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Messaging → Send Message
AI-generatedSummary
Send a direct text message to an Instagram user via the Messaging API using your Instagram Business or professional account.
Inputs
- Node (required) — The Instagram Business Account ID or User ID that is sending the message.
- Graph API Version (required) — The Facebook Graph API version to use for the request, e.g., v22.0.
- Recipient IG User ID (required) — The Instagram-scoped user ID (IGSID) of the recipient, usually from webhook events or Messaging API responses.
- Message Text (required) — The text content of the direct message to send.
Output shape
a single record
Returns the JSON response from the Instagram Messaging API representing the message send operation result. If the operation fails and 'Continue On Fail' is disabled, an error is thrown. In case of failure with 'Continue On Fail' enabled, error details are returned in the output item.
Examples
Example 1: Send a direct message to a user
Provide your Instagram Business Account ID in 'Node', specify the Graph API version, set the recipient's Instagram user ID in 'Recipient IG User ID', and enter the message text in 'Message Text'.