Sheets This workflow automatically captures leads submitted through an Instagram Form and saves the data directly to a Google Sheet. It ensures that every new...

Best for

  • Lead Generation automation workflows
  • beginner n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.webhook, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by David Olusola.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Auto-save Instagram leads to Google Sheets
Workflow name
Auto-save Instagram leads to Google Sheets

🚀 Auto-Save Instagram Leads to Google Sheets

This workflow automatically captures leads submitted through an Instagram Form and saves the data directly to a Google Sheet. It ensures that every new lead is instantly logged, creating a centralized database for your marketing and sales teams.


⚙️ How It Works

  1. Receive Lead Data
    The workflow starts with an Instagram Lead Webhook that listens for new lead submissions from your Instagram account's lead form.

  2. Normalize Data
    A Code node processes the raw data received from Instagram. This node normalizes the lead information, such as name, email, and phone number, into a consistent format. It also adds a "Source" field to identify the lead as coming from Instagram and timestamps the entry.

  3. Save to Google Sheets
    Finally, the Save to Google Sheets node takes the normalized data and appends it as a new row in your designated Google Sheet. It uses the email field to check for existing entries and can either append a new row or update an existing one, preventing duplicate data.


🛠️ Setup Steps

1. Create Google Sheet

  • Create a new Google Sheet with the following headers in the first row (A1):

2. Get Sheet ID

  • Find your Sheet ID in the URL of your Google Sheet.
  • It's the long string of characters between /d/ and /edit.
  • Example:
  • Replace YOUR_GOOGLE_SHEET_ID in the Save to Google Sheets node with your actual ID.

3. Connect Instagram Form

  • Copy the Webhook URL from the "Instagram Lead Webhook" node.
  • In your Instagram lead form settings, paste this URL as the webhook destination.
  • Ensure your form fields are mapped correctly (e.g., name, email, phone, message).

✅ Once configured, every Instagram lead will instantly appear in your Google Sheet — organized, timestamped, and ready for follow-up.

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Setup Instructions

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Instagram Lead Webhook

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.webhook - webhook
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - Normalize Lead Data

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 4 - Save to Google Sheets

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4

3. Summary Table

Workflow Auto-save Instagram leads to Google Sheets
Complexity beginner
Nodes 4
Categories Lead Generation
Author David Olusola
Published 29 Aug 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/8028/8028.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Auto-save Instagram leads to Google Sheets do?

Auto Save Instagram Leads to Google Sheets This workflow automatically captures leads submitted through an Instagram Form and saves the data directly to a Google Sheet. It ensures that every new...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Lead Generation use case.