How to connect Instagram for Business and OCR Space
Create a New Scenario to Connect Instagram for Business and OCR Space
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 Instagram for Business, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Instagram for Business or OCR Space will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Instagram for Business or OCR Space, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Instagram for Business Node
Select the Instagram for Business node from the app selection panel on the right.

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

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Authenticate OCR Space
Now, click the OCR Space node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your OCR Space settings. Authentication allows you to use OCR Space through Latenode.
Configure the Instagram for Business and OCR Space 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 Instagram for Business and OCR Space 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 Instagram for Business, OCR Space, 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 Instagram for Business and OCR Space integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Instagram for Business and OCR Space (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Instagram for Business and OCR Space
Instagram for Business + OCR Space + Google Sheets: When a new media is posted on an Instagram Business account, extract the text from the image using OCR Space, and then add a new row to a Google Sheet with the extracted text and media insights.
Instagram for Business + OCR Space + Slack: When new media is posted to an Instagram Business account, extract the text from the image using OCR Space, and then send a message to a Slack channel with the extracted text.
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About Instagram for Business
Automate Instagram for Business tasks within Latenode to streamline marketing and social media management. Automatically post content, track engagement, and gather competitor insights. Route data to spreadsheets or CRMs. Latenode’s visual editor and flexible logic let you build custom workflows that adapt to changing needs without code.
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About OCR Space
Need to extract text from images or PDFs? Use OCR Space in Latenode to automatically process documents and integrate the data into your workflows. Automate invoice processing, data entry, or compliance checks. Latenode adds flexible logic, file parsing, and destinations to your OCR results, scaling beyond single-document processing.
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FAQ Instagram for Business and OCR Space
How can I connect my Instagram for Business account to OCR Space using Latenode?
To connect your Instagram for Business account to OCR Space on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Instagram for Business and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Instagram for Business and OCR Space accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically extract text from Instagram images?
Yes, you can! Latenode's visual editor simplifies this. Automatically extract text for analytics, content repurposing, or data entry, without complex coding, saving time and resources.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Instagram for Business with OCR Space?
Integrating Instagram for Business with OCR Space allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Extract text from promotional images for automated data entry.
- Analyze text in Instagram stories for sentiment analysis.
- Archive image-based content from Instagram with searchable text.
- Automate product inventory updates using image recognition and OCR.
- Monitor brand mentions in images and extract relevant keywords.
How secure is connecting my Instagram for Business to Latenode?
Latenode employs industry-standard security protocols, ensuring your Instagram for Business data is securely handled and your account remains protected.
Are there any limitations to the Instagram for Business and OCR Space integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- OCR Space has usage limits based on your subscription plan.
- Instagram for Business imposes rate limits on API requests.
- Accuracy of OCR depends on image quality and text clarity.