Direct Message on Instagram

This article teaches you how to send a message directly to another Instagram user. You can use either Instagram Direct or your recipient's profile options to send a direct message, but you can't send a direct message from a computer.

Steps

Using Instagram Direct

  1. Open the Instagram app. If you're already logged into Instagram, doing so will open your Instagram Home page.
    • If you aren't logged into Instagram, type in your username (or phone number) and password and tap Login.
  2. Tap the paper plane icon. It's in the top right corner of your screen. Doing so will open Instagram Direct, which is Instagram's messaging service.
    • If you aren't on the Home page, tap the house-shaped icon in the bottom left corner of the screen first.
  3. Tap New Message. It's at the bottom of the screen.
    • If you have a conversation going, you can tap it on this page instead.
  4. Tap a person whom you wish to message. You can tap as many people as you like.
    • You can also type in a username in the search bar at the top of the screen.
  5. Tap the "Write a message" field. It's at the bottom of the screen.
  6. Type in a message. If you want to send a photo instead, you can tap the icon to the left of the text field and tap a photo to select it.
  7. Tap Send. It's to the right of the message field. Doing so will send your message directly to your recipient.
    • If you're using an Android, the Send button is replaced by a checkmark.
    • If you're sending a picture, tap the arrow at the bottom of the screen.

Using Your Recipient's Profile

  1. Open the Instagram app. If you're already logged into Instagram, doing so will open your Instagram Home page.
    • If you aren't logged into Instagram, type in your username (or phone number) and password and tap Login.
  2. Tap the magnifying glass icon. It's at the bottom of the screen and to the left of the + icon.
    • You can also just scroll through the Home tab until you find a post from the person.
  3. Tap the search bar. It's at the top of the screen.
  4. Type in a person's name. As you type, you should see suggestions pop up under the search bar.
  5. Tap a person's name. Doing so will take you to their profile.
  6. Tap "..." (iPhone) or ⋮ (Android). It's in the top right corner of the screen.
  7. Select Send Message. You'll see this option toward the bottom of the menu that pops up.
  8. Tap the "Write a message" field. It's at the bottom of the screen.
  9. Type in a message. If you want to send a photo instead, you can tap the icon to the left of the text field and tap a photo to select it.
  10. Tap Send. This is to the right of your message field. Doing so will send your message to your selected recipient.
    • If you're using an Android, the "Send" button is a checkmark.
    • If you're sending a picture, tap the arrow at the bottom of the screen.

Tips

  • If you receive a message from someone you don't follow, it won't appear directly in your inbox; instead, you'll see it in your "Message Requests" section of the inbox.
  • While you can't use Instagram Direct from the Instagram website on a computer, you can download an emulator like Bluestacks from which you can log into your Instagram account and send messages.

Warnings

  • Don't give out personal information to strangers.

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10 Second Summary

1. Open Instagram.
2. Tap the Instagram Direct or the Home icon.
3. Tap New Message.
4. Select a recipient.
5. Tap the "Write a message" field.
6. Type your message.
7. Tap Send or the checkmark icon.

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