# How to auto-DM people who comment on your Instagram post

Source: https://ghostedit.ai/how-to-auto-dm-instagram-comments

> Send your link by DM to everyone who comments a keyword like GUIDE. Free for one automation.

Guide · Updated October 29, 2026

**Short answer**

Connect your Instagram to Ghostedit, then ask Claude or ChatGPT: "When someone comments GUIDE on my newest reel, DM them this link." Everyone who comments the word gets the DM once.

- 3 steps
- About 4 minutes
- Free

**You need:** Instagram business or creator account · The link you want to send

## Step by step

### Connect Instagram

Sign up free on Ghostedit and press Connect next to Instagram.

### Ask for the automation

Tell Claude or ChatGPT the keyword, the post and the link.

### Say the keyword in your video

"Comment GUIDE and I'll send it." Sends and clicks show on the Automations page.

## Then try asking

- When someone comments LINK on any post, DM them my site.
- Reply "Sent! Check your DMs" under their comment.
- Ask "Want the link?" first, then send it.
- How many people got the GUIDE DM this week?

## Questions

**Is it allowed?**
Yes. It uses Instagram's official API and only messages people who commented.

**Do they have to follow me first?**
No. That's off unless you turn it on.

**Someone didn't get the DM**
Instagram only allows a reply within 7 days of the comment.

**Does it work on stories and DMs?**
Yes. It can answer story replies and DMs with your keyword too.

**Is it free?**
The free plan includes 1 automation. Paid plans start at $19 a month.

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