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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, itโ€™s time to explore the advanced Instagram automation features that will help you capture more leads, boost engagement, and turn conversations into conversions.


๐Ÿ’ฌ Instagram Post & Reel Comments Trigger
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Reply automatically to comments on your posts, reels, and Lives.

  • Publicly reply directly under the comment to build visibility

  • Privately send a DM to start a one-on-one conversation

โœจ Use it for giveaways, lead magnets, or turning comments into sales
๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more: Instagram Post & Reel Comments Trigger


๐Ÿ“ฒ Story Mention Reply
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Automate replies when someone mentions your account in their Instagram Story.

  • Re-engage new followers by thanking them for the mention

  • Build relationships and trust by replying instantly

  • Add auto-like or delayed responses (Pro feature)

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more: Story Mention Reply


๐Ÿ”— Instagram Ref URL

Drive users from external channels straight into your Instagram DMs.

  • Perfect for loyalty programs, newsletters, or affiliate campaigns

  • Capture custom data like names or IDs

  • Requires a Conversation Starter setup

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more: Instagram Ref URL


๐Ÿ“ฉ Story Reply Trigger
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Automate responses when users reply to your Instagram Stories.

  • Trigger on all story replies or specific ones

  • Works with Highlights too

  • Add delays or auto-likes for more personalized engagement (Pro feature)

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more: Story Reply Trigger


๐ŸŽฏ Instagram Ads Trigger
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Connect your Manychat automation to Instagram ads for seamless lead generation.

  • When someone clicks your ad, they go directly to your DMs

  • Start an automated conversation with Quick Replies or buttons

  • Great for guiding users through questions, product discovery, or sign-ups

โš ๏ธ Note: Automations canโ€™t be edited once linked to a live ad
๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more: Instagram Ads Trigger

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Your Turn๐Ÿ‘‡

These advanced features are where Instagram automations really shine. This week, try adding one of these to your setup:

  • Launch a giveaway with Comments Trigger

  • Re-engage new followers with Story Mention Reply

  • Capture more leads with Instagram Ads Trigger

That wraps up our 3-part beginner series on Instagram Automations ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ‘‰ Which advanced feature are you most excited to try first? Share in the comments below!

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