๐Ÿ“ธInstagram Automation ยท Powered by Meta Graph API

Instagram Automation
That Actually Converts

Auto-reply to every comment with a DM, trigger keyword flows, collect emails, and grow your Instagram audience 24/7 โ€” without lifting a finger.

โœ“ Official Meta APIโœ“ Business & Creator accountsโœ“ GDPR compliantโœ“ Free plan forever

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Use cases

What you can automate on Instagram

From giveaways to product launches โ€” if it starts with a comment, DM, or story reply, Zaprep can automate it.

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Giveaways & Contests

Ask followers to comment a keyword to enter. Zaprep auto-DMs every entrant with their entry confirmation and next steps โ€” no manual work.

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Link in Bio Replacement

Post "Comment LINK for the full resource." Every comment triggers an instant DM with your link โ€” and keeps your post in the algorithm.

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Lead Magnet Delivery

Offer a free guide, checklist, or discount via comments. Zaprep collects their email in the DM conversation and delivers the asset automatically.

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Product Launches

Reply to product post comments with a direct purchase link or waitlist DM. Turn hype into conversions while the post is still trending.

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Story Reply Flows

When someone replies to your story, trigger a DM sequence โ€” answer FAQs, share a link, or start a sales conversation automatically.

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New Follower Welcome

Send a welcome DM the moment someone follows you. Introduce your brand, share your best content, or drop an exclusive offer.

Setup

Live in under 5 minutes

01

Connect Instagram

Link your Instagram Business or Creator account via Meta OAuth. Takes under 60 seconds.

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Create a rule

Choose trigger type (comment, DM, story), set keywords, write the DM, add a lead-gen step if needed.

03

Go live

Toggle the rule on. Every qualifying comment or message gets an instant, personalized reply โ€” around the clock.

Features

Everything Instagram automation needs

Comment โ†’ DM trigger

Any comment on any post (or a specific post) fires an instant DM to the commenter.

Keyword matching

Only trigger on specific words โ€” "LINK", "INFO", "YES", or any phrase you set.

Post-specific rules

Attach an automation to a single post so only comments on that post trigger it.

Follow gate

Require the person to follow your account before receiving the DM.

Email & lead collection

Mid-DM flow asks for their email. Stored in your Contacts dashboard, ready to export.

Story reply triggers

Replies and reactions to your stories kick off the same DM automation flow.

Retrigger cooldown

Control how often the same person can trigger โ€” once ever, every N days, or unlimited.

Unified inbox

Every DM thread across all accounts in one inbox. Jump in manually at any point.

Stop replying manually.
Start converting automatically.

Every unanswered comment is a lost lead. Zaprep ensures every interaction gets an instant, relevant reply โ€” even at 3am.

Create your free account

What is Instagram automation?

Instagram automation refers to using software tools to automatically respond to comments, direct messages, and story replies on Instagram โ€” without manual intervention. Zaprep connects to your Instagram Business or Creator account via the official Meta Graph API and listens for incoming interactions via webhooks. When a qualifying event occurs, such as a comment containing a specific keyword, Zaprep immediately sends a personalised DM to that user. Unlike unofficial bots that scrape Instagram data, Zaprep operates entirely within Meta's approved API framework, keeping accounts compliant with Instagram's platform terms. Marketers use Instagram automation to run giveaways, distribute lead magnets, deliver product links, and collect email addresses at scale โ€” turning passive social engagement into measurable business results.

FAQ

Instagram automation questions

Will Instagram flag my account for using automation?

Zaprep uses the official Meta Graph API and Instagram Webhooks โ€” the same infrastructure Meta provides for approved business tools. No scraping, no unofficial bots. Thousands of brands use API-based automation daily without issues.

Do I need an Instagram Business account?

Yes. You need an Instagram Business or Creator account linked to a Facebook Page. Personal accounts are not supported by the Meta Messaging API.

Can I target a specific post, not all posts?

Yes. When creating a comment automation, pick a specific post from the post picker. The rule only fires for comments on that post.

Does the DM look automated?

It arrives from your account like a normal DM. You can personalise it with the commenter's name, their comment text, or any custom variable.

What is the follow gate?

When enabled, Zaprep checks if the commenter follows you. If not, they get a polite "please follow us first" message. The moment they follow, the original DM is delivered automatically.

How many comments can Zaprep handle?

Free plan handles up to 300 messages/month. Starter handles 2,000. Pro handles 10,000. For viral posts with huge comment volume, contact us for a custom plan.

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