Want to automate replies on your Instagram posts and DMs?
CommentChat lets you handle comments, trigger auto-DMs, and drive more sales without lifting a finger. Perfect for creators who want to boost engagement and convert conversations into customers.
How to Configure Your CommentChat
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Configure CommentChat
From your home screen:
From the top-left corner, tap the hamburger menu
Select Comment to DM
Tap + Create Your First CommentChat, then select Connect with Meta
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Click Connect with Meta
This opens a popup where you'll link your Facebook and Instagram accounts.
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Log in to Facebook
If you're not logged in already, enter your Facebook Business page credentials.
Once logged in, tap Continue as [Your Name] to proceed
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Connect Instagram
Tap Get Started, then log in with your Instagram credentials — and you’re done.
Make sure you’re using an Instagram Business Account, and have your username and password ready.
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Choose Page Access
Select either “Opt in to all current and future Pages” or “Opt in to current Pages only”
Tap Continue -
Review Access Permissions
Scroll through and review what CommentChat will access (comments, messages, insights, etc.)
Tap Save
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Finalize Connection
You’ll see a message confirming that your Facebook and Instagram accounts are connected
Tap Got it -
Finish Setup
Wait a few seconds while your channels are being set up
Once complete, you’ll see a list of all your connected Pages and accounts
Tap Start Using CommentChat
Your CommentChat is now configured - now go ahead and create your first CommentChat flow
How to Create a New CommentChat
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Create Your First CommentChat Flow
From Control Panel > CommentChat
Tap +Create -
Set up your flow
Name your CommentChat
Select a platform (Instagram or Facebook)
After choosing the platform, select the connected account/page
Decide which posts this CommentChat will apply to:
All posts
Specific posts (tap to pick from existing content)
New postsNote: You can create only one CommentChat flow for All Posts or Next Post per platform (Instagram or Facebook). If you try to create more than one for either of these options, you'll get an error and won’t be able to publish the flow. However, you can create as many flows as you want for Specific Posts. -
Add Trigger Keywords (e.g., "Buy", "Price", "Link")
Separate each with commas
Use natural phrases your audience would comment -
Set Up Auto-Replies + DM Flows
Choose from response templates or create new ones
Add responses like: “Here you go!”, “Sent it!”
Save them as a group for future use
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Then, customize your DM:
Choose where to send followers (store product, external link, etc.)
Upload an image for the button
Edit CTA button title (e.g., “Buy Now”) if you want to add another
Then tap Save.
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Enable Follow-Up DM
Turn this on if you want to send a second message a few hours later.
Set the delay in hours
Upload an image for the button
Edit the button title if you want to add another, tap Save -
Publish
Tap Publish - your CommentChat is now live!
Check your IG post to see it in action đź‘€