Publish image & video to multiple social media (X, Instagram, Facebook and more)

This Workflow streamlines the process of publishing posts (image or video) to multiple social media platforms using a unified form and a third-party API service called Upload-Post.

The automation starts with a form trigger, allowing users to submit content (text and media) through a simple frontend interface. Users select the platform (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, TikTok, Threads), choose the profile name, write a caption, and upload a photo or video.

How It Works

Automates cross-platform social media posting via Upload-Post, handling both images (JPEG) and videos (MP4). Here’s the process:

• Trigger:

  • A form submission captures user inputs:
    • Platform (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, TikTok, Threads).
    • Account (pre-configured profile name).
    • Caption and file (image/video).
    • Optional Facebook Page ID for targeted posting.

• Routing:

  • The "Video or Photo?" Switch node checks the file’s MIME type:
    • Image: Routes to the "Post photo" HTTP node (uploads via upload_photos API).
    • Video: Routes to the "Post video" HTTP node (uploads via upload API).

• API Integration:

  • Both nodes send data to Upload-Post.com’s API, including:
    • Caption, account name, platform, and file binary.
    • Facebook ID (if provided).

• Success/Failure Handling:

  • The "Result Photo/Video" nodes parse the API response.

Setup Steps

Prerequisites:

• Upload-Post.com API Key:
  • Get it from the API Keys dashboard.
  • Free tier allows 10 uploads/month.

Configuration:

1. API Authentication:

   • In the HTTP Request nodes (Post photo/Post video), set the Authorization header:
     • Name: Authorization
     • Value: Apikey YOUR_API_KEY_HERE.

2. Form Customization:

   • Adjust the "On form submission" node to:
     • Add/remove platforms (e.g., YouTube when approved).
     • Modify file type restrictions (default: .jpg, .mp4).

3. Account Mapping:

   • Ensure the "Account" field matches profiles configured in Upload-Post.com (e.g., test1, test2).

4. Facebook Page Integration:

   • Optional: Add a Facebook Page ID field for page-specific posts.

5. Testing:

   • Submit test forms with images/videos.
   • Verify API responses and success/failure messages.

Optional Enhancements:

• Add error logging (e.g., save failed attempts to a database).
• Extend to YouTube once API support is confirmed.

Key Features:

• Multi-Platform: Post to 6+ social networks simultaneously.
• User-Friendly: Simple form interface for non-technical users.
• Error Handling: Clear feedback for success/failure cases.

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