Automatically DM a Link When Someone Comments on Instagram

Learn how to automatically send a DM with a product link when someone comments on your Instagram post using Pabbly Connect. Follow this detailed tutorial!

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1. Access Pabbly Connect to Automate Instagram DMs

To start automating your Instagram DMs, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Open a new tab and go to pav.com/connect. If you are new, sign up for free to explore 100 tasks per month.

Once logged in, create a new workflow by clicking on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. This is where you will set up the automation that sends a DM when someone comments on your post.

2. Setting Up the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will set up the trigger in Pabbly Connect. Choose Instagram as the trigger application and select the event as ‘New Comment.’ This will activate the workflow whenever a new comment is posted on your Instagram.

• Select ‘Instagram’ as the trigger application.
• Choose ‘New Comment’ as the event.
• Click on the ‘Connect’ button to establish a connection.

After connecting, follow the prompts to enter your Instagram token and account identifier, which you will obtain by creating an app with Instagram. This is crucial for the integration to work properly.

3. Filtering Comments for Relevant Responses

Now that you have set up the trigger, it’s important to filter comments to ensure you only respond to comments that specifically request a link. In Pabbly Connect, add a filter step after the Instagram trigger.

• Select ‘Filter by Pabbly’ as the action application.
• Set the condition to check if the comment contains the word ‘link.’
• Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify the filter works.

This filtering step ensures that only comments containing the word ‘link’ will trigger the next action, which is sending the DM.

4. Sending a DM with the Product Link

After filtering the comments, the next step is to send a DM to the user who commented. Choose Instagram again as the action application, and select the event ‘Send Private Reply to the Commenter.’ This is where Pabbly Connect sends the DM with the product link.

In this step, you will need to map the comment ID from the previous step to ensure the DM is sent to the correct commenter. You will also enter the message text and the product link you wish to share.

Map the comment ID from the trigger response. Write a message like ‘Hello, thanks for your comment. Here’s the link you asked for.’ Include the product link in the message.

Once you have filled in all the required fields, click ‘Send Test Request’ to ensure that the DM is sent successfully. This step completes the automation process.

5. Conclusion: Automate Your Instagram DMs with Pabbly Connect

In conclusion, using Pabbly Connect to automate your Instagram DMs is a straightforward process. By setting up a trigger for new comments, filtering for specific keywords, and sending a DM with the relevant product link, you can save time and ensure all commenters receive the information they need.

This automation not only enhances your engagement on Instagram but also streamlines your communication process. Try implementing this workflow today using Pabbly Connect to maximize your efficiency!