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# Post on Instagram
> Instagram post loyalty rule. Reward users for creating Instagram content about your brand.
## **Overview**
This loyalty rule allows admins to reward users for creating posts on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/). This rule encourages users to create content and engage with your brand on Instagram, helping to increase your social media presence and community engagement.
## **Prerequisites**
* The user must have connected their Instagram account to Snag.
* The user must create a new post on Instagram.
## **Rule Configuration Fields**
### **Reward**
* **Type of Reward**: Choose between "Points" or "Multiplier".
* **Points**: Users will get the defined no of points.
* **Multiplier**: Users will get the multiplier of the defined amount.
### **Reward criteria**
* **Post should include**: Specify hashtags or text that posts must include in the caption to be eligible for rewards
* Example: `#dreamersclub` or `#dreamers on tour`
* You can add multiple criteria using the "Add Another" button
* The system checks if any of the specified texts appear in the post caption (case-insensitive)
### **Basic Settings**
* **Update Cadence**: This defines how often the rule will run to check for new Instagram posts. You can set it to:
* **Once**: Users can only earn the reward once
* **Daily**: Users can earn the reward once per day
* **Weekly**: Users can earn the reward once per week
* **Monthly**: Users can earn the reward once per month
* **User Reward Frequency**: This defines how often users can claim rewards for their Instagram posts. The reward is distributed **immediately** upon successful verification.
### **Custom Settings**
* **Skip multiplier**: Skip the multiplier for this rule
* **Post must include media**: Toggle to require posts to include media (images or videos). When enabled, text-only posts will not be eligible for rewards.
## **Verification Process**
Users verify their Instagram post through the following process:
Users must first connect their Instagram account to Snag if they haven't already done so.
Users create a post on Instagram with the required text or hashtags in the
caption.
Users must submit the Instagram post URL (e.g.,
`https://www.instagram.com/p/SHORTCODE/`) for verification. The URL can be for regular posts, Reels, or IGTV posts.
The system verifies that: - The post exists and is valid - The post belongs to
the user's connected Instagram account - The post caption contains the
required text or hashtags - The post includes media (if required) - The post
was created after the rule start date (if applicable)
Once verified, users receive their reward immediately.
## **Important Notes**
Users must ensure their Instagram account is connected before creating posts.
Posts created before connecting the account may not be eligible for rewards.
Users must provide a valid Instagram post URL for verification. The system supports verification of regular posts (`/p/`), Reels (`/reel/`), and IGTV posts (`/tv/`). All post types are eligible for rewards as long as they meet the specified criteria.