Guides

Instagram DM guides

Short, honest answers to the questions people ask before automating Instagram: rules, limits, giveaways and how DMowl compares.

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How to send an automatic DM when someone comments on Instagram

Step by step: set up a comment-to-DM automation on Instagram with the official API — keywords, public replies, follow checks and follow-ups.

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⏱️ Guide

Instagram’s 24-hour messaging window, explained

When can a business DM someone on Instagram? The 24-hour window, the 7-day human-agent tag and private replies to comments — explained simply.

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How to pick an Instagram giveaway winner fairly

Pick a random Instagram giveaway winner from comments: remove duplicates, check entries, document the draw and notify the winner — step by step.

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⚖️ Comparison

DMowl vs ManyChat — which fits your Instagram?

How DMowl compares to ManyChat for Instagram DM automation: pricing model, AI agent, verified follows, giveaways, API and MCP access.

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DMowl vs Inrō — which fits your Instagram?

How DMowl compares to Inrō for Instagram: pricing model, AI agent, verified follows, giveaways, API and MCP — and when Inrō is the better pick.

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DMowl vs LinkDM — which fits your Instagram?

How DMowl compares to LinkDM for Instagram: pricing model, AI agent, verified follows, giveaways, API and MCP — and when LinkDM is the better pick.

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DMowl vs CreatorFlow — which fits your Instagram?

How DMowl compares to CreatorFlow for Instagram: pricing model, AI agent, verified follows, giveaways, API and MCP — and when CreatorFlow is the better pick.

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DMowl vs Chatfuel — which fits your Instagram?

How DMowl compares to Chatfuel for Instagram: pricing model, AI agent, verified follows, giveaways, API and MCP — and when Chatfuel is the better pick.

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DMowl vs Instagram’s built-in auto-replies — which fits your Instagram?

How DMowl compares to Instagram’s built-in auto-replies for Instagram: pricing model, AI agent, verified follows, giveaways, API and MCP — and when Instagram’s built-in auto-replies is the better pick.

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