A Pinterest source pulls the pins from a Pinterest account into EmbedSocial, so you can display them in a widget on your website.
Connecting takes two stages: pick 'Accounts' as the source type, then sign in to Pinterest and approve access. EmbedSocial imports your media once the connection completes.
How to connect a Pinterest source
Open the source picker. Click '+ Add source' in the left menu.
Choose Pinterest. Under 'or connect single source', click 'Pinterest'.
Pick the source type and connect. With 'Accounts' as the source type, click 'Connect with Pinterest' on the 'Configuration' step.
Approve the permissions. Sign in to Pinterest and approve the access EmbedSocial asks for. Your pins start importing once you are back.
The header shows how many sources you have used against your plan's limit, for example '1/3 sources'. Check it before connecting if you are close to the cap.
Ready to put your pins on your site? See what the Pinterest widget can do or start your free trial.
FAQ
What does a Pinterest source import?
It connects your Pinterest account and imports its media, so your pins are available to display in a widget.
Can I connect more than one Pinterest account?
Yes. Run through '+ Add source' again for each account. Every connected account counts as one source against your plan's source limit.
Why did the import not start?
The connection only completes once you approve the permissions on the Pinterest screen. If you closed it early, run through '+ Add source' again and finish the approval step.
Do I have to build a widget straight away?
No. The source keeps collecting pins either way, and you can create a widget later from 'Widgets'.
What's next
With the source connected, decide how its pins reach your site. See Source types for how sources feed your widgets.
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