# How to post to Instagram from Claude

Source: https://ghostedit.ai/how-to-post-to-instagram-from-claude

> Connect Instagram to Claude with Ghostedit, then ask Claude to post your reels. Free, about 5 minutes.

Guide · Updated October 29, 2026

**Short answer**

Add Ghostedit to Claude as a connector, connect your Instagram, then ask Claude: "Post this reel to Instagram Tuesday at 9am." Claude checks the video and schedules it.

- 3 steps
- About 5 minutes
- Free

**You need:** Instagram business or creator account · Claude, any plan

## Step by step

### Connect Instagram

Sign up free on Ghostedit and press Connect next to Instagram.

### Add Ghostedit to Claude

In Claude: Settings, Connectors, Add custom connector. Paste `https://mcp.ghostedit.ai` and press Allow.

### Ask Claude to post

Send Claude the video link and a time. It checks the video and schedules it.

## Then try asking

- Post this reel at my best time.
- Move Friday's post to Saturday at noon.
- Put the hashtags in the first comment.
- How did my last 5 reels do?

## Questions

**Can Claude post to Instagram by itself?**
No. It needs a connector like Ghostedit. Add it once and Claude can post, move and cancel posts.

**Is it allowed?**
Yes. Ghostedit uses Instagram's official API.

**Claude says it can't post**
Turn Ghostedit on in this chat: click + in the chat box, then switch Ghostedit on.

**My personal account isn't listed**
Instagram only lets apps post to business and creator accounts. Switching is free in the Instagram app.

**Is it free?**
Yes. Free covers 1 account per platform and 30 posts a month.

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