Zapier + Pinterest
Post to Pinterest from Zapier
Send Pinterest pins from Zapier to BrokenPost. Your workflow builds the pin, BrokenPost posts it to Pinterest at the time you set.
How to connect Zapier to Pinterest
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Connect Pinterest in BrokenPost. Sign in with Pinterest and pick a board for each pin.
- 2
In BrokenPost, open Plugins and copy your API key.
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In your Zap, add a Webhooks by Zapier step that calls the BrokenPost public API.
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Put your API key in the Authorization header.
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Map fields from your trigger into the post content and date.
Pinterest workflows to build in Zapier
Each one ends with a step that sends the pin to BrokenPost.
- “When a new row is added to a spreadsheet, schedule a Pinterest pin with its text and picture at the time in the row.”
- “When a new blog post shows up in your RSS feed, schedule a Pinterest pin that links to it.”
- “When someone submits a form, save a Pinterest pin as a draft for your team to approve.”
- “When a product is added to your store, post it to Pinterest the next morning.”
What happens next
- 1
Your Zapier workflow starts from its trigger, like a new row, a form or an RSS item.
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It sends the text, the date and the channel to the BrokenPost public API, with a picture or video link.
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BrokenPost pulls in any media and saves the pin on your calendar, as scheduled or as a draft.
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At the set time BrokenPost publishes it to Pinterest. If Pinterest rejects it, the pin shows as failed with the reason.
Pinterest limits to build for
Keep each pin inside these limits. If Pinterest rejects one, it shows as failed on your calendar with the reason.
| Characters | 500 characters |
|---|---|
| Media | 1 to 5 pictures, or 1 video plus a cover picture |
| Pictures | Up to 5 |
| Video | 1, plus a cover picture |
| Board | Required |
| Picture size | All pictures in one pin must be the same size |
Pinterest settings you can send
Send them with the post in the Pinterest settings.
- Board
- Title
- Link
- Dominant color
If Pinterest rejects a pin
The pin shows as failed on your calendar with one of these messages.
| What you see | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| If posting a video you have to also include a cover image as second media | Add a picture after the video. Pinterest uses it as the cover. |
| You can upload a maximum of 5 images per post on Pinterest. | Remove pictures until there are 5 or fewer. |
| The specified board was not found. Please check the board ID. | The board was deleted or renamed. Pick a board again in the Pinterest settings. |
Good to know
- Every pin needs a picture or a video.
- Pictures in a multi-picture pin must all have the same width and height.
- A video pin needs a second picture for the cover.
- Pick a board, or the pin can not be posted.
- Send the pin as a draft when you want someone to check it in BrokenPost first.
Questions people ask
Can Zapier post to Pinterest?
Yes, through BrokenPost. Connect Pinterest in BrokenPost, then send posts to the BrokenPost public API from Zapier.
What are the Pinterest limits?
500 characters. 1 to 5 pictures, or 1 video plus a cover picture. If Pinterest rejects a post, it shows as failed on your BrokenPost calendar with the reason.
Can Zapier schedule Pinterest pins for later?
Yes. Send a date and time with the post and it goes out then, or send it as a draft to check it first.
Is it free?
The public API works on every plan. The Free plan includes 1 account on every app and 20 posts a month. Paid plans start at $19 a month with unlimited posts.
How do I add a picture or video?
Pinterest needs media on every pin. Upload the file to BrokenPost, or pass a link and BrokenPost pulls it in, then attach it to the post.
Can I schedule Pinterest video pins?
Yes. Add the video and a cover picture. Pinterest needs both.
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