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Welcome to the final post of our 3-part beginner series on Instagram Automations!
In Part 1 we covered the fundamentals: connecting Instagram and building your first automation.
In Part 2 we walked through the basics: Main Menu, Default Reply, Conversation Starters, and Opt-in/Opt-out.
Now in Part 3, itโs time to explore the advanced Instagram automation features that will help you capture more leads, boost engagement, and turn conversations into conversions.
๐ฌ Instagram Post & Reel Comments Trigger
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Reply automatically to comments on your posts, reels, and Lives.
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Publicly reply directly under the comment to build visibility
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Privately send a DM to start a one-on-one conversation
โจ Use it for giveaways, lead magnets, or turning comments into sales
๐ Learn more: Instagram Post & Reel Comments Trigger
๐ฒ Story Mention Reply
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Automate replies when someone mentions your account in their Instagram Story.
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Re-engage new followers by thanking them for the mention
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Build relationships and trust by replying instantly
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Add auto-like or delayed responses (Pro feature)
๐ Learn more: Story Mention Reply
๐ Instagram Ref URL
Drive users from external channels straight into your Instagram DMs.
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Perfect for loyalty programs, newsletters, or affiliate campaigns
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Capture custom data like names or IDs
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Requires a Conversation Starter setup
๐ Learn more: Instagram Ref URL
๐ฉ Story Reply Trigger
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Automate responses when users reply to your Instagram Stories.
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Trigger on all story replies or specific ones
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Works with Highlights too
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Add delays or auto-likes for more personalized engagement (Pro feature)
๐ Learn more: Story Reply Trigger
๐ฏ Instagram Ads Trigger
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Connect your Manychat automation to Instagram ads for seamless lead generation.
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When someone clicks your ad, they go directly to your DMs
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Start an automated conversation with Quick Replies or buttons
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Great for guiding users through questions, product discovery, or sign-ups
โ ๏ธ Note: Automations canโt be edited once linked to a live ad
๐ Learn more: Instagram Ads Trigger
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Your Turn๐
These advanced features are where Instagram automations really shine. This week, try adding one of these to your setup:
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Launch a giveaway with Comments Trigger
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Re-engage new followers with Story Mention Reply
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Capture more leads with Instagram Ads Trigger
That wraps up our 3-part beginner series on Instagram Automations ๐
๐ Which advanced feature are you most excited to try first? Share in the comments below!