Imagine someone comments on your post and — boom — they get a thoughtful reply without
you even picking up your phone. That’s Auto Reply magic.
With LinktoDM, you can
set up two kinds of auto replies depending on your vibe:
Manual Auto Reply:You write the message yourself, keeping your voice, your tone — basically sounding like
you on your best day.
AI Auto Reply:Don't feel like typing? Let LinktoDM's smart AI whip up a reply for you that sounds, well,
not like a robot. Natural, real, helpful.
Either way, your followers feel like you're there, even when you're binge-watching,
working, or just... living your life.
How to Set Up Auto Reply (Simple Steps)
- Open the Automation Dashboard
- Pick what you want to automate — a post/reel or story.
- Choose your trigger (any comment, specific keyword, or a story reaction).
- Decide:
- Manual: Write the response yourself.
- AI: Set your AI prompt (AI mode)
- Set a Reply Limit — 100, 200, or Unlimited DMs — to control volume and avoid triggering Instagram spam
filters.
- Publish and activate. Sit back. Smile. Your work here is done.
✨ Pro Tip: Start with 100-200 DMs a day. Unlimited is available but best used carefully for
bigger accounts.
AI Prompt Examples for Auto Reply
- "Say thank you or hey for commenting in my reel and tell them that link will be on their
DM or message request. Put some happy emoji as well and also make it brief" (Default)
- "Say thank you or hey for commenting on my post, and tell them their DM might be in
their message requests. Add a happy emoji and keep it short."
- "Greet them warmly for engaging with our reel and invite them to check their DMs for a
link."
- "Thank them for participating and inform them that more details are waiting for them in
their inbox."
- "Send a cheerful thank-you and mention they'll find more info in their DM or message
requests."
- "Appreciate their comment with a short message and direct them to their DMs for next
steps."
- "Respond with a friendly thank-you and encourage them to reply if they need further
help."
- "Keep it casual: thank them for the love and hint that something special is sent to
their DMs."
Best Practices for Setting Up Auto Reply
- Keep It Short: Quick DMs feel more natural and friendly.
- Personalize: Write your responses in a friendly tone that feels like you're talking directly to
them, even if you can't use their name.
- Test Both Modes: Try manual for high-touch campaigns and AI for high-volume campaigns.
- Add Emojis: Lighten up your responses. Instagram loves emojis!
- CTA Matters: Always invite users to click, reply, or take action in your DM.
🧠 Pro Tip: Pick the mode that suits your style — manual for full personalization, AI for
quick and scalable replies. You can switch modes anytime, but you’ll use one at a time for
each automation.
Real-World Examples
- A jewelry brand manually replies to comments asking for "Price" with a personal DM
linking their collection.
- A cafe sets up AI to automatically reply to everyone commenting "Done" on a giveaway
post.
- A fitness coach writes a direct DM: "Thanks for asking! Here's my program guide link
💪."
- A clothing store uses AI to instantly DM sizing charts when someone comments "Size?" on
a new drop.
- An event organizer personally thanks everyone reacting with ❤️ to their event poster
story.
Best Practices for Healthy Auto Reply Automation
- Limit Your Replies:Set reply limits (like 100 or 200) instead of "Unlimited" unless you're sure it's
safe volume.
- Add Manual Interactions:Like some comments manually or leave occasional authentic comment replies alongside
automations.
- Stay Natural:Vary your manual response tones so your communication doesn't feel "template-like."
- Use Emojis Where It Fits:Emojis help keep DMs light and human.
- Always Test Before Scaling:Create a test post and comment from another account first.
- Respect Instagram Limits:Avoid spamming. Keep overall activity steady and organic.
