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Instagram DMs Setup

Connect your Instagram account to Tedro to receive and respond to direct messages from a single workspace. Instagram DMs connect through the same Meta OAuth flow used by WhatsApp and Messenger.

Prerequisites

Before connecting Instagram, make sure you have:
  • An Instagram Business or Creator account (not a personal account)
  • A Facebook Page connected to your Instagram account (required by Meta’s API)
  • A Meta Business Account (business.facebook.com)
  • A Tedro workspace with Admin role
To switch your Instagram account to a Business or Creator account, go to Settings > Account > Switch to professional account in the Instagram app.

Connecting Your Account

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Open Channel Settings
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Navigate to Settings > Channels in your Tedro workspace.
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Start the Connection
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Click Connect Channel and select Instagram from the channel type options.
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Authorize with Meta
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The Meta OAuth flow opens in a popup window. Follow the prompts to:
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  • Log in to your Meta Business Account
  • Select the Facebook Page connected to your Instagram account
  • Choose the Instagram account to link
  • Grant the required permissions for Tedro to read and send direct messages
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    Verify the Connection
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    Your Instagram channel appears in the Channels list with a Connected status. Send a DM to your Instagram account from another account to confirm messages are received.

    Channel Capabilities

    FeatureSupport
    Text messagesYes
    Media (images, video)Yes
    Message character limit1,000 characters
    Rich formattingNo
    Buttons / quick repliesNo
    Messaging window24 hours (standard) or 7 days (human agent tag)
    Instagram DM automation requires Meta App Review approval for production use. During development, you can test with accounts that have a role on your Meta App. See Meta’s documentation for the App Review submission process.

    What’s Next

    Facebook Messenger

    Connect your Facebook Page to handle Messenger conversations.

    WhatsApp Setup

    Connect your WhatsApp Business number with Meta Embedded Signup.