Auto DM new followers
Auto DM new Instagram followers:
what's possible, and what works instead.
Many tools advertise a welcome DM the moment someone follows you. Instagram's official API does not notify tools when a new follower appears, so a tool that uses the official API cannot do that. ReplyKaro does not offer a new-follower trigger.
Free plan, no card, no password needed · Last updated October 12, 2026
- 1,000 DMs / month
- Free plan
- $3 / month
- Paid plans from
- Instagram login
- Connects via
- Never
- Password needed
What works instead
Follow-Gate
Follow-Gate sends a first message with buttons. When the person taps, ReplyKaro checks through Instagram's API whether they follow you. If not, it asks them to follow and tap "I'm following" before the link is sent. The nudge text is editable.
Story triggers
Reply when someone answers or mentions your Story, so new followers who engage get a reply.
Welcome flow on first message
When someone DMs you for the first time, start a flow that welcomes them and asks what they need.
A clear call to action
Ask new followers to comment a keyword or reply to a Story so the conversation starts on their side.
What you can automate for new followers
A welcome works best when it is tied to something the person did, such as replying to a Story, not to the follow itself.
| Feature | What it does | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| Story reply and Story mention automation | Answer people who reply to your Story or mention you in theirs. | Create Automation |
| Custom opening greeting | Set your own opening line in any language instead of the automatic Hey, Hi or Hello. | Create Automation (opening DM step) |
| Flow Builder and Canvas | Build multi-step conversations with buttons, questions, delays and branches on a visual canvas. | Flow Builder |
| Follow-Gate | Asks the person to follow you and tap a button before the link is sent. | Create Automation |
| Fan Mode | Points, tiers and streaks for your most active followers, with a leaderboard. | My Fans |
Welcome ideas that respect the rules
- Invite new followers to reply to a Story, then answer with a welcome message.
- Add a keyword to your bio line, such as "DM START for my free guide", and answer it with a DM keyword automation.
- Use Fan Mode to thank people who keep engaging.
A warning about tools that promise it
A tool that DMs people the moment they follow must be reading your account in a way Instagram does not support, such as through your password or a scraper. That can put your account at risk. Check how any tool connects before you use it.
Step by step
- 1
Sign in with Instagram
Use a Business or Creator (Professional) account. ReplyKaro uses Instagram's official login and never asks for your password.
- 2
Choose where it triggers
Pick a Reel, post or Story.
- 3
Set the keyword
For example LINK, PRICE or INFO. Add the spelling variations your audience types as extra keywords.
- 4
Write the DM
Add your link, file or first question. Optionally turn on Follow-Gate.
- 5
Test, then go live
Comment the keyword from a second account, check the DM and the link, then leave it running.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is ReplyKaro safe for my Instagram account?
ReplyKaro uses Instagram's official API with Instagram login, never asks for your password and sends below Meta's hourly cap. ReplyKaro's business is verified by Meta as a Tech Provider. It only messages people who interacted with you. No tool can guarantee an account will never be restricted, so keep messages relevant.
How much does ReplyKaro cost?
There is a free plan (1 Instagram account, 3 active automations and 1,000 DMs a month). Paid plans start at ₹99 a month in India or $3 a month elsewhere, and Pro (₹299 (India) or $9 a month with unlimited automations and DMs) removes automation and DM caps. See the pricing page for every plan.
Do I need an Instagram Professional account?
Yes. Instagram only allows automation tools to message through Business or Creator accounts. Switching is free in Instagram settings.
Keep reading
Instagram DM automation
Every trigger, with set-up and limits.
Instagram comment automation
Keyword comments answered with a DM.
Pricing
Every plan and limit.
All features
Everything ReplyKaro does.
How to auto DM on Instagram
Set up your first automation.
Compare tools
Other Instagram DM tools, with sources.
Safe Instagram automation
How to automate within Meta's rules.
Free Instagram automation
What the free plan includes.
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