How to stop Instagram auto-publishing to Pinterest
By HeyMark · Updated
If Pinterest is already turning your Instagram posts into Pins and you want to stop the duplicates, you can turn off auto-publishing in Pinterest settings. The account link can stay in place. This walkthrough shows where to change the setting and what to review among the Pins that already exist.
Turn off auto-publishing on desktop
Pinterest documents this setting on desktop:
- Sign in to Pinterest and open Settings.
- Select Import content.
- Select Manage next to Instagram.
- Turn off auto-publishing.
Pinterest documents the route and effect in its official help for linking Instagram. The label may vary with your interface language. Confirm the setting is off before leaving the page.
You can keep the accounts linked and stop new automatic Pins. Unlinking also does not delete Pins created while the accounts were connected.
Review Pins that already exist
Open your Pinterest profile and review the imported Pins. Keep the ones you want and delete the others individually. Before confirming each deletion, check that you opened the right Pin: Pinterest says a deleted Pin cannot be recovered. See the steps for editing or deleting a Pin.
What happens if you turn it on again
Pinterest says Instagram posts shared while auto-publishing was disabled will not publish automatically if you turn it back on later. If you want to share one, check the available options for creating a separate Pin.
Check the change and troubleshoot
Return to Settings → Import content → Manage next to Instagram and confirm auto-publishing remains off. After you post on Instagram, check Pinterest to confirm the new post did not create another Pin. Pinterest says the ability to link Instagram may vary by country. If the control is missing even though the account is already linked, check the options Pinterest shows for your account or consult its Instagram linking help.
This guide covers an existing connection. You do not need to link Instagram again or change Meta permissions to turn off auto-publishing.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to unlink Instagram to stop automatic Pins?
No. Pinterest says you can turn off auto-publishing in Settings without unlinking the accounts.
Will Pinterest delete Pins that were already imported?
No. Existing Pins remain. You can review and delete individual Pins you do not want to keep; Pinterest says a deleted Pin cannot be recovered.
Will posts I shared during the pause publish later?
Pinterest says Instagram posts shared while auto-publishing was off will not publish automatically if you turn it back on later.
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