A follow gate is a DM automation that checks whether the person follows you before sending what they asked for. If they don't, the DM asks them to follow first and shows an "I've followed" button. Once they follow and tap it, they get the link. It turns every "comment to get the link" post into new followers.
How a follow gate works
GUIDE 🙌
Follow me to unlock the free guide 🙏
I've followedI've followed
You're in! Here it is 👇
Open guideHow to set it up
- Create a comment-to-DM automation on your post or reel with a keyword.
- Turn on "Require follow first". In likecmtshare it is a single switch.
- Write the follow message: keep it friendly and say what they unlock.
- Write the final DM with your link, file or offer.
- Mention it in your caption: "Follow + comment GUIDE and I'll DM it."
Best posts for a follow gate
- Free guides, checklists and templates
- Discount codes and early access
- Locations, recipes or "where did you buy this?" answers
- Presets, wallpapers or other freebies
Tips
- Give real value in return; people unfollow if the freebie is weak
- Keep the follow message to one or two lines
- Don't use a follow gate on every single post; save it for your best freebies
FAQ
Does a follow gate break Instagram rules?
No, as long as the person asked for the content by commenting and you use the official API.
Is the follow gate on the free plan?
Yes, likecmtshare includes the follow gate on its free plan.
What if someone taps "I've followed" without following?
The follow is checked, and they are asked to follow again before the link is sent.
Will people unfollow later?
Some will. Offering genuinely useful freebies keeps more of them.
Try it free
likecmtshare is Meta-verified, has a free plan with 1,000 DMs, and takes about a minute to set up.
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