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  This page goes through how to set up your Instagram feed and configure its
  settings using the Smash Balloon Instagram plugin.
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# Setting up Instagram

If you want to display an **Instagram** feed on your site, we recommend using the **Smash Balloon Instagram Feed** plugin. If you've followed the chapter on installing plugins, you should already have this installed and activated. If not, please read through [**this**](../installation-guide/installing-plugins) chapter first.

You'll need an active [**Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/) account for this to work properly and at least a few images posted on your feed. Navigate to **Instagram Feed > Settings** from your WordPress dashboard, and you'll be taken to the following page:

![Intstagram Feed settings page](https://232848008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M_zLmJU2_owHqrxjKx3%2F-MivrcKdYq6vkdtwgrOV%2F-MivucvXoFTkDMlVeqGN%2Finstagram-feed.jpg?alt=media\&token=713998cf-78ff-4b29-9a39-264ade1e25b6)

From here you can connect your Instagram account and configure your feed's settings. If you want the same layout as in the demo, then you'll need to click on the **Customize** tab and set the following values.

* Width of Feed = `100%`
* Number of Photos = `8`
* Number of Columns = `8`
* Padding Around Images = `0 (or leave empty)`
* Header Size = `Small`
* Show Bio Text = `Checked`
* Add Custom Bio Text = `Follow us on Instagram!`
* Show the "Load More" button = `Unchecked`
* Show the "Follow" button = `Unchecked`

Don't forget to click on **Save Changes** when you're finished.
