How to connect Cloudinary and Instantly
Create a New Scenario to Connect Cloudinary and Instantly
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Cloudinary, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Cloudinary or Instantly will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Cloudinary or Instantly, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Cloudinary Node
Select the Cloudinary node from the app selection panel on the right.


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Configure the Cloudinary
Click on the Cloudinary node to configure it. You can modify the Cloudinary URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the Instantly Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Cloudinary node, select Instantly from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Instantly.


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Authenticate Instantly
Now, click the Instantly node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Instantly settings. Authentication allows you to use Instantly through Latenode.
Configure the Cloudinary and Instantly Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Cloudinary and Instantly Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Cloudinary, Instantly, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Cloudinary and Instantly integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Cloudinary and Instantly (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Cloudinary and Instantly
Instantly + Cloudinary + Google Sheets: When a new lead is generated in Instantly, the automation retrieves a relevant image from Cloudinary and adds the lead information along with the image URL to a Google Sheet for tracking ad campaign performance.
Instantly + Cloudinary + Slack: Upon the creation of a new lead in Instantly, the automation fetches a relevant image from Cloudinary. Subsequently, a notification containing lead details and the image is sent to the marketing team's Slack channel.
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About Cloudinary
Automate image and video optimization with Cloudinary in Latenode. Resize, convert, and deliver media assets based on triggers or data from any app. Streamline content workflows by integrating Cloudinary’s powerful transformations directly into your automated processes, reducing manual work. Scale efficiently and pay only for execution time.
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Use Instantly in Latenode to automate email outreach at scale. Connect Instantly to your CRM, database, or lead sources and build automated sequences based on triggers. Enrich data and route responses using Latenode's visual editor and JS node for custom logic — all without per-step pricing limits.
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FAQ Cloudinary and Instantly
How can I connect my Cloudinary account to Instantly using Latenode?
To connect your Cloudinary account to Instantly on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Cloudinary and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Cloudinary and Instantly accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically optimize and post images to Instantly?
Yes, you can! Latenode enables automated workflows for image optimization in Cloudinary and seamless posting to Instantly, saving time and ensuring consistent, high-quality content.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Cloudinary with Instantly?
Integrating Cloudinary with Instantly allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically resizing images from Cloudinary for optimal Instantly display.
- Creating and scheduling Instantly posts with images stored in Cloudinary.
- Using AI to generate captions for images before posting to Instantly.
- Backing up Instantly images to a Cloudinary media library for safekeeping.
- Monitoring Cloudinary usage and posting summary reports to Instantly.
Can I use JavaScript code to manipulate image data in Cloudinary?
Yes! Latenode allows custom JavaScript code to integrate directly with Cloudinary, enabling advanced image manipulation beyond standard no-code options.
Are there any limitations to the Cloudinary and Instantly integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Complex image transformations may require custom JavaScript coding.
- Real-time image updates on Instantly depend on Instantly's API capabilities.
- Large-scale image processing could be subject to Cloudinary API rate limits.