Instagram Story automation
Instagram Story automation:
reply to Story replies and mentions.
People who reply to your Story or tag you in theirs are already engaged. Story automation answers them straight away with the link, thank-you or question you chose.
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
Two Story triggers
Story reply
Someone replies to your Story. They get a DM answer, such as the link they asked about.
Story mention
Someone tags you in their Story. They get a thank-you, a discount code or an invitation to follow up.
Story automation in ReplyKaro
Story reply and Story mention automation are included on every plan.
| 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) |
| Follow-up DM | Sends a follow-up when the person has not opened the link, inside Instagram's messaging window. | Create Automation |
| Flow Builder and Canvas | Build multi-step conversations with buttons, questions, delays and branches on a visual canvas. | Flow Builder |
| Subscribers, tags and leads | See who interacted, tag and segment them, capture emails and phone numbers, and export to CSV or Google Sheets. | Subscribers, Leads |
Story prompts that get replies
| Prompt | Reply keyword | What the DM sends |
|---|---|---|
| Reply GUIDE and I will send it | GUIDE | The guide link |
| Which one should I post next? Reply A or B | A, B | A thank-you and the next question |
| Reply with your question | (any) | An acknowledgement and your booking link |
| Tag us in your Story | (mention) | A thank-you and a discount code |
How long you can reply
A person who replies to your Story opens Instagram's 24-hour messaging window, so a follow-up question works while they are still there. A Story mention works the same way. See Instagram DM automation for every trigger and its limits.
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Start freeWhat can trigger a DM
| Trigger | What happens | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Comment keyword on a post or Reel | The commenter gets a private reply (DM) with your link, file or question. | Instagram allows one private reply per comment, within 7 days. |
| Story reply | A DM answers the reply. | Story automation is included on every plan. |
| Story mention | A thank-you or offer is sent to the person who tagged you. | Story automation is included on every plan. |
| Incoming DM | A keyword or flow answers the message. | Instagram's 24-hour messaging window applies after their message. |
Ideas that work
- Ask a question in a Story sticker and answer each reply with the next step.
- Thank people who tag you and give them a reason to keep sharing.
- Use a keyword in the Story, such as "reply LINK", the same way you would in a Reel.
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 Story replies or mentions.
- 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.
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