They follow first. Then the link unlocks.
Hold the link until they follow. Creator Lane checks, then unlocks the DM the moment they do. Every viral comment thread turns into followers.
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Followgate, made simple.
Gate any keyword
Put a follow gate on the same keywords you already use for Auto-DM.
Auto-checks the follow
We poll the official Graph API. The link unlocks the second the follow lands.
Counts the conversion
See how many new followers came in from each campaign. Per post.
Better together.
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What is a followgate on Instagram?
A followgate holds your link until someone follows you. When a fan comments your keyword, Creator Lane checks whether they follow your account and only unlocks the DM with your link once they do — turning a viral comment thread into new followers.
How does it check whether someone followed me?
Creator Lane polls the official Instagram Graph API to see the follow status, then sends the link the moment the follow lands. There is no manual checking and no automating your personal app.
What happens if the person does not follow?
The link stays locked. The commenter is told they need to follow to unlock it, and as soon as they do the DM with your link is sent automatically — so you never lose the lead.
Does followgate work on both comments and story replies?
Yes. You can put a follow gate on the same keywords you already use for comment auto-DM and story replies, so every surface can require a follow before the link unlocks.
Is followgate free?
Yes. The free plan includes follow-to-unlock gating with no credit card. You only move to a paid plan for higher limits or advanced features.