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Set up DM auto-reply

Reply instantly to DMs that contain a keyword. Perfect for FAQs, price lists and link requests.

4 min readReviewed Oct 2026

Before you start

  • A connected Instagram account with AutoDM switched on.
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Open Instagram → DM auto-reply

In the sidebar open Instagram → “DM auto-reply”, then click “New DM automation”.

Open Instagram → DM auto-reply
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Step 1: Setup

Pick a template or set it up manually, give the automation a name and choose the Instagram account whose inbox it should answer.

Step 1: Setup
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Step 2: Keywords to listen for

Add words like “price”, “course” or “link” and press Enter after each. When an incoming DM contains one, your reply goes out. “Contains” is the safest match.

Step 2: Keywords to listen for
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Step 3: Compose the reply and launch

Choose the DM type: Text, Text + Button, Image/Video, Card or Voice message. Write your reply, check the preview and click “Launch automation”.

Step 3: Compose the reply and launch

The cooldown stops the same person getting the same reply again and again in a short time.

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