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How to Set Up ManyChat

Updated on:
May 13, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to configure ManyChat and launch your first automated messaging flow.

Quick summary

Setting up ManyChat lets you connect social media accounts like Instagram and build automated messaging flows that engage your audience without manual effort. This walkthrough covers every step from account creation to activating your first live automation.


Steps

  1. Go to ManyChat.com and click 'Get Started Free' to create your account.
  2. Select your user profile to access your account settings and personalization options.
  3. In the ManyChat dashboard, click '+ Add New Account' to begin connecting a channel.
  4. Choose the platform for your preferred channel connection.
  5. Log in to your Instagram account by clicking 'Go To Instagram'.
  6. Follow the prompts to connect your account to ManyChat.
  7. Once connected, click 'Let's start' to proceed to the dashboard.
  8. Navigate to the 'Automation' section in the left sidebar.
  9. Click '+ New Automation' to create a new automated flow.
  10. Choose the Flow or message you want to trigger and click 'Next'.
  11. Click 'Preview' to test your automation flows before going live.
  12. Click 'Go Live' to activate your automation and start engaging your audience.

📌 Why this matters

ManyChat is a leading chat marketing platform that enables businesses to automate conversations across Instagram, Facebook Messenger, and other channels at scale. Setting up ManyChat correctly from the start ensures your automated messaging flows fire reliably, saving hours of manual follow-up while boosting lead capture and customer engagement. For marketers and e-commerce brands, a properly configured ManyChat account with connected social channels and live automations directly translates to faster response times and higher conversion rates. This demo shows exactly how to go from a blank account to a fully active automation in minutes.
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