By inro.social
This scenario helps you welcome new followers and first-time engagers on Instagram automatically, without relying on unreliable follow-to-DM triggers.
Instead of messaging people just because they followed you, this automation greets anyone who comments on your posts or replies to your Stories—the moments when engagement and intent are highest.
The scenario listens to:
All comments on posts and Reels
All Story replies (and optionally mentions)
When someone engages, the automation first checks: Has this person already been welcomed?
If yes → the scenario stops (no duplicate messages)
If no → they receive a personalized welcome message
Each contact is automatically added to a “Greeting done” folder after their first interaction, ensuring they’re only welcomed once, even if they comment again later.
After the initial greeting, the scenario: Checks whether the person already follows your account
If they follow → sends a “surprise” (resource, discount, guide, or offer)
If they don’t follow yet → invites them to follow first, then delivers the resource
This creates a smooth, permission-based onboarding experience that feels natural, not spammy.
Uses Instagram-supported triggers (comments and Story replies)
Avoids unreliable or restricted follow-based messaging
Prevents duplicate messages with automatic folder exclusions
Turns engagement into conversation at the right moment
Scales to high comment and Story reply volume effortlessly
Creators, small businesses, ecommerce brands, and agencies who want to:
Message new followers the right way
Automate Instagram DMs without risking delivery issues
Convert engagement into real conversations and leads
This template gives you a reliable, Instagram-compliant way to welcome and engage your audience automatically, even when follow-triggered DMs aren’t consistently available.