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Instagram Automation: How to Send Instant DMs on Comments

Watch Step By Step Video Tutorial Below

1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Instagram Automation

To automate DMs on Instagram comments, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by signing up at pabbly.com/connect to create your free account.

Once registered, you will receive 100 free tasks every month to explore the software. After logging in, navigate to the dashboard of Pabbly Connect to initiate your workflow.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In the Pabbly Connect dashboard, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button to start a new automation. You will be prompted to name your workflow; enter “Instagram Automation: Send Instant DMs on Comments” and select a folder.

Click the ‘Create’ button to finalize your new workflow.
The dashboard will display your newly created workflow.

Now, you need to set a trigger for your automation. This is crucial as it defines when the automation will start. Select Instagram as your trigger application and choose the event as “New Comment”.

3. Connecting Instagram to Pabbly Connect

After selecting Instagram as your trigger, click the ‘Connect’ button. If this is your first connection, you will need to enter a token and account identifier from your Meta for Developers account.

To obtain the token, navigate to the Meta for Developers page, select your app, and generate an access token. Make sure to copy this token and paste it into Pabbly Connect. You will also need to enter your account identifier, which you can find on the same page.

4. Testing Your Instagram Automation with Pabbly Connect

Once you have connected Instagram, it’s time to test your trigger. Post a comment on your Instagram account to see if the automation works. You should receive a positive response in Pabbly Connect confirming the trigger was activated.

Next, set up the action for your automation. For this, select Instagram again and choose the app event “Send Private Reply to Commenter”. Reuse your existing connection to streamline the process.

Map the Comment ID from the previous step to ensure the correct comment is targeted.
Enter your desired message to be sent as a DM.

Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to confirm that the DM is sent successfully. Check your Instagram inbox to verify the message was received.

5. Activating Your Instagram Automation in Pabbly Connect

After successfully testing your workflow, ensure to enable the toggle switch in Pabbly Connect to activate your automation. This step is crucial; if not enabled, your workflow will not function.

This automation allows you to respond to Instagram comments instantly, enhancing user engagement without coding. Remember, this is just one example of how Pabbly Connect can integrate various applications for your business needs.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to use Pabbly Connect to automate Instagram DMs based on comments. By following the steps outlined, you can enhance your engagement on social media effectively.