DMs are where real conversations happen on Instagram.
Sending a DM
Tap the paper plane or messenger icon, search a person and type. You can send text, photos, videos, voice notes, GIFs and posts.
Message requests
Messages from people you do not follow go to Requests. Accept, delete or block.
Group chats
Create groups with up to 250 people. See Instagram groups.
Useful features
- Reply to a specific message
- React with emojis
- Edit or unsend messages
- Vanish mode
- Pin chats
- Read receipts control (in some versions)
Privacy settings
Settings → Messages and story replies to control who can message you.
For businesses
Use saved replies, labels and fast responses. See business chat.
Problems?
See why can’t I reply to messages.
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