# How to Set Up ManyChat

> To set up ManyChat, go to ManyChat.com to get started, select your profile, add a new account, choose your platform, log in and connect your Instagram account, and click Let's start. Then, go to Automation, create a new automation, choose your trigger flow, preview it, and click Go Live to activate.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-set-up-manychat/
Apps: ManyChat
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4e32ab56e05a00ffa02a/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to ManyChat.com and click 'Get Started Free'.
2. Select your user profile to access your account settings and personalization options.
3. In the Manychat dashboard, click '+ Add New Account'.
4. Choose the platform for your preferred channel.
5. Log in to your Instagram account by clicking 'Go To Instagram'.
6. Follow the prompts to connect your account.
7. Once connected, click 'Let's start'.
8. Go to 'Automation' .
9. Click '+ New Automation'.
10. Choose the Flow or message you want to trigger and click 'Next'.
11. Click 'Preview' to test your flows.
12. Click 'Go Live' to activate your automation.