Batch upload Instagram Reels to YouTube with scheduled delays

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1. Workflow Overview

Automatically upload your Instagram videos to YouTube with configurable time gaps between each upload, using n8n Tables for deduplication. How it works 1. Fetches recent Instagram posts via the Met...

Best for

Social Media automation workflows
Multimodal AI automation workflows
advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.splitout, n8n-nodes-base.filter, n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches, n8n-nodes-base.datatable, n8n-nodes-base.if

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title: Batch upload Instagram Reels to YouTube with scheduled delays
Workflow name: Batch upload Instagram Reels to YouTube with scheduled delays

Automatically upload your Instagram videos to YouTube with configurable time gaps between each upload, using n8n Tables for deduplication.

How it works

Fetches recent Instagram posts via the Meta Graph API and filters to only video content (VIDEO/REELS)
Checks each video against an n8n Table to skip already-uploaded content
Waits a configurable delay between uploads to space out your publishing schedule
Processes metadata - extracts title from caption, converts hashtags to YouTube tags
Uploads to YouTube with your configured privacy, category, and safety settings
Records the upload in the n8n Table to prevent duplicates on future runs

Set up steps

Time estimate: 10-15 minutes

Create an n8n Table with two text fields: postId and youtubeId
Connect your Instagram credentials (Meta Developer Bearer Token)
Connect your YouTube OAuth2 account
Edit the Configuration node to set your preferred upload delay, privacy status, and category
Activate the workflow

Detailed setup instructions and configuration options are documented in the sticky notes inside the workflow.

Required n8n Table

Field	Type	Purpose
`postId`	String	Stores the Instagram post ID to prevent re-uploading
`youtubeId`	String	Stores the resulting YouTube video ID for reference

How to create:

Go to n8n Tables in your n8n instance
Create a new table named "Instagram To YouTube"
Add two columns: postId (text) and youtubeId (text)
Select this table in both the "Check If Already Uploaded" and "Save Upload Record" nodes

Configuration Options

Edit the Configuration node to customize:

{
 "includeSourceLink": true, // Include Instagram link in description
 "waitTimeoutSeconds": 900, // Delay between uploads (900 = 15 min)
 "maxTitleLength": 100, // Maximum YouTube title length
 "categoryId": "24", // YouTube category (24 = Entertainment)
 "privacyStatus": "public", // public, private, or unlisted
 "notifySubscribers": false, // Send notifications to subscribers
 "defaultLanguage": "en", // Video language code
 "ageRestricted": false // Mark as 18+ content
}

Key Settings Explained

Setting	Default	Description
`includeSourceLink`	`true`	Set to `false` if your YouTube account can't add external links (unverified accounts)
`waitTimeoutSeconds`	`900`	Gap between uploads in seconds. 900 = 15 minutes, 3600 = 1 hour
`ageRestricted`	`false`	Set to `true` if your content is for mature audiences (18+)
`notifySubscribers`	`false`	Set to `true` to notify subscribers on each upload

Requirements

n8n version: 1.0+
Instagram: Meta Developer account with Graph API access and Bearer Token
YouTube: Google Cloud project with YouTube Data API v3 enabled and OAuth2 credentials

Features

Filters to VIDEO and REELS only (skips images)
Smart title extraction from captions
Hashtag to YouTube tags conversion
Deduplication via n8n Tables
COPPA compliance options (madeForKids settings)
Configurable upload delays for drip-feeding content

Category IDs Reference

ID	Category
1	Film & Animation
10	Music
17	Sports
20	Gaming
22	People & Blogs
23	Comedy
24	Entertainment
25	News & Politics
27	Education
28	Science & Technology

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 - Schedule Trigger

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices: Version 1.2

Block 2 - Configuration

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices: Version 3.4

Block 3 - Fetch Instagram Posts

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 4 - Split Out

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

Block 5 - Filter Videos Only

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.filter - filter
Config choices: Version 2.2

Block 6 - Loop Over Items

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.splitInBatches - splitInBatches
Config choices: Version 3

Block 7 - Check If Already Uploaded

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

Block 8 - If Not Uploaded Yet

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices: Version 2.2

Block 9 - Wait

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.wait - wait
Config choices: Version 1.1

Block 10 - Process Title and Tags

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

Block 11 - Download Video

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.3

Block 12 - Upload to YouTube

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

Block 13 - Save Upload Record

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

Block 14 - Done

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices: Version 3.4

Block 15 - Sticky Note - Instructions

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

Block 16 - Sticky Note - Config

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

Block 17 - Sticky Note - Fetch

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

Block 18 - Sticky Note - Check

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

Block 19 - Sticky Note - Upload

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow	Batch upload Instagram Reels to YouTube with scheduled delays
Complexity	advanced
Nodes	19
Categories	Social Media, Multimodal AI
Author	Lucio
Published	17 Jan 2026

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

1. Download the workflow JSON

Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/12773/12773.json as the source template for this automation.
2. Import the template into n8n

Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.
3. Configure credentials and variables

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

Download workflow JSON Original n8n.io source Social Media workflows Multimodal AI workflows

Frequently asked questions

What does Batch upload Instagram Reels to YouTube with scheduled delays do?

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 Social Media, Multimodal AI use case.

Lucio

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Nodes

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger n8n-nodes-base.set n8n-nodes-base.httprequest n8n-nodes-base.splitout n8n-nodes-base.filter n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches n8n-nodes-base.datatable n8n-nodes-base.if

Complexity

advanced

Published 17 Jan 2026

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Batch upload Instagram Reels to YouTube with scheduled delays

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1. Workflow Overview

Best for

Tools used

Source and attribution

1.1 Workflow description

How it works

Set up steps

Required n8n Table

Configuration Options

Key Settings Explained

Requirements

Features

Category IDs Reference

1.2 Logical Blocks

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Schedule Trigger

Block 2 - Configuration

Block 3 - Fetch Instagram Posts

Block 4 - Split Out

Block 5 - Filter Videos Only

Block 6 - Loop Over Items

Block 7 - Check If Already Uploaded

Block 8 - If Not Uploaded Yet

Block 9 - Wait

Block 10 - Process Title and Tags

Block 11 - Download Video

Block 12 - Upload to YouTube

Block 13 - Save Upload Record

Block 14 - Done

Block 15 - Sticky Note - Instructions

Block 16 - Sticky Note - Config

Block 17 - Sticky Note - Fetch

Block 18 - Sticky Note - Check

Block 19 - Sticky Note - Upload

3. Summary Table

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

1. Download the workflow JSON

2. Import the template into n8n

3. Configure credentials and variables

4. Test with sample data

5. Activate and monitor

5. General Notes & Resources

Frequently asked questions