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How to enable Instagram Direct Message Option

How to enable Instagram Direct Message Option

Updated over a month ago

If you're using OnlySocial's chatbot for the first time for your Instagram account, there's a possibility that your Instagram Chatbot won't work or you'll come across the error;

(#200) The account owner has disabled access to Instagram direct messages

This means you've not enabled the Direct Message option for Connected Apps.

Here's a video guide on how to fix this error:

How to enable Instagram Direct Message Option

  1. Click on your avatar in the bottom, right-hand corner, hit the three bars in the top-right corner, and select 'Settings'
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  2. Next, navigate to 'Privacy' and select 'Messages'
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  3. Now, it's time to 'Allow Access to Messages'

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