{"id":206,"date":"2020-05-09T14:48:47","date_gmt":"2020-05-09T14:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/?p=206"},"modified":"2026-02-09T20:42:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T20:42:32","slug":"instagram-entry-methods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/instagram-entry-methods","title":{"rendered":"Instagram Entry Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/pricing\">Create your own giveaway<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This article covers all of the entry methods that SweepWidget allows with Instagram.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Table of contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#instagram-follow\">Follow<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#instagram-view-post\">View post<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#instagram-visit-profile\">Visit profile<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#instagram-like-post\">Like post<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#instagram-repost\">Repost<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#instagram-submit-post\">Submit post<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#instagram-tag-friend\">Tag a friend<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#instagram-example-giveaway\">Example Giveaway<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instagram-follow\">Instagram follow<\/h2>\n<p>SweepWidget allows users to gain entries by following an Instagram user.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admin view<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To enable this entry method:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Ways Users Can Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>Instagram &gt; Follow<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-follow-1024x395.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-follow-1024x395.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-follow-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-follow-768x296.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-follow-1536x593.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-follow-2048x790.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>3. Fill in all required fields.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-follow-2-1024x415.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-follow-2-1024x415.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-follow-2-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-follow-2-768x311.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-follow-2-1536x622.png 1536w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-follow-2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Public view<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The user will be asked to follow the Instagram user. They will receive credit for this entry after verifying the username they followed with.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large width_500\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-follow-3-1-1024x696.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-follow-3-1-1024x696.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-follow-3-1-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-follow-3-1-768x522.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-follow-3-1.png 1133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instagram-view-post\">Instagram view post<\/h2>\n<p>SweepWidget allows users to gain entries by viewing an Instagram post.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admin view<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To enable this entry method:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Ways Users Can Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>Instagram &gt; View Post<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-view-post-1024x395.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-view-post-1024x395.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-view-post-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-view-post-768x296.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-view-post-1536x593.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-view-post-2048x790.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>3. Fill in all required fields.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-view-post-2-1024x449.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-view-post-2-1024x449.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-view-post-2-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-view-post-2-768x337.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-view-post-2-1536x673.png 1536w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-view-post-2.png 1921w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Public view<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The user will be asked to view an Instagram post. They will automatically receive credit for this entry after clicking the <strong>View Instagram Post<\/strong> link.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large width_500\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-view-post-3-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-view-post-3-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-view-post-3-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-view-post-3-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-view-post-3-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-view-post-3-2048x1280.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instagram-visit-profile\">Instagram visit profile<\/h2>\n<p>SweepWidget allows users to gain entries by visiting an Instagram profile.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admin view<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To enable this entry method:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Ways Users Can Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>Instagram &gt; Visit Profile.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-visit-profile-1024x395.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-visit-profile-1024x395.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-visit-profile-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-visit-profile-768x296.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-visit-profile-1536x593.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-visit-profile-2048x790.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>3. Fill in all required fields.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-visit-profile-2-1024x449.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-visit-profile-2-1024x449.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-visit-profile-2-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-visit-profile-2-768x337.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-visit-profile-2-1536x674.png 1536w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-visit-profile-2.png 1919w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Public view<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The user will be asked to visit an Instagram profile. They will automatically receive credit for this entry after clicking the <strong>Visit Instagram Profile<\/strong> link.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large width_500\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"956\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-visit-profile-3-1024x956.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-visit-profile-3-1024x956.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-visit-profile-3-300x280.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-visit-profile-3-768x717.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-visit-profile-3.png 1128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instagram-like-post\">Instagram like post<\/h2>\n<p>SweepWidget allows users to gain entries by liking an Instagram post.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admin view<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To enable this entry method:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Ways Users Can Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>Instagram &gt; Like Post.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-like-post-1024x395.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-like-post-1024x395.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-like-post-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-like-post-768x296.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-like-post-1536x593.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-like-post-2048x790.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>3. Fill in all required fields.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-like-post-2-1024x414.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-like-post-2-1024x414.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-like-post-2-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-like-post-2-768x311.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-like-post-2-1536x621.png 1536w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-like-post-2.png 1919w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Public view<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The user will be asked to like an Instagram post. They will receive credit for this entry after verifying the username they used.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large width_500\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"699\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-like-post-3-699x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-like-post-3-699x1024.png 699w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-like-post-3-205x300.png 205w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-like-post-3-768x1126.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-like-post-3.png 848w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instagram-repost\">Instagram repost<\/h2>\n<p>SweepWidget allows users to gain entries by reposting an Instagram post.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admin view<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To enable this entry method:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Ways Users Can Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>Instagram &gt; Repost.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-repost-1024x395.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-repost-1024x395.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-repost-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-repost-768x296.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-repost-1536x593.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-repost-2048x790.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>3. Fill in all required fields.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-repost-2-1024x579.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-repost-2-1024x579.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-repost-2-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-repost-2-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-repost-2-1536x868.png 1536w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-repost-2.png 1973w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Public view<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The user will be asked to repost an Instagram post. They will receive credit for this entry after verifying the username they used.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large width_500\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"691\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-repost-3-691x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-repost-3-691x1024.png 691w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-repost-3-202x300.png 202w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-repost-3-768x1138.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-repost-3.png 848w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instagram-submit-post\">Instagram submit post<\/h2>\n<p>SweepWidget allows users to gain entries by submitting an Instagram post.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admin view<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To enable this entry method:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Ways Users Can Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>Instagram &gt; Submit Post.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-submit-post-1024x395.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-submit-post-1024x395.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-submit-post-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-submit-post-768x296.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-submit-post-1536x593.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-submit-post-2048x790.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>3. Fill in all required fields.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-submit-a-post-2-1024x607.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-submit-a-post-2-1024x607.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-submit-a-post-2-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-submit-a-post-2-768x455.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-submit-a-post-2-1536x910.png 1536w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-submit-a-post-2.png 2026w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Public view<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The user will be asked to submit an Instagram post. They will receive credit for this entry after verifying the link they submitted the post to.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large width_500\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-submit-post-3-1024x482.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-submit-post-3-1024x482.png 1024w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-submit-post-3-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-submit-post-3-768x362.png 768w, https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/instagram-submit-post-3.png 1142w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instagram-tag-friend\">Instagram tag a friend<\/h2>\n<p>SweepWidget allows users to gain entries by tagging a friend in the comments of an Instagram post.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admin view<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To enable this entry method:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Ways Users Can Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>Instagram &gt; Tag A Friend<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>3. Fill in all required fields including the Instagram post URL where users should tag a friend.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Public view<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The user will be asked to tag a friend in the comments of the specified Instagram post. They will receive credit for this entry after confirming the action.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instagram-example-giveaway\">Example Instagram Giveaway<\/h2>\n<div id=\"438-tu2zjsh4\" class=\"sw_container full\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/w\/j\/w_init.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Create your own giveaway This article covers all of the entry methods that SweepWidget allows with Instagram. Table of contents: Follow View post Visit profile Like post Repost Submit post Tag a friend Example Giveaway Instagram follow SweepWidget allows users to gain entries by following an Instagram user. Admin view To enable this entry method: Navigate to Ways Users Can Enter. Click on Instagram &gt; Follow. 3. Fill in all required fields. Public view The user will be asked to follow the Instagram user. They will receive credit for this entry after verifying the username they followed with. Instagram view post SweepWidget allows users to gain entries by viewing an Instagram post. Admin view To enable this entry method: Navigate to Ways Users Can Enter. Click on Instagram &gt; View Post. 3. Fill in all required fields. Public view The user will be asked to view an Instagram post. They will automatically receive credit for this entry after clicking the View Instagram Post link. Instagram visit profile SweepWidget allows users to gain entries by visiting an Instagram profile. Admin view To enable this entry method: Navigate to Ways Users Can Enter. Click on Instagram &gt; Visit Profile. 3. Fill in all required fields. Public view The user will be asked to visit an Instagram profile. They will automatically receive credit for this entry after clicking the Visit Instagram Profile link. Instagram like post SweepWidget allows users to gain entries by liking an Instagram post. Admin view To enable this entry method: Navigate to Ways Users Can Enter. Click on Instagram &gt; Like Post. 3. Fill in all required fields. Public view The user will be asked to like an Instagram post. They will receive credit for this entry after verifying the username they used. Instagram repost SweepWidget allows users to gain entries by reposting an Instagram post. Admin view To enable this entry method: Navigate to Ways Users Can Enter. Click on Instagram &gt; Repost. 3. Fill in all required fields. Public view The user will be asked to repost an Instagram post. They will receive credit for this entry after verifying the username they used. Instagram submit post SweepWidget allows users to gain entries by submitting an Instagram post. Admin view To enable this entry method: Navigate to Ways Users Can Enter. Click on Instagram &gt; Submit Post. 3. Fill in all required fields. Public view The user will be asked to submit an Instagram post. They will receive credit for this entry after verifying the link they submitted the post to. Instagram tag a friend SweepWidget allows users to gain entries by tagging a friend in the comments of an Instagram post. Admin view To enable this entry method: Navigate to Ways Users Can Enter. Click on Instagram &gt; Tag A Friend. 3. Fill in all required fields including the Instagram post URL where users should tag a friend. Public view The user will be asked to tag a friend in the comments of the specified Instagram post. They will receive credit for this entry after confirming the action. 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