50+ IFTTT Recipes for Social Media Automation (2026)
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IFTTT Social Media Automation Recipes
IFTTT connects apps and automates tasks. Set it up once, let it run forever.
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IFTTT = "If This, Then That"
Example: If I post to Instagram → Then save it to Google Drive.
Getting Started
- Go to ifttt.com
- Create account
- Connect your social accounts
- Browse applets in the IFTTT Explore page
Supported platforms: Twitter/X, Facebook Pages, Instagram (Business), Pinterest, LinkedIn, YouTube, Reddit, WordPress.
What does IFTTT stand for?
Cross-Platform Posting
Instagram to Other Platforms
YouTube Automations
Blog/WordPress Automations
Which automation saves the most time for content creators?
Content Backup Recipes
Protect your content. Back it up automatically.
Notification Recipes
Stay informed without constantly checking.
Pinterest Recipes
Twitter/X Recipes
What's the best way to track your Twitter follower growth with IFTTT?
LinkedIn Recipes
Facebook Recipes
Multi-Step Workflows (Pro+)
Complex automations require Pro+ plan.
Content Pipeline:
- Trigger: Notion item marked "Ready"
- Actions: Tweet + LinkedIn post + Facebook post + log completion
Lead Capture:
- Trigger: Mention with specific keyword
- Actions: Add to CRM + Slack notification + email sequence
Competitor Monitoring:
- Trigger: Competitor post (via RSS)
- Actions: Save to spreadsheet + notify team
Which IFTTT plan do you need for multi-step automations?
Setting Up Your First Applet
Step 1: Choose Trigger
Click Create → If This → Select service → Choose trigger.
Step 2: Configure Trigger
Connect account if needed. Set filters or conditions.
Step 3: Choose Action
Click Then That → Select destination → Choose action.
Step 4: Configure Action
Set content formatting. Choose destination folder/account.
Step 5: Activate
Name your Applet. Turn it on. Test with a sample trigger.
Best Practices
Do:
- Test before going live
- Monitor for errors weekly
- Start with 2-3 high-impact automations
Don't:
- Auto-post identical content everywhere
- Remove all human involvement
- Set and forget without monitoring
Troubleshooting
Applet Not Running
- Reconnect affected accounts
- Check IFTTT Activity log
- Verify trigger conditions are being met
- Check if platform API limits exceeded
Delays
- Free tier polls less frequently
- Upgrade to Pro for faster speeds
- Some platform APIs have inherent delays
IFTTT Alternatives
Top 10 Recipes to Start
- Instagram → Google Drive (backup photos)
- Blog post → Tweet (promote content)
- Blog post → LinkedIn (B2B distribution)
- YouTube upload → Tweet (video promotion)
- Twitter mention → Email (stay responsive)
- Instagram → Pinterest (repurpose content)
- New follower → Spreadsheet (track growth)
- Facebook review → Slack (team alerts)
- RSS feed → Twitter (curated sharing)
- Calendar event → Tweet (scheduled posts)
Related Resources
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