03 May 2026 · 6 min read

Story Reply Automation Readiness Checklist

Check account eligibility, webhook handling, reply copy, and test evidence before using story reply triggers.

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Readiness gates

Confirm the Instagram account is connected, message access is available, webhook verification is configured, and the test console can preview story-reply payloads.

What to review

Review the first DM, follow-up timing, link tracking, lead form handoff, and failure states before allowing production sends.

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