Instagram stories are private content and can only be tracked if the influencer shares their data with Upfluence. There are two tracking options:
Option 1: Automatic Stories tracking (Recommended)
Automatic tracking is the most accurate and time efficient option. It is available for influencers with business accounts.
Steps:
Creators must connect their Instagram accounts:
Invite influencers using the
{{stories_invitation_link}}merge field in your emails, which links to: https://creators.upfluence.com/stories-invitation
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Note: Only influencers with professional accounts are eligible. (Instagram: About professional accounts)
Inform influencers of Story requirements (keywords & mentions)
Share the hashtags or mentions they need to use in their Stories captions (e.g., #Running or @mybrand).
Set up Stream/Campaign Content tab
Specify Stories in the post types and set up keywords before influencers post.
💡 Example:
To track the hashtag #Running, choose "Hashtag" in the "Field Type" and enter "Running" in the "Value" field.
To track mentions of @mybrand, select "Mention" in the "Field Type" and enter "mybrand" in the "Value" field.
Note: Creators must use accurate keywords (hashtags or mentions) you previously shared with them in their captions for Stream to track their Stories
Option 2: Manual Stories tracking
If influencers don’t connect their accounts or forget, they can manually upload their Stories, even after 24 hours.
Steps:
Inform influencers of keywords
Provide influencers with the exact hashtags or mentions to use when posting or uploading their Stories.
Request Story uploads
Ask influencers to upload their Stories and performance metrics in the Creator Space.
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Confirm Campaign setup
Ensure your Stream/Campaign Content tab includes the correct keywords.
Note: Creators must use accurate keywords (hashtags or mentions) you previously shared with them in their captions for Stream to track their Stories