# How to Allow Messaging Permission for ManyChat

> To allow messaging permission for ManyChat, first click Add a New Account to connect a social media account, connect your Facebook account for cross-platform automation, review the privacy terms for Instagram, toggle the enable button to allow access to messages, and finally click Allow to grant ManyChat access to your Instagram account.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-allow-messaging-permission-for-manychat/
Apps: ManyChat
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2f5bd673bd5aa8e61999/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click '+ Add a New Account' to connect a new social media account to expand your automation reach.
2. Connect your Facebook account to enable cross-platform automation.
3. Review our privacy terms before proceeding with Instagram integration.
4. Toggle the enable button to allow access to messages.
5. Click 'Allow' to grant ManyChat permission to access your Instagram account.