Auto-Replies

Reply to Instagram DMs and comments automatically

Match incoming messages against keyword, priority, and time-window rules, gate follow-only content, and let Admino handle the reply — without watching every conversation yourself.

What auto-replies can do

A rule engine built for real conversations

DM and comment coverage

Automatically respond to incoming Instagram direct messages and comments on your posts, so replies don't wait on a human.

Priority-based rule matching

Rules are organized into rule groups and evaluated by priority, with excluded keywords, minimum and maximum message length, and contains, equals, or any-keyword match modes.

Time-window scheduling

Restrict any rule to a specific time window, including overnight windows that cross midnight, evaluated in the timezone you set for that rule.

Follow-gated replies

Mark a reply as follow-required to send a follow-prompt template instead of the protected content, then automatically re-check follow status once the user confirms.

Carousel-ready batching

When a rule queues several generic-template messages in a row, Admino batches up to 10 of them into a single carousel reply automatically.

Questions

Auto-replies, explained

Does auto-reply work for both DMs and comments?

Yes. Auto-reply rules match against direct messages and comments per Instagram account, and Admino ignores any message or comment the account itself posted.

Can I restrict a reply to certain hours?

Yes. Each rule can define its own time window, including overnight windows that span midnight, evaluated in the timezone set on that rule.

What happens if someone hasn't followed the account yet?

If a reply is marked follow-required, Admino sends a follow-prompt template instead of the protected reply, then re-checks follow status once the user confirms — the protected content only sends after that check passes.

Is there a limit on how many auto-replies I can send?

Sending counts toward your plan's monthly message allowance. Admino checks the limit before sending and records usage only after a message is actually delivered.

Further reading

Related guide

The Complete Guide to Instagram DM Auto-Reply (From Zero to Running)

What Instagram's smart DM automation actually does, and how to configure it so it replies like a real salesperson instead of a stiff bot.

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What Is Instagram Comment Automation? A Guide to Auto-Replying to Comments

Comment auto-reply is not just a canned response. Done well, it organizes buying questions and moves the right conversations into DMs.

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