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# Sync Videos by Hashtag

Shopvid lets you pull in videos from TikTok or Instagram using a hashtag — either as a one-time manual import or on an automatic recurring schedule. This is useful for sourcing UGC content without manually searching for each video.

### Prerequisites <a href="#prerequisites" id="prerequisites"></a>

* You have connected at least one TikTok or Instagram account in Video Library
* You have confirmed you hold the necessary rights to use the videos

### Manual Import by Hashtag <a href="#manual-import-by-hashtag" id="manual-import-by-hashtag"></a>

#### Step 1: Open Video Library <a href="#step-1-open-video-library" id="step-1-open-video-library"></a>

In the Shopvid sidebar, click **Video Library** and go to the **TikTok** or **Instagram** tab.

#### Step 2: Add video by hashtag <a href="#step-2-add-video-by-hashtag" id="step-2-add-video-by-hashtag"></a>

Click **Add video** → select **Use hashtag**.

#### Step 3: Enter the hashtag <a href="#step-3-enter-the-hashtag" id="step-3-enter-the-hashtag"></a>

In the **Add new videos by TikTok hashtag** (or Instagram) modal, enter a hashtag in the **#hashtag** field. Tick the confirmation checkbox to confirm you have the rights to use the content, then click **Import**.

#### Step 4: Select and import videos <a href="#step-4-select-and-import-videos" id="step-4-select-and-import-videos"></a>

Shopvid fetches matching videos. Select the ones you want to add to your library, then confirm.

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### Auto-Sync by Hashtag <a href="#auto-sync-by-hashtag" id="auto-sync-by-hashtag"></a>

#### Step 1: Open Auto-sync settings <a href="#step-1-open-auto-sync-settings" id="step-1-open-auto-sync-settings"></a>

In **Video Library**, click **Auto-sync** (or go to the **Manage auto-sync** section). Switch to the **Hashtag** tab, then click **Add hashtag**.

#### Step 2: Set up the sync schedule <a href="#step-2-set-up-the-sync-schedule" id="step-2-set-up-the-sync-schedule"></a>

Enter the hashtag in the **#hashtag** field. Under **Sync schedule**, choose how often to sync: **Daily**, **Weekly**, or **Monthly**. Set the preferred day and time, then click **Add**.

#### Step 3: Confirm auto-sync is active <a href="#step-3-confirm-auto-sync-is-active" id="step-3-confirm-auto-sync-is-active"></a>

The hashtag appears in the **Hashtag** tab with its schedule and last sync time. Shopvid will automatically import up to 30 new videos per session on the configured schedule.

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### Tips <a href="#tips" id="tips"></a>

* Each auto-sync session imports a maximum of **30 latest videos** from the hashtag
* Check **Sync history** on each row to see how many videos were imported or skipped per session
* To stop auto-sync for a hashtag, click **Delete** on its row — this won't remove already-imported videos
* Use the **Auto-sync** filter in Video Library to see which videos were synced automatically vs. manually added

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