Instagram comments automation: How to set it up

November 2, 2024

If you’re a creator, influencer, or small business owner selling through Instagram, keeping up with comments can be overwhelming. Manually replying to each one takes time, and missing important interactions can cost you leads or sales. The Instagram comments automation feature helps you stay on top of these conversations by automating replies to incoming comments.

In this article, you’ll learn about:

What is Instagram comments automation?

Instagram comments automation lets you set up automatic replies to comments on your Instagram posts. You can define specific keywords to trigger responses, customize replies, and even send direct messages (DMs) with additional information.

This feature is especially useful for creators, influencers, and small businesses who use Instagram to drive engagement and sales. It helps streamline follower interactions, ensures no important leads are missed, and encourages conversions by directing followers through your sales funnel.

Benefits of the Instagram comments automation

  • Save time: Automatically replying to comments frees up time to focus on other tasks.
  • Consistency: Ensure every comment is responded to, preventing missed opportunities.
  • Personalization: Set custom replies or DMs tailored to specific keywords, creating more meaningful interactions.
  • Increased conversions: By automating follow-ups through DMs, you can guide leads directly to the next step in your sales funnel.

Limitations of the Instagram comments automation

  • Plan restrictions: Only available for Advanced, Enterprise, or trial Kommo users.

Note: Want to explore additional Instagram integration features? Check out our complete guide here.

Requirements to use Instagram comments automation

To use Instagram Comments Automation, you’ll need:

  • An Advanced or Enterprise plan, or a trial account with access to Kommo’s Salesbot.
  • Your Instagram account is connected to Kommo. Need help connecting your Instagram? Check out our article here.

How to set up Instagram comments automation in Kommo

Follow these steps to get started with Instagram comments automation:

  1. Go to Settings > Communication tools, then navigate to the Salesbots section in Kommo. Click Create a new bot.

  1. In the visual builder, select Condition.

Note: Check out our Salesbot steps and actions article to learn more about building Salesbots.

  1. In the condition step, choose If Client comment Equals: Manual input and enter a specific keyword that will trigger the automation. In the example below, the keyword is “I want a discount”.

  1. Click the Add next step button and select Comment. Choose your Instagram account as the channel and enter the response you want to send to your clients when their comment triggers the automation.

  1. Next, click the Add next step button again and select Message. Then you can create a new message or choose a template to be sent as a direct message to your clients. After you're done, click Save & Continue.

  1. You'll then be prompted to set the execution condition and triggers. For the “When this happens” trigger, navigate to “Conversational triggers” and select When a comment is received on 'Your Instagram account' on ‘any posts or selected post(s)’.

When you click on choose posts, you’ll be prompted to choose one or multiple posts where you want to apply the automation. Simply check the box next to each post to select it.

  1. Once everything is set, click Done to start the Salesbot.

Once set up, customers who leave comments containing your chosen keywords will automatically receive your response. Here is how it will look:

Commenters will also automatically receive a DM:

This setup enhances engagement and provides a seamless experience for your audience.

If you need more help with setup or troubleshooting, feel free to reach out to our support chat or contact us via WhatsApp. You can also hire a Kommo partner to do all the hard work for you.

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