How to Add Commented Username in Automation Messages

How to Add Commented Username in Automation Messages

The Username Variable lets you automatically include a user’s Instagram username in your messages. This makes automated replies more personal and improves user engagement.

## Steps

1. Open Posts/Reels, Stories, Upcoming Post, Flow Automation, Default Settings, Global Trigger, Welcome Openers, Smart Menu, Engagement Starter , Email Collector, Follow-Gated DM, Template Library that supports messages.
2. Link a new Post/Reels, Stories or other modules or edit an existing one.


3.Navigate to the **Message** section, and then go to **Media Template**, **Text Message**, **Quick Replies**, and **Button Text**.


1. Media Template


2. Text Message


3.Quick Replies


4.Button Template


=> You can add other feature this

• Engagement Starter


• Email Collector


• Follow-Gated DM


4. Type **“U”** where you want the username to appear.

5. A suggestion list will appear with available personalization variables.

6. Select **Username** from the suggestions or press **Enter** to insert it.


7. The username variable will be added to your message automatically.
8. Save or Update the Post/Reels or Stories or other modules .



## Example
Message Template
Hi {{username}},
Thank you for your comment! We have sent the requested information to your inbox.

## User Experience
If the user **@johnsmith** comments on your post, they will receive:

Hi johnsmith,
Thank you for your comment! We have sent the requested information to your inbox.

## How It Works
1. A user comments on your Instagram post or reel.
2. ReplyRush captures the commenter’s Instagram username.
3. The **Username** variable is automatically replaced with the actual username.
4. The personalized message is delivered to the user.

## Benefits

• Create personalized conversations automatically.
• Avoid manually typing usernames.
• Make automated messages feel more natural.

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