Guide

How to Set Up Instagram Auto-Reply Messages

Auto-replies make sure no DM or comment waits hours for an answer. Here's how to set up instant Instagram responses without code.

How it works

Step by step

Link your Professional account to Defuser AI through the Meta-Verified integration.

Create an instant first reply for new DMs plus an away message for outside business hours so people always get a response.

Map common words like "price", "hours" or "shipping" to instant answers so frequent questions resolve themselves.

Features

Set auto-replies for comments — public, private, or both — so engagement on posts gets acknowledged immediately.

Turn on Talksy so messages that don't match a keyword still get a smart, relevant reply instead of silence.

Check the unified inbox weekly to spot questions you should add as new auto-replies.

FAQ

Can I set different auto-replies for business hours and after hours?

Yes. You can schedule a greeting for open hours and a separate away message for nights and weekends.

Do auto-replies work for comments as well as DMs?

Yes. You can auto-reply to comments publicly, send a private DM, or do both.

Written by Tabarak Ur Rehman ChaudhryFounder & CEO, Defuser AI · View profile

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