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Instagram Comment-to-DM Templates (Copy & Paste)

12 ready-made auto DM messages for the keywords people actually comment. Copy one, add your link and turn it on in Postflow.

Lead magnets

Free guide or lead magnet

Comment: GUIDE

Hey @username! Thanks for commenting πŸ™Œ

Here is the free guide you asked for πŸ‘‰ [your link]

Let me know which tip you try first!

Public reply: Sent it to your DMs! πŸ“©

Tip: Put the keyword in the first line of your caption and on the cover of the reel so people know what to type.

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Email-gated checklist

Comment: CHECKLIST

Hey @username! Here is your checklist πŸ‘‰ [your link]

Want the printable version too? Reply with your email and I will send it.

Public reply: Check your DMs for the checklist βœ…

Email gate

Tip: Offer something extra for the email (a printable or a bonus) so giving it feels like a fair trade.

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Follow-gated bonus

Comment: BONUS

Hey @username! Thanks for following πŸ’›

Here is your bonus, as promised πŸ‘‰ [your link]

Public reply: Bonus is in your DMs! Make sure you follow so it unlocks πŸ”“

Follow gate

Tip: Say in the caption that the bonus is for followers, so nobody is surprised by the follow step.

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Selling products

Price request

Comment: PRICE

Hey @username! Thanks for asking 😊

You can see the price and all the options here πŸ‘‰ [your link]

Reply if you want help picking the right one.

Public reply: Just sent you the price in DMs πŸ’¬

Tip: Answering "price?" comments in DMs keeps the thread clean and starts a private chat where people are more likely to buy.

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Discount code

Comment: CODE

Hey @username! Here is your discount code πŸŽ‰

Use it at checkout here πŸ‘‰ [your link]

Public reply: Your code is in your DMs 🎁

Tip: Set an end date for the code in your caption to give people a reason to use it now.

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Events and calls

Webinar or event signup

Comment: WEBINAR

Hey @username! You are almost in 🎟️

Save your seat here πŸ‘‰ [your link]

I will see you there!

Public reply: Sent you the signup link! πŸ“…

Email gate

Tip: Asking for the email in the DM lets you send a reminder before the event starts.

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Book a call

Comment: BOOKCALL

Hey @username! Happy to chat πŸ‘‹

Pick a time that works for you here πŸ‘‰ [your link]

If none of the times fit, reply here and we will sort it out.

Public reply: Booking link is in your DMs πŸ“ž

Tip: Great for coaches and agencies: post a client question, then invite people to comment BOOK for a call.

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Course waitlist

Comment: WAITLIST

Hey @username! Thanks for your interest in the course πŸš€

Join the waitlist here πŸ‘‰ [your link]

You will be the first to know when doors open.

Public reply: Waitlist link sent to your DMs ✨

Email gate

Tip: Collect emails before launch day so you can tell the waitlist first.

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Content and downloads

Recipe or download

Comment: RECIPE

Hey @username! Here is the full recipe 🍝 πŸ‘‰ [your link]

Tag me if you make it, I would love to see it!

Public reply: Recipe sent to your DMs πŸ˜‹

Tip: Show the finished dish in the first second of the reel and the keyword on screen at the end.

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Giveaway entry

Comment: ENTERGIVEAWAY

Hey @username! Thanks for entering πŸŽ‰

Here are the giveaway rules and how winners are picked πŸ‘‰ [your link]

Good luck!

Public reply: You are in! Check your DMs for the details πŸ€

Follow gate

Tip: Link to clear giveaway rules and follow Instagram’s promotion guidelines.

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Story-reply freebie

Story reply: FREE

Hey @username! Thanks for replying to my story πŸ’Œ

Here is your freebie πŸ‘‰ [your link]

Tip: Add a sticker or text to the story that says β€œReply FREE”. Story replies arrive as DMs, so there is no public reply.

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Auto DM template questions

What should I write in an Instagram auto DM?

Greet the person by name, thank them for commenting, give them exactly what the post promised (the link, code or guide) and end with one clear next step, such as replying with a question. Keep it short and friendly so it reads like a real message.

What are the best keywords for comment-to-DM?

Short, single words that match the offer, such as GUIDE, LINK, PRICE, CODE or BOOK. Put the keyword in the caption and on screen, and use a different word for each offer so you can see which one works.

How long can an Instagram auto DM be?

Postflow lets you write up to 1,000 characters per DM. Most good auto DMs are only two or three short lines with the link on its own line.

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