Automate Instagram Reel Downloads with Google Drive Storage & Telegram Alerts

Instagram Reel Downloader & Logger

Automate Instagram Reel Downloads, Storage, and Activity Logging

What does this workflow do?

• Handles incoming webhook requests (ideal for Instagram/Facebook API triggers).
• Validates the webhook via challenge-response and custom verify token.
• Checks for messages from yourself (filtering automated/self-triggered runs).
• Downloads Instagram Reels from URLs posted to the webhook.
• Uploads the reel to Google Drive and retrieves the download URL.
• Logs reel details (status, URL, and timestamp) to a Google Sheet for record-keeping.
• Notifies you on Telegram with the download details and Google Drive link.

How does it work?

• Webhook: Listens for new messages/events (custom webhook endpoint for Meta).
• Validation: Confirms webhook subscribe/challenge and verify token from Meta API.
• Sender Check: Ignores messages unless they match your configured sender/recipient.
• Download Reel: Fetches the reel/attachment from Instagram using received URLs.
• Timestamp Gen: Adds a precise timestamp and ISO-based unique ID to the activity log.
• Upload to Drive: Saves the downloaded reel in a preset Google Drive folder.
• Log to Sheet: Updates a Google Sheet with the reel’s status, URL, and timestamp.
• Telegram Alert: Instantly notifies you when a new reel is downloaded and logged.

What do I need to make this work?

• A registered webhook endpoint (from your Meta/Instagram app configuration).
• A Google Drive and Google Sheets account (OAuth2 connected to n8n).
• A Telegram Bot and Chat ID setup to receive download completion messages.
• The correct verify_token in your webhook event source matches your template (‘youtube-automation-n8n-token’ by default).
• Update your Drive/Sheet/Bot credentials as per your n8n instance’s environment.

Why use this?

• Fully automates the collection and archival of Instagram Reels.
• Centralizes content download, backup, and activity records for your automation flows.
• Provides instant monitoring and archival of each event.

Setup Tips:

• Make sure your webhook path and Meta app configuration match (/n8n-template-insta-webhook).
• Double-check the Google credentials and the sheet’s tab IDs/names.
• Replace the Telegram and Google connection credentials with your own securely.

Use this as a foundation for any Instagram/Facebook-based automations in n8n,
and customize as your automation stack evolves!

Publish confidently, and let users know this template:

Saves time, automates digital content management, and notifies users in real-time.