Automatically DM someone who comments on your Instagram post with Manychat! *full tutorial*

[@denisebayron44]

Why did it take me 300 years to find this info? Thank you! Your channel is golden!

[@StephanieKase]

So glad you're here, Denise!! Let me know if you have specific questions! 💛

[@livingwellwithmandy]

me too! But is it still free?

[@livingwellwithmandy]

is it still free? I have a free trial but after 14 days it's 15.00 a month@@StephanieKase

[@livingwellwithmandy]

I just signed up for this and now my IG is not working!!! I am panicking

[@charlottebillions]

Me too

[@asiliglamcooks]

Whew! This is the most useful video I've watched all year. I have been WONDERING how they did this lol so useful! just launched an automation and it works flawlessly, thank youuuu

[@StephanieKase]

Ahh!!! That's awesome!! Way to go!

[@MarieDuffy-kr8ue]

your voice is so easy to listen to , so well spoken.. some videos others put up are painful!

[@StephanieKase]

Haha I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@makelifemarvelous]

This is hands down THE BEST video out there on ManyChat! You answered exactly what I needed to know and made it so simple. I just created my first flow! Thank you SO much, will definitely be following your blog from now on! I was pulling my hair out yesterday trying to research and I'm so thankful I came across your blog post and this video.

[@StephanieKase]

Hi!! I'm so happy you're here!! We've got lots of content creation tutorials on the channel, but if you are looking for something specific, just let me know!!

[@LatriceR]

Thank You I've been searching for this for months and you are the first that actually gives the information

[@StephanieKase]

Glad you found this channel!!

[@DIY.Deedee]

Sad face! This is now only a PRO plan option, I guess. BUT! I'm so glad I found this tutorial. Thanks so much for this information. There was a bit of a learning curve on how to connect my IG to my Page (Facebook really doesn't make it easy deciphering how to connect things... I had to try multiple ways to get them to connect, because I would get error messages on pages that would have simply solved the problem!). Glad I got things figured out with your tutorial! 😊

[@StephanieKase]

So glad this helped!! Hope you love using Manychat!!

[@upthegainsmoney]

This is great. How does it work when someone comments but their profile is private so you wouldn’t be able to DM them without following?

[@rebeccarussell1832]

You always have the answers I need. Thank you Stephanie x

[@StephanieKase]

Thanks for watching!! New mc templates coming next week!! 🤩

[@nataliecarr140]

Thank you darling girl! I was so frustrated on how this worked! Hugs!

[@StephanieKase]

Happy to help!!

[@jordank4091]

Thank you! this video was very helpful. I recently started using instagram for my business and I'm still learning all the ins and outs and how to automate it as much as possible.

[@StephanieKase]

Automating your workflows is a game changer!! Let me know if you have questions!

[@thewanderingcardinal]

Thank you! I watched this video, set up my account, and published the automation in the same day. You got a new subscriber ❤

[@StephanieKase]

That's awesome!! Happy you're here!!

[@isaacpohlman]

Thanks for this Stephanie! Is there a setting that I would need to select for the automation to also "like" the comment from the person who's leaving the comment?

[@StephanieKase]

I believe it's possible on FB but not sure about IG!

[@sunshine_rain_]

It's a really very useful video I always wonder how people are doing this , i thought there might be an api but now I understand this is a tool

[@StephanieKase]

It's the best!

[@iamvyfelicia]

Thank you for sharing this! I'm going to try it today.

[@StephanieKase]

Yay!! It's the best!

[@kyleandcorina]

This was an easy to follow video, thanks so much!

[@StephanieKase]

Yay! Thanks for watching!

[@CarlaAbaincia]

Thanks for video!!! we have a specific post that runs an automation, however, some people don't get any replies/DMs after commenting the specific word needed. I'm not sure what's wrong. I checked our keywords and also added new ones to make sure.

[@StephanieKase]

I've heard this from someone else - if it's a DM automation, some accounts have a setting where they cannot receive DMs from people they don't follow (I think), which would prevent the automation from working!

[@anaisaexposito]

This also happened to me

[@deutsch_mit_verenita]

Thank you so much! Just did it everything step by steps and works great! I am happy to see the results soon! Thank you!

[@StephanieKase]

Yay!! Hope it works in a huge way!!

[@HannahDawson]

Thank you so much! I just signed up for your free class!

[@StephanieKase]

YAY!! Let me know what you think!!

[@FaithEducation]

Thank you for sharing this valuable information. I am going to try it now.

[@StephanieKase]

Yay! Let me know how it goes!

[@FaithEducation]

@@StephanieKase I can log in with my Facebook account, however, it cannot be connected to my IG. There is a pop-up window to show "error". This can show I have already logged in, but I am not allowed to connect my IG to my Manychat account. Anything wrong during log in? Thank you.

[@FaithEducation]

Once I try to connect my IG. The pop up window shows the following. "error_type": "OAuthException", "code": 400, "error_message": "Your activity off Meta technologies is currently turned off." }

[@thehumblehen]

Excellent video Stephanie, thanks so much for sharing! XX

[@StephanieKase]

Thanks for watching!!

[@DanielleGonyea]

Thank you for walking us through this! HUGE question if you know the answer: every time it sends a link, that person gets put in our DMs. This means we have hundreds of DMs to scroll through on a daily basis (thousands if we don't check Instagram every day) looking for people that replied to the DM. Is there a way to ensure only people who messaged go to our DM, rather than automatically everyone that got the link sent to them by us?

[@StephanieKase]

Not that I know of!!

[@MzLanae86]

Great vid!! New subscriber. Im so excited to do this to share my Black Friday deals!

[@StephanieKase]

Same!! Ah!! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

[@roslyngoram]

Hey...this is TOTALLY off topic but can you show us your hair care and growth routine? You look amazing.

[@StephanieKase]

Aww, how nice!! I did just recently switch to using Under Luna hair products!!!

[@lauriejoy5390]

Would love this to be updated with the new screens that match Many Chat...thanks for your help. :)

[@StephanieKase]

Thanks Laurie!! This video is a little newer! kzbin.info/www/bejne/imLbYmdsp92MqcU

[@manvigarg4204]

Loved this video, thank you so much! I wanted to know if there's a limit to use free automations in ManyChat?

[@StephanieKase]

I think you only get a few free automations!

[@zakiroyhan]

Thank you so much for this information stephanie! I'm still wondering if I put the trigger on my Instagram story will it still works? or should I upgrade to get All Publication features?

[@StephanieKase]

The free plan will work for DMs, not comment replies!

[@JosetteLeBlanc]

This is super helpful! Thank you so much! I'd also love to know what camera you use for your videos? It looks fantastic! I seriously need to upgrade my camera. :) Thanks in advance!

[@StephanieKase]

Here's a video about my filming setup! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g57PooqhiLKKiKs

[@JosetteLeBlanc]

Oooh thank you!

[@deegreene4296]

Thanks girl! Much success!! You just gained a follower 😊

[@StephanieKase]

Hi, Dee!!

[@veronicablaylock7702]

I have two questions I can't figure out. I tried setting it up so they could click on the link to get a free pdf for home selling tips, but I can't figure out where to send the pdf link from. Google docs requires permission, and I don't know what else to use. 2nd question. I'm trying to set another one up so that I can gather an email address first, then send them a free Home Buyer's Guide. But, can't figure that out! ugh! I know! I'm needy! hahahah! But, if you have a free minute...I will love you forever. :)

[@StephanieKase]

For the PDF - I'd send them a link to an email submission form. Then, once they fill out the form, your email service provider can be set up to automatically send the email containing their freebie! Have you tried one of ours? Comment CLASS on this reel and see how we've set it up! instagram.com/p/CviNm5TJT4l/

[@MichelleNicholson-iu7kw]

Class

[@jstudiopro1]

Thanks for explaining. I have a Question: How does Instagram policies address this? Do they flag your account for automation services? Have you had any trouble?

[@StephanieKase]

Not at all! Manychat is an IG approved program!! In fact, it can boost your engagement!

[@jstudiopro1]

@@StephanieKase thanks. I'll give it a try once i launch my products

[@mave5428]

So glad I discovered this. new subscriber thank you, will it consider the first post even if it come from a Dm collab reels off another feed? Will it identify it as a first post? Also some of the format changed since you uploaded this video so , my platform looks different - I'm still able to follow along but just thought to let you know, I'm going to give it a try on a campaign tomorrow but want to make sure it will be working ok

[@StephanieKase]

Yesterday's updated video might be more helpful! kzbin.info/www/bejne/imLbYmdsp92MqcU

[@JonThurlowChannel]

Thanks for this helpful video! From what I can tell, the only way to create an automation with ManyChat's free version is to use an already published post or reel in IG. Setting the automation up for the "next post/reel" is only available for PRO users. Do you know of a work around? It just doesn't make sense to have to publish the post/reel first, and then immediately scramble to create the automation so that people to don't start commenting the keyword before the automation is activated. Hopefully I'm missing something here!

[@StephanieKase]

I do not believe there is a work around! But, you can go ahead and set up the draft of the automation to have ready. Then, post your reel & publish the draft at roughly the same time! It's a little tedious, but we have done it before!

[@nishant84741]

Thank you! It's really helpful.😊

[@StephanieKase]

Thanks for watching!!

[@KamlaKay]

Someone just asked me how I got my reply to come to her inbox automatically. I sent her your video link 😂😂

[@StephanieKase]

You are awesome for that!!

[@aDotsHobby]

Thanks for sharing! Exactly what I was looking for!

[@StephanieKase]

Yay!! Happy to help!

[@workyourashoff]

Thanks so much for this video, super helpful! Do you know if the automation works retroactively? Like if you choose a post will it go back and send the auto DM's or does it only trigger on new comments after creating the flow? Thanks so much! :)

[@StephanieKase]

It depends on if you've selected all posts, specific post or next post for your automation! To make sure the automation is working for a past post, I would recommend selecting "specific post" and attaching the automation to it!

[@MandaMurhead]

Will it message people who have already commented on an old post in the past (when you select specific post) or just the new ones after you add the automation?

[@eddiemunguia4813]

Hi! Do you know if this works for in-feed collab posts if only one of the accounts is connected to Manychat?

[@RioFadly]

Thanks for the tutorial 👍

[@StephanieKase]

Thanks for watching!!

[@roses5075]

Hi Stephanie. Thank you so much for this useful video. this really helped me so mcuhhhh!!!!!! but please could you tell me how to remove the sentence that says "Automation powered by @manychat"??

[@roses5075]

also with the updated version i cant find where to choose 30 days for this to work and also how do i get it to reply to comments right away?

[@StephanieKase]

It should be an immediate reply unless you add a time delay! Try to remove the footer in your settings options. If it's not available, it might be a paid feature!

[@FoodieGirlDiya-l3c]

Woww! This is so useful. but why is manyChat not showing up for reels/posts which had collaborator tags?

[@StephanieKase]

Good question! I'm not sure - try reaching out to Manychat!

[@FoodieGirlDiya-l3c]

Sure Thanks@@StephanieKase your video helped me alot😍🙂

[@Feb141981]

thank you - very helpful!

[@StephanieKase]

Thanks for watching!!

[@maheshprajapat3555]

Hello dear ,there is an limit of 1000 contact or auto reply in the many chat in free version, how can I solve this because in free version there is and 15 days trial.

[@CreativeWealth-wl5yg]

I have been searching for this I hope I can figure out how to ensure it publishes to my reel since I am trying the free account can you do a video showing how it will work with publication using free account.

[@StephanieKase]

It works the same way, there's just a limit of 1,000 contacts!! Try using my template! stephaniekase.com/manychattemplateyt

[@gracesalsedo-castillo7748]

This is great! Thankyou!

[@StephanieKase]

Thanks for watching! Let me know if you have questions!

[@NosebleeddeGroselha]

Just did it! I think I'm shadowbanned like super hard so it might lead to nothing but at least now I know how to do it!

[@StephanieKase]

I hope it helps your engagement!!

[@chihyusmith]

Thanks for the tutorial. Very helpful. It seems to me the automatic DM works best if you only plan to send the same link to anyone who commented on your post every time. What if I need to send a different link each time, depending on the post? How would you go around this? Thanks so much.

[@StephanieKase]

In that case, I would create a single website page with different link options the user can choose from!

[@StephanieKase]

Or, have different automations with different trigger words!

[@travellerjames]

Stephanie you have saved me thank you

[@StephanieKase]

Yay!!!

[@bossbabefawn]

Finally a how to and step by step I can follow! Wahoo! Thank you

[@StephanieKase]

Yay!! Happy you're here!!

[@txsasuke8394]

Thank you soo much ❤ Helped me alot

[@StephanieKase]

Thanks for watching!!

[@zena.corner]

Can I connect people to my KZbin link. For example if my full video or recipe on KZbin so can I send KZbin link or should it be website link?

[@StephanieKase]

Yes, you can send KZbin links!

[@jesstechspice]

Super Helpful video, Stephanie!

[@StephanieKase]

thanks for watching!!

[@JKAlejandro]

Awesome video, does this work for advertisements as well when you comment? or is it only for regular posts

[@StephanieKase]

I'm actually not sure! I would check with Manychat support!

[@JKAlejandro]

@@StephanieKase Hey I tried it out and it works for advertisements aswell 🙌

[@mystiquetechsolutions]

Hi, I intend to use it to run ad for those who comment the word in my dm. Did you use the free version

[@JKAlejandro]

Hey😄I used premium, i am not sure if the free version works for this if i gotta be honest but i was using premium already. You can find out I think by looking at the manychat settings in the bot you are building (all the features that need premium have that written next to it) @@mystiquetechsolutions

[@asiaonyx]

Unfortunately I'm not seeing all of the templates you're showing.

[@StephanieKase]

Manychat may have updated since the time of this recording! 😭

[@publicspeakingconsultant]

Thanks for sharing. If a hater sends a negative comment, he/she will also receive a DM ?

[@StephanieKase]

if the manychat is triggered by commenting a kay word, they would only get a reply if they included your key word in their comment!

[@KamlaKay]

Thank you. I’ll watch tomorrow. I need to do this

[@StephanieKase]

We are obsessed!

[@KamlaKay]

Ok I set it up. So glad I did because I posted a video today and told ppl to comment to get a free posing tips guide and I have 200+ requests that keeps growing. I didn’t expect that many. 😮I would have been manually sending a dm all day. I have to do about 50 manually that occurred before I set up the automation.

[@KamlaKay]

I did have a question. Did IG say anything about this platform being approved by them to not have any bans for using it

[@Bigdoghkkn]

Thank you so much, this is so damn useful. ❤️🙏🏻

[@jeannieandresen8670]

This was awesome - TYSM!!

[@StephanieKase]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Mysandyskye]

Can you show us how to do a follow-up? For example, the trigger keyword sends them a freebie. But I want to send a second automated message if they send me another message.

[@StephanieKase]

In the first message, have them opt-in to your email list and add a specific tag! Then, follow up with an email! Engaged email subscribers is the goal!!

[@meganwheeler441]

I'm having trouble setting up more than one trigger. Is it possible to do that? When I try to add a new trigger, and add a new link, it still links back to the trigger above it. Thanks for any help. Your videos are great!

[@StephanieKase]

When creating separate delivery messages (with different links), you'll need to create an entirely new automation!

[@CassiaGlass-h8c]

Seems like you can no longer use the free version to reply to comments even for specific posts/ reels :(

[@StephanieKase]

The free version will only work with DMs!

[@missmia7277]

No it doesn’t

[@livinginoaklandcountymi]

I tried to set this up today and it does not look like what we just saw. How can we get help? There wasn’t even a template that matched what this video showed

[@jessicasilverio1007]

@@livinginoaklandcountymiyep I agree we need a new video with the new template

[@nicolaeantir2410]

One question Stephanie, if for example I get 200-400 comments reply with the key word, and the bot will DM each of them, is there risk to get blocked by instagram under suspicion of spamming? Thank you!

[@barefootandsalty]

Hey lovely! Great video! You wouldn’t happen to know if this automation works on a reel that has had people comment before the automation was set up. I’m thinking of doing a giveaway where people comment a particular word then after they giveaway is done I retarget them with a message saying we now have a sale on

[@barefootandsalty]

Oh also does it have to be an exact phase? What is the commenter adds emojis, words or tags people with that phase

[@barefootandsalty]

Will the phase still work?

[@StephanieKase]

Great questions! The automation will always trigger on its specific reel when it sees the keywords or phrases, so make sure they're pretty unique! As for targeting a specific group, we recommend doing that from your email list! Make a segment for your manychat opt-in form, and then you can email that segment in the future!

[@hannahlyons2307]

Hey! It seems like the comments reply campaign is no longer free? At least on the mobile app? Did this change since your video went out? Otherwise so helpful, thanks ❤

[@StephanieKase]

Yes, the comment reply is a paid feature! The DM trigger is free!

[@sarahwahhab4210]

Thank you for your video! I have been using this Manychat automation to share links with my audience via DM for about a month now and it's been a game changer for driving more traffic to my links and offers. However, I am curious if there is a way to "follow up" or send a new message "blast" to the same group of people who previously opted in to an automation and received a certain link. For example, I had one automation that shared a podcast episode, and I would like to address those who listened to the episode to let them know that Part 2 dropped this week. IS that possible? Like, can I address that same group of people again in real time somehow? Would love a video on this!

[@StephanieKase]

Here's what I would do! When you send your initial link, have them "opt-in" to your list. On the back end, create a tag for that group. Then, you can send an email to that specific group!

[@jw6968]

Great vid, thanks!

[@StephanieKase]

Thanks for watching!!

[@arianemcmilan7298]

Awesome video! Ty!

[@StephanieKase]

Thanks for watching!

[@Roosevelt-zq7ko]

Thanks!

[@StephanieKase]

Thanks for watching!!

[@analyoday]

Loved this! Subscribed! ❤

[@StephanieKase]

Yay!! 💛

[@coachbrinegetyafine]

Not owrking for me. I can set everyhting up and even test it and it works. But the moment someone comments under my post it doesnt work

[@nathaliefranzini-hidalgo9658]

So can you use the same trigger word for different posts without them getting sent links for everything? I see people always use the word “Link”, but if they use that for every post, wouldn’t it send them every product they used that trigger word for?

[@StephanieKase]

It's possible that they are turning off old automations before turning on new ones so that the old messages do not fire! We use the same trigger word a lot, but the delivery message for that word is always the same!

[@caseybrealtor]

golden! Thank you!

[@StephanieKase]

Yay!! Let me know if you have questions!

[@kendahlyanez]

My trigger won't let me publish it, I am on the free version is there a reason?

[@ncav36]

Same! Says free but no matter what I click, it says adding a comment trigger is only an option with pro account.

[@martha3496]

@@ncav36 Same here! Did you figure out how to fix it? Thanks.

[@caitlynlutzfragrancearise558]

Has the manychat website changed since you posted this? I'm trying to follow step by step and I'm not seeing things.

[@StephanieKase]

This video is more up to date! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4O3gGV3mrR4mq8

[@emilio0823]

This is great 🙏🏽🔥

[@StephanieKase]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Fathima-m5s]

Just a doubt. If the people who commented have a private account, how do we sent messages to them?

[@mr.ilango]

This is awesome!

[@StephanieKase]

Thanks for watching!!

[@AlanaKaram]

You didn't explain how to set the actual link. That's what I came here for. HOW do you set up the link that will be sent???

[@StephanieKase]

It depends! Are you offering a freebie? Affiliate link? You can read more about setting up a freebie here! stephaniekase.com/2024/business/bizadvice/5-steps-to-set-up-a-freebie-in-flodesk/

[@mimico5138]

What about after that, like following up after 24 hours or so?

[@StephanieKase]

You can create a step-by-step automation that continues as long as the user is interacting via clicks/responses! If they do not respond for 24 hours, you cannot contact them again via MC.

[@KailaJenice]

Thank you for sharing!

[@StephanieKase]

Thanks for watching!!

[@vinnyqua]

I don't have the flow section in my account. I have the pro version. Why don't I have the flow section?

[@abhiramvs6471]

Can we do this to a boosted post?

[@junl.6287]

Hello thank you so much for this tutorial! So i have encountered an Instagram account where I commented a word and they sent me the automation message, with a button to respond that I have followed them as instructed in the message in order to receive the recipe. For the sake of a test, I pressed it (without following), but it did not send me the recipe. When I followed and then press the button again, they sent out a new message with a link to the recipe. Is this also done through Manychat? Thank you so much!

[@StephanieKase]

Yes! This is a step-by-step automation.

[@ASITL]

is it safe to give instagram access to manychat? secondly, once the dm is sent, does it mean next time that follower doesnt have to grow through "message requests" and can send spam messages?

[@StephanieKase]

It is safe, yes! Possibly - but we have not seen any issue with this!

[@bhardwaj1238]

Thankyou for the video, but I’m not able to use the template it states that Instagram comments is a pro feature. Could you help me with this?

[@StephanieKase]

Triggering an automation with a comment is a paid feature, but you could switch to the DM option for free!

[@Googleeeex]

Thank you!

[@StephanieKase]

Thanks for watching!!

[@MESkincare18]

I click the link but it’s only a subscribe option, please advise

[@StephanieKase]

Hi! Are you trying to access the Manychat template? If so, the Manychat template is available if you subscribe to our email list 🫶🏼 If you're trying to sign up for Manychat - you do have to sign up for a plan, but there is a free option!

[@austin.aesthetics]

Great video !

[@StephanieKase]

Thanks, Austin!

[@AtefehIrn]

Hi how can we check that people have follow us and then send the atumatic text in manychat for Instagram post?

[@StephanieKase]

Users MUST comment your trigger word or DM you your trigger word in order to start your manychat automation. Following you will not trigger the automation!

[@jennbquilts]

My Manychat page doesn't have the same prompts as yours. Could it be different since you posted this video?

[@StephanieKase]

Might be the difference in the free vs. paid version!

[@okkyrachmanda5368]

i did setup these flows ( comment on reels ) but i made an ads for this specific post. The autamation seems not working 😅

[@danielheinz5813]

Hi @Stephanie , any way to prevent multi messages if the trigger is triggered multiple times?

[@StephanieKase]

Hi, Daniel! Do you mean to the same user? I have not run into this issue! If you mean across different videos - one of the paid options on Manychat is to attach your automation to a specific post!

[@perbalsarbuland7404]

Really helpfull

[@StephanieKase]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Jamshidghiacy]

Is this free?

[@StephanieKase]

Want the FREE Manychat template with the exact settings I show you in this tutorial? Get free access here & quickly copy it to your own Manychat account! stephaniekase.com/manychattemplateyt

[@ccrefinishing]

fyi there’s a typo - the title of this video says Manchat 😂

[@kipnewman952]

Thank you.

[@orpheaslivitsanos]

Hello, can I tell you about a problem I have on my account?

[@kavilwrites]

Awesome! Great work nice

[@StephanieKase]

Thanks!

[@DeveshKumar1983]

Can we DM affiliate link to interested customer or our affiliate website link can we add that using manychats ?

[@StephanieKase]

absolutely!

[@ErnestFreeland]

Does it capture email addresses too, in this automation? Can you add it if not?

[@StephanieKase]

Use the automation to send your opt-in link!

[@nikleepc]

Do you need separate automation if the link will be different for each post or reel, or is there a way to pull the URL in any way for that specific post or reel?

[@StephanieKase]

If your delivery message & link differ at all - make a new automation! If it's the same, you can create different triggers and specific posts within one single automation.

[@nikleepc]

Thank you! @@StephanieKase

[@Gregorytheaffiliate]

Stephanie...I have a question. I set up a Flow to respond to a comment and added a DM. I entered my text and a link to my Funnel. When I open that link, IG has stripped away the last part of the URL that takes someone to my funnel. Any suggestions on what is wrong?

[@StephanieKase]

So, the link is correct in your MC template, but incorrect when you test it in the app? That seems odd! Try creating a new automation!

[@Iamalisonhartley]

Hey, I need help please,I set up my automation. Worked first time, but hasn’t worked since. I deleted and did it again still no luck. Thought it maybe because I was using the FREE so upgraded to pro. Checked that I was connected and I am, and that the trigger is turned on. But still not working 😢

[@StephanieKase]

Did it only work one time or multiple times on a single post? Have you selected a different post in your subsequent automations?

[@SHYLIN]

Love this, thx a lot

[@StephanieKase]

Thanks for watching!