How to Direct Message Instagram
To send your very first DM on Instagram, take a photo as you usually would. You can apply all the same filters to "DM photos" as you could with all various other Instagram posts. When you prepare to send it directly to somebody (or a group of individuals)-- tap NEXT as usual.
From the Share to menu to the top of the display, 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, faucet OK.
Currently scroll through your list of Instagram get in touches with as well as tap the circle alongside their name to make sure that a green "check mark" appears. KEEP IN MIND: you could choose more than one recipient if you intend to share a message or photo with a group of individuals.
When you prepare 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" icon as highlighted in the screenshot listed below.
Upon touching that mail box, they'll see that a new message as been sent out from you.
When they touch the message, it's presented to them in the format highlighted listed below.
From here they can reply to your message.
If/when they do, you will have a notification symbol in your mailbox.
The "blue bubble" (see screenshot) shows that the photo has been talked about (as well as for how long earlier).
When you touch the 'response' in your mail box, you'll be have the ability to watch their response, as well as continue the 'conversation' if you would certainly like.
That's it!