How Do You Direct Message On Instagram
To send your initial DM on Instagram, take an image as you usually would. You could use just the same filters to "DM photos" as you can with all other Instagram posts. When you're ready to send it directly to somebody (or a group of individuals)-- faucet NEXT as usual.
From the Share to menu in the direction of the top of the screen, faucet DIRECT (see # 1 in screenshot below). Now tap inside the Write a caption ... window, as well as type out your message (see # 2 in screenshot below).
When you're done composing your message, tap OK.
Now scroll via your list of Instagram contacts and also touch the circle alongside their name to ensure that an environment-friendly "check mark" shows up. NOTE: you can pick greater than one recipient if you intend to share a message or picture with a team of people.
When you're ready to send out the image and also message, faucet SEND TO (NAME).
When they open up Instagram, they'll be presented with a notification on the "mailbox" symbol as shown in the screenshot below.
After tapping that mailbox, they'll see that a new message as been sent from you.
When they tap the message, it's presented to them in the format highlighted below.
From here they could reply to your message.
If/when they do, you will certainly have a notification icon in your mailbox.
The "blue bubble" (see screenshot) illustrates that the image has been talked about (and also how long ago).
When you tap the 'response' in your mailbox, you'll be be able to watch their feedback, and also continue the 'conversation' if you would certainly such as.
That's it!