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How to Create an Instagram Automation for Story Replies with AutoDM on SuperProfile?

Updated over 2 months ago

AutoDM lets you instantly respond to users who reply to your Instagram stories, turning casual interactions into meaningful engagement or lead capture.

Step 1: Start a New Automation

  1. Open the AutoDM app.

  2. Click the Create Automation button (top-right corner).

  3. Select Replies to your Story from the automation options.

Step 2: Choose the Story Trigger

  • Select whether you want this automation to trigger on All Stories or a Specific Story.

  • If you choose a Specific Story, pick the one you want from your story history.

Click Next once selected.

Step 3: Define Reply Trigger Conditions

You have two options:

  • Any Reply – Triggers the automation for any message reply to your story.

  • With Specific Keyword – Only triggers if the reply includes certain keywords.

If choosing Specific Keyword:

  • Add one or more included keywords.

  • Optionally add excluded keywords to prevent triggering under certain conditions.

Click Next when done.

Step 4: Craft the Auto-Reply Message

  • Add your message text under the Message section.

  • Want to link out to a product, store, or lead magnet?
    Click Add a Button to:

    • Paste a custom URL, or

    • Select an existing product link from your SuperProfile account.

Click Next to proceed.

⚡️ PRO TIP -

Use these powerful features on this step:

  • Follow Check – Ensures the user follows you before the message is delivered, helping you grow your followers.

  • Collect Email – Requests the user’s email before sending your primary message, perfect for building your email list.

Step 5: Review & Launch

  • Preview all your settings on a single screen.

  • Click Back if anything needs tweaking.

  • If everything looks good, hit Confirm & Launch.

Your automation is now live.

📈 Track Your Results

You can track automation performance from your AutoDM dashboard, including:

  • New Followers (only if follow-check is enabled)

  • Total Runs

  • Button Clicks

Use these insights to fine-tune your engagement and marketing flow.

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