How To Use Instagram Direct Message
To send your very first DM on Instagram, take a photo as you normally would. You can use just the same filters to "DM photos" as you could with all other Instagram messages. When you're ready to send it directly to a person (or a team of people)-- tap NEXT customarily.
From the Share to food selection towards the top of the screen, tap DIRECT (see # 1 in screenshot listed below). Currently faucet 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.
Currently scroll via your listing of Instagram calls as well as tap the circle alongside their name to make sure that a green "check mark" shows up. NOTE: you could choose greater than one recipient if you want to share a message or image with a team of individuals.
When you're ready to send out the picture and also message, tap SEND TO (NAME).
When they open up Instagram, they'll exist with a notice on the "mailbox" icon as illustrated in the screenshot listed below.
After touching that mail box, they'll see that a brand-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 mail box.
The "blue bubble" (see screenshot) highlights that the photo has actually been discussed (as well as how long ago).
When you touch the 'response' in your mail box, you'll be be able to watch their reaction, and also carry on the 'conversation' if you 'd like.
That's it!