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How do I access Instagram direct messages?
How do I access Instagram direct messages?

Find out how to access Instagram direct messages for Business Accounts in Interactions

Updated over a month ago

You can access and reply to Instagram direct messages for Instagram Business and Creator accounts connected through a Facebook page.

Updating Instagram App Permissions

You will need to update the settings to allow us to access messages from your Business account.

Here is how to turn on access:

  1. Go to Settings for the Instagram Professional Account

  2. Go to Privacy > Messages > Toggle "Allow Access to Messages" to On, as displayed in the screenshot above

After doing so, you will need to disconnect and reconnect Instagram to Loomly to access Instagram direct messages for this Instagram Business Account.

Supported Instagram Direct Messages

  • Text

  • Links

  • Images

  • Videos

  • Story Mentions

  • Story Replies (Text and Quick Reactions)

⚠️ The following are not supported due to limitations with the API.

  • GIF Story Replies

  • Stickers

  • GIFs

  • Audio

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