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Everything you need to integrate and deploy automated social DM pipelines in minutes.

⚠️ CRITICAL: Meta Connection Requirements

Due to how Meta's Official API is structured, Instagram Direct Messaging is technically routed through Facebook's Messenger infrastructure. This is a global requirement true for Lazyspond, ManyChat, and all official partners.

To successfully connect your account, you MUST complete these 3 steps in the Instagram App first:

  • 1Switch to a Professional Account: Go to Settings > Account type and tools > Switch to Professional Account (Business or Creator). Personal accounts cannot use the API.
  • 2Link a Facebook Business Page: Go to Edit Profile > Page > Create or Connect a Facebook Page. You do not ever need to post on this Facebook Page, it merely acts as an invisible routing bridge for the API.
  • 3Allow Message Access: Go to Settings > Messages and story replies > Message controls > Toggle ON "Allow access to messages" under Connected Tools.

Once these 3 steps are complete, the "Connect with Facebook" button inside Lazyspond will work instantly. If you are experiencing empty account lists or connecting errors, it usually means Step 2 was skipped.