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Direct on Instagram: how to find, use, and check messages

20.04.2023

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Nikiforov Aleksandr

Direct on Instagram is a messenger that allows you to communicate with other users of the social network, send messages and photos, and also create group chats. Want to write someone a private message on Instagram? Just go to Direct.

Where is Direct on Instagram?

In the upper right corner of the screen, on your profile page. To write a message to another user, you need to click on the Direct icon, select the desired person, and that's it! If you are using Instagram on a computer, to enter Direct, you need to click on the message icon in the upper right corner of the screen. If you are using a mobile phone, to enter Direct, you need to click on the paper airplane icon in the upper right corner of the screen.

How to check messages in Direct?

To check your messages in Direct, you need to open it and scroll through the list of conversations to the desired chat. If you have new messages, their icon will be highlighted in color. You can also set up notifications for new messages so you don't miss important messages.

How to write a message?

Using Direct on Instagram is very simple. To write a message, you need to select a user, click on their name, and enter the message text. Along with the text, you can send photos and videos, use emojis and stickers to spice up your messages. To create a group chat, you need to select several users and click the "Create Group" button.

Direct on Instagram also allows you to share posts from your feed with each other. To do this, click the paper airplane icon under the post and select the user you want to send it to.

Stories and polls in Direct

In addition, you can create stories (stories) in Instagram Direct that will only be visible to selected users. To do this, click on the "Create Story" button in the upper left corner of the screen, select the desired photos or videos, and send them to selected users.

You can also use the poll or survey feature in Instagram Direct. To do this, you need to create a story with a question, select the "Poll" option, set response options, and send the story to selected users. They will be able to vote for one of the answer options.

Video calls in Direct

In Instagram Direct, you can also use the video call and audio call functions. To do this, select the user you want to contact, click on the phone icon in the upper right corner of the screen, and select the desired type of call.

Thus, Direct on Instagram is a convenient and easy way to communicate with other users of the platform, allowing not only messaging but also sharing content, creating stories, conducting polls, and making calls. It greatly simplifies interaction between users and helps maintain connection and communication within the community.


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