Boost Instagram Leads with DM Auto-Replies

Learn how to automate your Instagram DM replies using Pabbly Connect. This step-by-step guide shows you how to integrate Instagram with Open AI for effective lead management.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Instagram Automation

To start automating your Instagram DM replies, first, access Pabbly Connect. Open your browser and type in Pabbly.com. Once on the site, sign in to your existing account or sign up for a free account to explore its features.

After signing in, you will see the Pabbly apps page. Click on the Pabbly Connect option to access the app dashboard. This dashboard allows you to create workflows that automate tasks between different applications, including Instagram and Open AI.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

To create a new workflow, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button in Pabbly Connect. You will be prompted to select a workflow builder. Choose the new beta option for a modern experience, and name your workflow ‘Boost Instagram Leads with DM Auto-Replies’.

• Select the folder for your workflow, such as ‘Instagram Automations’.
• Click on ‘Create’ to finalize your workflow setup.

Once created, you will need to set your trigger application to Instagram Developer. This will initiate the workflow whenever a new DM is received. After selecting Instagram Developer, choose the trigger event as ‘New Message’ and click on connect.

3. Setting Up Instagram Connection in Pabbly Connect

For the Instagram connection in Pabbly Connect, if you do not have an existing connection, click on ‘Add New Connection’. You will need to enter your Instagram token and account identifier. Follow the provided hyperlink to access the connection guide.

To generate the token, navigate to the Meta for Developers page. Create a new app by clicking on ‘Create App’ and follow the prompts to set it up. Make sure to select the necessary permissions, such as managing messages on Instagram, and click on ‘Next’ until you reach the dashboard.

• Add required permissions for Instagram.
• Generate your access token and copy it back to Pabbly Connect.

Once you have entered the token, make sure to toggle on the webhook subscription. This ensures that your workflow will respond to new DMs automatically.

4. Integrating Open AI for Automated Replies

Now that your Instagram connection is set up in Pabbly Connect, the next step is to add Open AI to generate automated replies. Click on ‘Add New Action Step’ and choose Open AI as your action application. Select ‘Chat GPT’ as the event and connect it.

You will need to enter the API token for Open AI. If you don’t have one, create a new secret key in your Open AI account. Copy this key and paste it into the connection field in Pabbly Connect.

Select the model you want to use, such as ‘GPT-4 Mini’. Enter the prompt that defines how the AI should respond to inquiries.

Make sure to map the incoming message from Instagram to the prompt field. This ensures that the AI generates responses based on the specific inquiries it receives.

5. Sending Automated Replies Back to Instagram

After generating the response from Open AI, the final step is to send this reply back to the user on Instagram using Pabbly Connect. Add another action step and select Instagram Developer again. Choose the ‘Send Message’ option and connect.

In the action configuration, you will need to map the sender ID and the generated reply from Open AI. This allows the system to send the correct response back to the user who initiated the DM.

Map the sender ID from the incoming message. Map the text message that was generated by Open AI.

Once everything is set up, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify that the automated reply is functioning correctly. You should see the response appear in your Instagram messages.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively automate your Instagram DM replies using Pabbly Connect and Open AI. This integration not only saves time but also enhances customer engagement by providing instant responses. Start implementing this solution today to boost your Instagram leads!