How to Direct Message on Instagram
Open the Instagram app., Tap the paper plane icon., Tap New Message., Tap a person whom you wish to message., Tap the "Write a message" field., Type in a message., Tap Send.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 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. -
Step 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. , It's at the bottom of the screen.
If you have a conversation going, you can tap it on this page instead. , 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. , It's at the bottom of the screen. , 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. , 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. -
Step 3: Tap New Message.
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Step 4: Tap a person whom you wish to message.
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Step 5: Tap the "Write a message" field.
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Step 6: Type in a message.
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Step 7: Tap Send.
Detailed Guide
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.
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. , It's at the bottom of the screen.
If you have a conversation going, you can tap it on this page instead. , 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. , It's at the bottom of the screen. , 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. , 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.
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