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Saved Replies is Instagram's built-in shortcut for the questions you answer 20 times a day. Here are the exact messages worth saving, for prices, availability, deposits and location. Copy one, save it, reply in one tap.

What are Instagram Saved Replies?

Saved Replies are Instagram's built-in canned messages for Business and Creator accounts. You store a message under a shortcut word, then drop it into any DM in one tap, ideal for the questions you answer constantly, like price or location. They save typing, but they don't personalise or answer follow-up questions on their own, which is where an AI reply takes over.

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21 templates

Price question
Friendly

"How much?", quick quote

Great question! [SERVICE] is [PRICE]. Want me to hold you a spot this week? I book up fast ๐Ÿ™Œ

Price question
Professional

Price + full menu

Hi [NAME]! [SERVICE] starts at [PRICE]. You can see the full price list here: [BOOKING LINK]. Would you like me to pencil you in?

Price question
Friendly

Price depends on the detail

It depends a little on what you're after, but [SERVICE] usually runs around [PRICE]. Send me a pic of the look you want and I'll give you an exact quote ๐Ÿ“ธ

Availability & booking
Friendly

Got openings this week

I've got a couple of spots left this week ๐Ÿ™‚ What day works best for you? I can send you the exact times.

Availability & booking
Professional

Send to booking link

Hi [NAME]! You can see my live availability and book [SERVICE] straight from here: [BOOKING LINK]. If nothing fits, message me back and I'll sort something out.

Booking confirmation
Friendly

Confirm the appointment

You're all booked, [NAME]! ๐ŸŽ‰ [SERVICE] on [DAY] at [TIME]. I'll send a reminder the day before. Can't wait to see you!

Booking confirmation
Professional

Confirm + what to expect

Confirmed: [SERVICE] on [DAY] at [TIME]. Please arrive 5 minutes early. Address and prep notes are here: [BOOKING LINK]. See you then!

Deposit request
Friendly

Deposit to hold the spot

To lock in your time I take a [DEPOSIT] deposit that comes off your total. Once that's through I'll confirm [DAY] at [TIME]๐Ÿค Want the payment link?

Deposit request
Professional

Deposit policy, clear

A [DEPOSIT] deposit secures your appointment and is deducted from the final price. It's non-refundable within 48 hours of the booking. Here's the link to pay: [BOOKING LINK].

Common questions
Friendly

Where are you located?

We're at [ADDRESS] ๐Ÿ“ There's parking right out front. Want me to book you in for [SERVICE] while you're here?

Common questions
Professional

What are your hours?

Our hours are [HOURS]. [SERVICE] takes about [DURATION], so I'd suggest arriving a few minutes early. Shall I check the next opening for you?

Common questions
Friendly

First-time client info

So glad you found me! For your first [SERVICE], just come with clean [PREP] and I'll take care of the rest. Any allergies or things I should know? ๐Ÿค

Price question
Playful

"How much?", playful

Ooh good choice ๐Ÿ˜ [SERVICE] is [PRICE]. I've got a couple of spots left this week, want one before they're gone?

Price question
Professional

Price range + consult

Hi [NAME]! [SERVICE] ranges depending on length and detail, starting from [PRICE]. Tell me what you're after and I'll confirm the exact price and time.

Availability & booking
Playful

Availability, playful

Yesss let's get you in ๐Ÿ™Œ I'm open a few times this week. Morning or afternoon person?

Availability & booking
Professional

Fully booked, waitlist

I'm fully booked this week, but I keep a cancellation list and spots open up often. Want me to add you and message you the moment one frees up?

Booking confirmation
Friendly

Confirm + prep reminder

All set, [NAME]! [SERVICE] on [DAY] at [TIME] ๐Ÿค Come with clean [PREP] and I'll handle the rest. See you soon!

Deposit request
Friendly

Deposit, no policy talk

Lovely! I just take a small [DEPOSIT] deposit to hold your time, and it comes off your total. Want me to send the link?

Common questions
Friendly

Parking / how to find us

We're at [ADDRESS] ๐Ÿ“ Easiest parking is right out front. Message me when you arrive and I'll come grab you!

Common questions
Professional

Payment methods

Great question, I take card, cash and bank transfer. The [DEPOSIT] deposit is online, and the rest you can settle at your appointment. Shall I book you in?

Common questions
Professional

Cancellation policy

Happy to explain, I just ask for 24 hours' notice to cancel or move an appointment, otherwise the deposit is kept. Everything else is flexible ๐Ÿ™‚

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Templates still need you to hit send. Christine reads each DM and answers it herself, in your voice and off your own price list, any time of day. She replies at 2am too, when the booking usually goes to whoever answers first.

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Saved Replies vs manual vs AI, compared

Replying manuallySaved templatesChristine (AI)
Speed to first replyMinutes to hoursOne tap, if you're freeSeconds, 24/7
Answers the actual questionYes, when you're thereOnly if it matchesYes, from your price list
Works after hoursNoNoYes
Personalised per clientYesNoYes
Follows up if they go quietRarelyNoYes
Setup timeNoneA few minutesAbout 3 minutes

How to set up Saved Replies on Instagram

  1. 1Switch to a Business or Creator account: Settings and privacy โ†’ Account type and tools โ†’ Switch account type.
  2. 2Open Settings and privacy โ†’ Business tools and controls โ†’ Saved replies.
  3. 3Tap New. Write a shortcut word (like "price") and paste one of the examples above as the message.
  4. 4Tap Save, then repeat for your top four: price, availability, deposit and location.
  5. 5In any DM, tap the Saved Replies icon or type your shortcut, pick the reply, and send.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use Saved Replies on Instagram?

Switch to a Business or Creator account, then go to Settings โ†’ Business tools โ†’ Saved replies โ†’ New. Give it a shortcut word and paste the message. In any DM, tap the โ‹ฏ or the Saved Replies icon, type your shortcut, and it fills in. Copy any example below to start.

What is a canned response?

A canned response is a pre-written message you reuse for a common question, so you don't retype it every time. Instagram calls these Saved Replies. They're a huge time-saver, but they don't personalise or answer follow-ups, which is where an AI reply helps.

How many Saved Replies can I have?

Instagram lets you store multiple Saved Replies. Start with the four you send most, price, availability, deposit, and location, then add seasonal ones. The examples on this page cover all of those.

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Christine answers your DMs the way you would, off your own price list, so the booking goes to you, not to whoever replied first.

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