> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.chatros.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Instagram

> Connect your Instagram Business or Creator account so your agent answers DMs automatically.

Connect your Instagram Business or Creator account and your agent will automatically read and reply to Instagram direct messages. Setup uses the same one‑click Facebook sign‑in as Messenger.

## Before you connect

* You have an **Instagram Business** or **Creator** account.
* That account is **linked to a Facebook Page** you administer. (Instagram messaging is managed through the connected Facebook Page.)

<Tip>
  Not sure if your account is a Business/Creator account? Open the Instagram app → **Settings → Account type and tools** to switch. Then link it to your Facebook Page from the same settings area.
</Tip>

## Connect Instagram

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Instagram channel">
    From your agent, go to **Deploy → Integration Channels → Instagram**.

    <Frame caption="The Instagram connect panel.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/softiustech/r0-Hu3fzPtGK9Luj/images/user-guides/deploy/instagram-panel.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=r0-Hu3fzPtGK9Luj&q=85&s=c9825ab270b99ba537f9fabaf869badb" alt="Connect Instagram panel with Connect with Facebook button" width="1680" height="819" data-path="images/user-guides/deploy/instagram-panel.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click “Connect with Facebook”">
    You'll be redirected to Meta to sign in with your Facebook Business account and approve access.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Grant permissions">
    Approve the requested permissions. Meta then returns you to ChatRos.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Done">
    You'll see an **Instagram Channel Created!** confirmation with your account username and ID. Your agent now handles Instagram DMs automatically.

    <Note>📸 Screenshot: the **Instagram Channel Created!** success state *(to be added)*.</Note>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What your agent can do on Instagram

* **Reply automatically** to Instagram DMs.
* **Send and receive images**.
* **Show a typing indicator** and report **delivery and read receipts**.

## Manage or disconnect

Return to **Deploy → Instagram** to view the connected account or click **Disconnect** to stop handling its messages.

<Card title="Connect Messenger too" icon="facebook-messenger" href="/user-guides/deploy/messenger">
  Handle your Facebook Page's Messenger conversations with the same agent.
</Card>