Before you begin

Prior to establishing a chatbot, confirm that you have:

  • A professional Instagram account (either a Creator or Business account).
  • A Facebook Page that is connected to that Instagram account.
  • Enabled Allow access to Instagram messages in Inbox for your Instagram account.
  • Registered as a "Facebook Developer" on the Facebook Developers Portal.

Converting your profile to a professional account

  • Go to your Instagram profile and tap the hamburger icon (three short horizontal lines stacked on top of each other).

    • The icon is present in the top right-hand corner for the mobile version of Instagram.
    • The icon is present at the bottom of the navigation sidebar on the left for the web version.
  • Tap Settings.

  • Tap Account.

  • Tap Switch to professional account.

    • For some accounts, the Switch to professional account option will be listed directly under Settings.
  • Tap Continue.

  • Select a category for your account and tap Done.

  • Tap OK to confirm.

  • Tap Business or Creator.

  • Tap Next.

  • Add contact details and tap Next. Or tap Don't use my contact info to skip this step.

  • Tap X in the top-right corner to return to your profile.

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Source: https://www.facebook.com/business/help/502981923235522

Connecting your Facebook Page and your Instagram business (Professional) account

  • Log in to Facebook, then click your profile photo in the top right.
  • Click See all profiles, then select the Page that you want to switch into.
  • Click your Page's profile picture in the top right of Facebook.
  • Click Settings and privacy, then click Settings.
  • Under Permissions, click Linked accounts.
  • Next to Instagram, click View.
  • Click Connect account, then follow the steps to connect your Facebook Page and Instagram account.
  • Please ensure that Allow access to Instagram messages in Inbox is enabled in the process.

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Source: https://www.facebook.com/business/help/connect-instagram-to-page

Enabling "Allow access to Instagram messages in Inbox"

If you haven't already done this while connecting your Facebook Page:

  • Log in to Facebook, then click your profile photo in the top right.
  • Click See all profiles, then select the Page that you want to switch into.
  • Click your Page's profile picture in the top right of Facebook.
  • Click Settings and privacy, then click Settings.
  • Under Permissions, click Linked accounts.
  • Next to Instagram, click View.
  • Turn on the toggle next to Allow access to Instagram messages in Inbox.

Unable to turn on the toggle from Facebook?

  • Open the Instagram app on your mobile device and log in to your business (Professional) account.
  • Go to your profile and tap the hamburger icon in the top right.
  • Select Messages and story replies.
  • Select Message controls.
  • Under Connected tools, you can toggle on Allow access to messages.

Registering as a Facebook Developer

  • While logged into your Facebook account, go to the Facebook for Developers website and click Get Started.
  • Agree to the Terms and Conditions.
  • Verify your account using a confirmation code sent to the phone number and email address.
  • Select your occupation. You are now registered as a Facebook Developer.