How to Reply to Instagram DMs Automatically with Pabbly

Learn how to automate Instagram DM replies using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step tutorial on setting up your automation workflow. Discover hidden automation capabilities within your existing tools. This guide shows you how to connect your essential applications and permanently eliminate redundant manual processes.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Instagram Automation

To reply to Instagram DMs automatically, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by visiting the Pabbly Connect website at pabbl.com/connect. If you’re a new user, click on the ‘Sign up for free’ button in the top right corner to create an account.

Once signed up, you will have access to 100 free tasks each month, allowing you to explore the capabilities of Pabbly Connect. This includes automating responses to Instagram DMs and other integrations.

2. Setting Up Your Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After logging into Pabbly Connect, navigate to the workflow builder. Here, you will set up a new workflow to automate your Instagram DM replies. Click on the ‘Add Trigger’ button to start.

• Select Instagram as the trigger application.
• Choose the event ‘New Message’ from the dropdown.
• Connect your Instagram account by clicking on ‘Connect’.

Once you set up the trigger, Pabbly Connect will listen for new messages on your Instagram account, initiating the automation process.

3. Connecting Instagram Developer Account

To link your Instagram account with Pabbly Connect, you need to create a developer application. Go to the Meta for Developers website and log in with your Facebook credentials. Click on ‘My Apps’ and then ‘Create App’.

• Name your app (e.g., ‘DM’s Auto Reply’).
• Select ‘Content Management’ and check ‘Manage Messaging’.
• Follow the prompts to finish app setup.

Once your app is created, you will need to generate an access token that allows Pabbly Connect to interact with your Instagram account for replying to DMs.

4. Generating Access Token and Setting Permissions

Return to your app dashboard and navigate to ‘API Setup with Instagram Login’. Click on ‘Add All Required Permissions’ and ensure you have selected the necessary permissions for your app.

After that, you will need to generate the access token. Click on the ‘Generate Access Token’ button and log in with your Instagram credentials. After allowing permissions, copy the access token and paste it into your Pabbly Connect workflow.

Make sure to also copy the account ID and verify the webhook subscription in your workflow. This step is crucial for connecting Pabbly Connect with your Instagram account effectively.

5. Automating Replies with Google Gemini

To automate the replies, you will use Google Gemini within Pabbly Connect. Add a new action step and select Google Gemini as the action application. Choose the event ‘Generate Content’ and connect your Google account.

In the action settings, add the prompt for generating replies based on the incoming messages. Map the message text from the previous step to create dynamic responses.

Finally, add another action step to send the generated reply back to the Instagram user. Select ‘Send Message’ as the event, map the sender ID, and the generated message. Once everything is set, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to test your workflow.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to automate replies to Instagram DMs using Pabbly Connect. By following these steps, you can efficiently manage your Instagram communications without manual effort. Try implementing this automation for your own Instagram account today!