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Instagram Connection issue

What to do if you’re having trouble connecting with your Instagram Integration.

Last updated on September 8, 2025

Instagram Settings

Go to the Instagram app or website and look for Settings
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Message Settings

Click the Messages and story replies tab.
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From there, click Message controls and make sure the "Who can send you message requests" setting is set to Everyone
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Facebook Page Settings

First go to Facebook, and switch to the Page that is connected to your Instagram account
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Click the Settings & privacy and go to Settings

Facebook Page Access

Search for Instagram in the search bar and click your connected Instagram account (in Linked accounts)
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Make sure Allow access to Instagram messages in Inbox is toggled on.
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Handover Protocol Conflict

Search for and go to Advanced Messaging.
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If you have multiple connected apps, configure the Instagram Receiver's Primary Receiver to be the Chatbot Connect app.
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Age/Country Gating

Search for Followers and public content.
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Relax the Country and Age restrictions if possible.
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