Trial Reels

How LinkDM AutoDM Works on Instagram and Facebook Trial Reels

Instagram and Facebook recently introduced Trial Reels, a way for creators to test content with non-followers first before posting to their main audience. This gives you a chance to see what performs best—without affecting your current feed or followers.

If you’re using LinkDM, the good news is:

AutoDM works on Trial Reels exactly the same as regular Reels.
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What is Trial Reels?

Trial Reels let creators post content that’s shown to new audiences first. Once it proves successful, you can convert the Trial Reel into a regular post for your full audience. More on Trial Reels →
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AutoDM on Trial Reels

When someone interacts with your Trial Reel—such as leaving a comment—LinkDM will automatically send the DM you’ve configured. All trigger types are supported:

Comment triggers
Keyword triggers
Share to Inbox
Flow Automation
Rewind

No extra steps are required. Set it up like any regular Reel, and LinkDM handles the rest.

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Why use AutoDM on Trial Reels?

Engage new audiences instantly
Test content and capture leads at the same time
Build trust with viewers through automated messages
Use Trial Reels + AutoDM to see what drives clicks and replies

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FAQs

Does AutoDM work on Trial Reels just like regular Reels?
‍Yes, all LinkDM features work the same.

Can I use keyword or share-to-inbox triggers on Trial Reels?
‍Yes, every trigger type works, including comment-based and share triggers.

‍Do viewers know it’s a Trial Reel?
‍No. The experience looks identical for them.

Can I run Flow Automations or Rewind on Trial Reels?
‍Yes, these features work exactly the same.

Do I need to set anything special in LinkDM for Trial Reels?
‍No. Just treat it like a normal post when setting up your AutoDM.

Trial Reels

Other Support Articles

How to: Setup Auto DM on an Instagram Post

Trigger Type: Share to Inbox

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