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How to Use Facebook and Instagram Comment and DM Automation in GoHighLevel

GoHighLevel can trigger a workflow whenever someone comments on a Facebook or Instagram post, then automatically reply to that comment, send a DM, or do both. You connect your Facebook Page, choose a trigger, optionally filter by keyword, and add an interactive messenger action. This turns social media engagement into a hands-free lead capture and response system.

अपडेट: 2 जून 2026

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सारांश. This tutorial explains how to set up GoHighLevel workflows that fire from Facebook and Instagram comments, capturing leads and sending automated replies without manual effort. It covers connecting your accounts, using the pre-built recipe for a fast start, the difference between 'contains phrase' and 'exact match' keyword filters, and how to use the interactive messenger action to reply via DM or comment. AI-powered custom responses using GPT are also covered for more nuanced conversations.

आप क्या सीखेंगे

  • Connect a Facebook Business Page and linked Instagram account to your GoHighLevel sub-account
  • Use the pre-built Facebook Comment Automation recipe to start faster
  • Filter comment triggers by specific post or let them fire across all posts
  • Understand the difference between 'contains phrase' and 'exact match' keyword filters
  • Send automated DM replies or comment replies using the Interactive Messenger action
  • Add interactive buttons and quick replies to guide contacts through a flow

स्टेप

  1. Connect Facebook and Instagram

    Go to Settings, then Integrations in your sub-account. Find the Facebook and Instagram section and click Connect. Select the Facebook Business Page that has your Instagram account linked to it. Verify the link at business.facebook.com if needed.

  2. Start from the recipe (optional)

    In Automations, open a new workflow and click the Recipe button. Select 'Facebook Comment Automation' to load a pre-built starting point with the trigger and action already placed.

  3. Add the comment trigger

    Click 'Add New Trigger', scroll to the Facebook and Instagram Events section, and select either 'Facebook Comment on a Post' or the Instagram equivalent. Choose your page from the dropdown.

  4. Select a post or target all posts

    Use the 'Specific Post' selector to target one post, or delete that filter to let the trigger fire on any post you publish. Targeting a specific post works well for giveaways or lead magnets.

  5. Add a keyword filter

    Add a filter and choose 'Contains Phrase' if you want partial matches (someone typing your keyword plus other words still qualifies) or 'Exact Match' if you need a precise word only. For most lead-generation use cases, 'Contains Phrase' is more forgiving and effective.

  6. Add the Interactive Messenger action

    Add a Facebook Interactive Messenger or Instagram Interactive Messenger action. Set the Reply Type to 'Reply to DM' to send a private message, or 'Reply to Comment' to respond publicly in the comments.

  7. Customize the message and add buttons

    Write your message in the action body. Use custom value tags to pull in the contact's name. Add interactive buttons at the bottom to let users click to visit a website, call a number, or trigger additional workflow steps.

टिप्स

  • Use 'Contains Phrase' rather than 'Exact Match' if your audience is likely to type your keyword alongside other words or punctuation.
  • Test your trigger with a real comment on a test post before using it on a live promotion.
  • A GPT action placed before the messenger action can generate a personalized reply based on what the commenter actually wrote.

लोग जो सवाल पूछते हैं

Do I need a business account to connect Instagram?

Yes. Instagram must be linked to a Facebook Business Page for the integration to work.

What is the difference between Reply to DM and Reply to Comment?

Reply to DM sends a private message; Reply to Comment posts your response publicly under the original comment.

Can I trigger off any post without specifying which one?

Yes. Remove the 'Specific Post' filter and the trigger fires on all future posts from that page.

What happens if someone comments something other than my keyword?

If a keyword filter is active, the workflow ignores comments that do not match. Without a filter, every comment triggers the workflow.

Can I use this for Instagram DMs that are not comment-based?

Yes. Use the 'Customer Replied' trigger with a filter for the Instagram channel to handle direct messages outside of comment threads.

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