> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.smartlyq.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Instagram

> Instagram support in the SmartlyQ API: limits, post types, capabilities, and how to connect.

|                   |                                                             |
| ----------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Caption limit** | 2,200 characters                                            |
| **Post types**    | Feed, Carousel, Reels, Stories                              |
| **Capabilities**  | Publish · Analytics · Comments · Direct messages            |
| **Connect**       | Headless (`POST /v1/social/connect/instagram`) or dashboard |
| **Tokens**        | \~60 days, auto-refreshed                                   |

**Requires media** — a text-only post is rejected. DMs use Meta's **24-hour messaging window**.

See [all platforms](/platforms) for the capability matrix and media rules.