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How to Send Instagram DMs from Your Computer (PC or Mac)

Staring at your phone’s tiny screen and typing on its tiny keys to reply to each Instagram DM you receive is not the most efficient way to interact with your customers.

But those days are over.

As of 2020, any Instagram user in the world can send an Instagram DM online, from their PC or Mac, as well as from their phone.

*Sliding into your DMs*

Now you can get and send Instagram Direct messages on desktop, no matter where you are in the world 👍 pic.twitter.com/CT2SwuxHTv

— Instagram (@instagram) April 10, 2020

Now, your brand now has more options when replying to Instagram DMs. And considering more than 200 million users visit at least one business profile each day, there’s a good chance some Instagram users will reach out to your brand directly via DM.

What does “DM” mean on Instagram?

How to send Instagram DMs on your computer (PC or Mac)

How to send Instagram DMs from the Instagram app

How to send Instagram DMs using Hootsuite (on desktop and mobile)

How to delete Instagram DMs

8 best practices for sending and responding to Instagram DMs

Bonus: Save time and download 20 free, customizable Instagram DM templates for your brand, including greetings, partnership requests, FAQ responses, replies to complaints, and more.

What does “DM” mean on Instagram?

DM means direct messaging.

On Instagram, DMs are private messages between one Instagram user and another user, or group of users.

Instagram DMs don’t show up in your brand’s feed, profile or in search. And they won’t for your followers, either. Only you and those you are communicating with can see the direct messages.

On Instagram, DMs are sent by Instagram Direct. Think of this as an email inbox where private messages are collected.

On both desktop and mobile, access Instagram Direct to see your Instagram DMs by clicking on the paper airplane icon.

When you see a red numbered notification over the paper airplane icon, you’ll know there’s an unread DM to be read.

How to send Instagram DMs on your computer (PC or Mac)

Anyone with an Instagram account can create or reply to Instagram DMs from the browser version of the app, from a desktop computer, without any special downloads or features. This makes it easier for your brand to respond to an influx or high volume of DMs.

(If that high volume of DMs is coming from more than one Instagram account or several profiles across different social media platforms, you’re better off using a social media management tool like Hootsuite to handle DMs — more on that in the next section!)

Whether you’re replying to an Instagram DM on a PC or creating an Instagram DM on a Mac, the process is the same:

1. Log into your brand’s Instagram account

Log in to instagram.com using whichever web browser you prefer. There is no specific Instagram DM browser to use.

2. Click on the paper airplane icon

To navigate to Instagram Direct, click on the paper airplane icon in the web page’s top right hand corner.

3. See all your Instagram DMs

All your brand’s direct messages and interactions show here. Unread direct messages will show first in the list.

You’ll also see the option to create a new DM. Click on the blue Send Message button to begin a new interaction.

Type in a user’s handle to begin a new one-on-one interaction. You can message any brand or user that you follow.

Or create a group for an Instagram DM. On Instagram Direct, you can send DMs to up to 32 people.

From your desktop, you can also like, copy or report a DM by clicking on the three buttons next to the Instagram DM.

4. Send other users’ content

As well as written messages, Instagram DMs can include photos, polls, GIFs, Instagram Stories and IGTV clips. Your brand might want to interact with users by sharing other users’ content in a DM.

Navigate to the photo, video or IGTV you want to share privately. Click on the paper airplane icon under that post.

Then, select how you want to share that content.

By clicking on Share to Direct, you can type in the Instagram user you want to send the content to directly via Instagram DM.

How to send Instagram DMs from the Instagram app

Sending Instagram DMs from the Instagram app is just as easy:

1.

Open the app on your phone

Download the Instagram app from the App Store or Google Play.

2. Click on the paper airplane icon

This will open all your Instagram DMs.

3. Engage with your users

Reply to customers’ queries by tapping on the unread message and writing a response in the Message bar.

And just like on desktop, you can choose one-on-one DMs or send to a group of up to 32.

4. Share others’ content

Any time you see the paper airplane icon, click on it to send that content privately.

Bonus: Save time and download 20 free, customizable Instagram DM templates for your brand, including greetings, partnership requests, FAQ responses, replies to complaints, and more.

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How to send Instagram DMs using Hootsuite (on desktop and mobile)

If you manage more than one Instagram account or your brand receives DMs on more than one social media platform, a social media management tool like Hootsuite can save you a lot of time.  

With Hootsuite, you can answer messages and comments from all of your Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts in one social inbox. No more clicking through countless browser tabs to check for new DMs, or accidentally forgetting to respond until customers get fed up.

To start answering Instagram DMs using Hootsuite, follow these simple steps:

1. Connect (or re-connect) your Instagram profiles

If you’re new to Hootsuite, follow this guide to add an Instagram account to your dashboard.

If you’ve previously used Hootsuite for Instagram analytics or scheduling, but you haven’t connected Instagram with the Hootsuite Inbox yet, follow these steps to re-connect your account. 

In both cases, you will be prompted to follow a few simple steps to authenticate your account. 

Once you’re done, make sure that your Instagram profile settings allow sharing messages with your Hootsuite account:

  1. Go to Settings and tap Privacy.
  2. Tap Messages.
  3. In Connected Tools, use the Allow Access to Messages switch to enable sharing.

Note: Hootsuite Inbox is compatible with Instagram Business accounts.

2. Go to your Hootsuite Inbox

In your Hootsuite dashboard, navigate to the Inbox. 

Here, you can see interactions from your connected Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts. 

The Inbox collects 4 types of Instagram messages: 

  • Direct messages
  • Replies to your Instagram Stories
  • Quick reactions to your Stories
  • Mentions of your account in other users’ Stories

3. Reply to Instagram DMs

All that’s left is to engage with your followers. 

Follow these social media customer service best practices to make sure your message responses are always on fleek. (Does anyone say on fleek anymore? Asking for a Millennial friend.) 

If you’re part of a team managing social media DMs, you can easily assign messages to other team members (who will be notified by email) and sort your inbox by assignment, social network, message type and date. 

How to delete Instagram DMs

Depending on your brand’s social media policy, you may want to delete Instagram DMs.

To delete Instagram DMs from your PC or Mac:

1. Navigate to Instagram Direct

Click on the paper airplane icon in the top navigation bar.

2. Click on the communication you want to delete

Then click on the information icon by the user’s profile picture.

3. Click Delete Chat

That will bring up this screen:

Then, you can choose to Delete Chat. This will only delete the conversation for you. It will still be visible for the others included in the conversation.

Also under the “Details” section, there is also the option to Block, Report or Mute Messages. Muting simply means you won’t get notifications for new incoming DMs for this conversation.

To delete Instagram DMs using the mobile app:

1. Navigate to Instagram Direct

Click on the paper airplane icon in the navigation bar.

2. Swipe or hold the communication thread you want to delete

If you’re using iOS, swipe left on the message you want to delete. If you’re using Android, press and hold the thread you want to delete.

This brings up two options. Mute the message to stop seeing new notifications for this thread. Or delete the message.

3. Click Delete

This action will only delete the conversation for you.

8 best practices for sending and responding to Instagram DMs

Engaging with your customers and responding to Instagram DMs is just one way to effectively use Instagram for business and gain more Instagram followers.

Here are some essential tips to keep in mind.

Set up notifications for Instagram DMs

Make sure your brand sees all the new, incoming Instagram DMs that it receives.

On both desktop and mobile, navigate to Settings. Choose Notifications (or Push Notifications if you’re on desktop).

Then under Direct Messages, make sure the From Everyone (if you’re working on desktop) options are selected.

And make sure all the On (if you’re working on mobile) options are selected. This will ensure your brand sees all its new incoming DMs.

Use Instagram Quick Replies

Chances are, your brand is going to get a lot of similar questions over Instagram Direct. Instead of typing out the same reply, save time by making the most of the Instagram Quick Replies feature.

Set up a Creator Account with Instagram. Not only will this enable the Quick Replies feature, it will provide more options for organizing and managing your Instagram DMs, like the two-tab inbox.

Find Quick Replies as an option under Settings. To create a Quick Reply:

  • Click on the “+” button in the top right hand corner.
  • Type out a reply to a commonly asked question.
  • Choose a one-word keyboard shortcut for that message.

When replying to an Instagram DM, type the one word into Instagram Direct. Click the blue “Insert a quick reply” button” and the full response you’ve saved will autofill.

Acknowledge when a new message has been received

That way, even if your team isn’t able to respond to the direct message immediately, your customer isn’t met with silence.

You might:

  • Thank the customer for getting in touch.
  • Let them know their message has been received.
  • Set an expectation for how long it will take the team to get to their query.

This helps foster a relationship between the user and your brand. It also boosts customer service, setting expectations for when that customer can expect a conversation with your brand.

Then follow up promptly

Don’t leave your customers hanging!

And the faster your brand can reply, the better. According to the analysis and advisory firm Convince & Convert, 42% of customers who complain to a company over social media expect a response within 60 minutes.

Waiting too long to reply to a customer could result in them losing trust in your brand.

Write in your brand voice

Whatever your brand’s tone, be sure to use that same voice in your Instagram DMs.

Remember to:

  • Be authentic and personable. Show your customer they’re interacting with a real person who cares about their experience with your brand.
  • Don’t use jargon. Avoid using these words and phrases.
  • Make sure communication is easy to understand. Irony, sarcasm and jokes might be misinterpreted by the reader or cause offence. Leave no room for misinterpretation.

Make sure there are no spelling mistakes

Make sure your writing reflects your brand in a professional way.

Check for typos, spelling mistakes and grammar errors. Read over your DM for flow. And if your company manages multiple brands and has multiple Instagram accounts, make sure you’re working with the right account.

Keep your writing short and sweet

If someone is reaching out to your brand directly, they want an answer quickly. So avoid the chit-chat. Get right to it.

Address your customers’ DM right away. Write in a way that is easy to read. Write short sentences.

And don’t fear short paragraphs.

Doing all this makes it easier for customers to find the answer to their query.

Don’t forget to sign off

Finally, bring closure to the conversation by:

  • Asking the customer if there’s anything else they need help with.
  • Thanking them for their business or loyalty to your company.
  • Wishing them a great day.

Closing off is a personable way to communicate, but also ensures your customer doesn’t feel snubbed or shut down before the conversation is over.

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How To Check Instagram Messages On Your PC

How to Check and Send Instagram DMs on Your Computer!


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Currently, Instagram’s website has some significant limitations. Compared to the app, Instagram on a desktop is very bare-bones. The biggest limitation is that, on the web version, you can’t create or even read your direct messages — they don’t even appear on the interface. It’s as if the direct message feature, doesn’t even exist. Kind of surprising for such an important feature.

However, there’s no need to panic. While the web version of Instagram doesn’t allow you access to your DMs, there are three different routes to take that will let you use Instagram’s DM features in a desktop environment.

In this article, I will show you a few different approaches and walk you through the process of getting set up with each one.

Plan A: Download the Instagram Windows 10 App

Quick Links

  • Plan A: Download the Instagram Windows 10 App
    • Step 1
    • Step 2
    • Step 3
    • Sending Messages
    • Step 1
    • Step 2
    • Step 3
    • Sending Images and Videos
    • Can’t Enable Microphone Access
  • Plan B: Emulating a Smartphone
    • BlueStacks
    • Nox
    • Installing Instagram on an Emulator
    • Step 1
    • Step 2
    • Step 3
    • Step 4
  • Plan C: Using Vysor to Mirror Your Smartphone
    • Step 1
    • Step 2
    • Step 3
    • Step 4
  • Final Thoughts

If you have Windows 10, one simple way to get access to your DMs is to download the Instagram app for Windows 10. The app is a way better alternative to the website if you’re using a PC.

This app lets you manage your profile, message your friends and take photos and videos on the fly with your computer’s webcam and microphone.

Getting this app is as easy as going to the Microsoft App Store and downloading it. Here are all the steps:

Step 1

Click Get, and wait for the download to complete.

Step 2

Start Instagram from your start menu. Allow the app to access your Instagram contacts.

Click Sign In at the very bottom. Look closely, because it’s easy to miss.

Seriously, it’s like they’re hiding it from the police or something.

Step 3

Log in using your Instagram credentials.

Now you’re looking at your Instagram feed, which will look more like the smartphone app than the desktop website.

…your feed is probably more exciting than my feed.

The important difference? Look in the upper right-hand corner of the Instagram window. There it is — that paper airplane icon.

Tap (well, click – you’re on a Windows desktop now)  that icon and you’ll be able to see your direct messages.

Sending Messages

Sending messages in the app is very simple. From the DM section of the app:

Step 1

Click on Send Message.

Step 2

In the search field, type the name or username of the person you want to message, and click the circle by the correct person.

Step 3

Click Next when the message window pops up and type your message and click Send.

It’s just as easy as sending the message from your phone.

Sending Images and Videos

If a regular message is just too passé for you, you feel a selfie coming on, or you have a cat, then check out the image taking, editing, and sending feature of this handy desktop app.

First, however, you’ll need to give the app permission to communicate with your camera and microphone.

1. Click on the camera icon. This is located on the bottom left of your message window or at the top of your main feed.

2. Click Enable Camera Access.

3. Click Yes to confirm.

4. Click Enable Microphone Access.

5. Click Yes to confirm.

Now, (assuming you have a webcam on your PC) you should be looking at yourself as if you were about to take a selfie from your smartphone. Click the button to take a photo or click and hold it to start a video. Once you’ve taken the picture, you can add stickers, captions, and more — just like the mobile Instagram app.

When you’re ready to send it, click Send To. You’ll be redirected to a list of your followers. Select all of the followers that you want to share your new creation with, and then click Send.

Can’t Enable Microphone Access

If you’re anything like me when I first tried to do this, then you’ll keep clicking the Enable Microphone Access button fruitlessly.

For a lot of people, Instagram’s microphone permissions are turned off by default. Thankfully, turning them on is a piece of cake.

1. Hit the Windows key and ‘I’ at the same time. This will bring up your settings.

2. Click Privacy.

3. Click Microphone from the list on the left-hand side.

4. Scroll down to Instagram and make sure the microphone permissions are toggled on. The bar should be blue when it’s on.

After doing this, go back and try enabling microphone access again.

Also, keep in mind that, while it’s more powerful than the website, the desktop app still doesn’t live up to the mobile version.

Rather than simply sharing whatever strikes your fancy, you can take photos and videos on the fly and share them via direct messaging only. You can’t share anything saved to your computer, nor can you take photos and videos on the fly and share them in general.

Plan B: Emulating a Smartphone

Maybe you don’t have Windows 10, or maybe you don’t like the Windows 10 version of the Instagram app.

Not to worry – if you have any modern computer at all, there is another simple way to access your Instagram DMs (and the other great Instagram features as well) on your desktop: by emulating a smartphone.

One of the great things about the Android operating system, which pretty much every non-Apple smartphone uses, is that it is simple to emulate. In fact, there are a number of excellent Android emulators out there, in both free and premium versions.

By installing one of these emulators on your computer, you can download the Instagram app (or most other apps for that matter) and run it on your computer just as if it were a great big smartphone.

(A lot of people do this for Android games, actually, because playing Android games on a 36″ LCD monitor using a mouse and keyboard is often a lot more fun than trying to scrunch everything into a 5-inch screen.)

There are two fantastic Android emulators out right now, and I’ll discuss setting up each of them in turn.

BlueStacks

The BlueStacks App Player uses a modified variant of the Android OS designed to work well with emulation. It’s perfect for running apps like Instagram.

Here’s how you can easily set it up:

  1. Download and install the BlueStacks App Player.
  2. Log in using your Google account and set up a profile.
  3. Load the Instagram app through the Play Store.

When you run BlueStacks, it opens up a window that looks like any Android tablet screen. It has the usual Android interface, but you control it with a mouse or touch if you have a touchscreen. As of April 2019, Bluestacks emulates Android N (7.1.2).

From there, you can download and use Instagram seamlessly.

Nox

Nox is aimed more at the serious Android gamer who would like to play Android games on a big screen, but it will run Instagram without a hitch. (There are some great Android games that are simply amazing once translated off that 6″ display.) Like BlueStacks, Nox is not a perfect emulation of Android, but it runs apps very very well.

  1. Download the Nox player.
  2. Set up the player with your preferences and defaults.
  3. Load Instagram through the Play store.

Nox runs Android Kit Kat.

Bluestacks has both free and premium support levels, while Nox only has a free service. At the free level, both show occasional ads; it isn’t intrusive or overly disruptive. Bluestacks does offer a premium membership with no ads, better tech support, and custom desktops for $2/month.

Installing Instagram on an Emulator

Let’s walk through the process of installing Instagram on an emulated Android on your PC. For purposes of this walkthrough, I’ll be using Nox but the steps are identical for both emulators.

Step 1

Start your emulator program.

Step 2

Click or tap the Google Play store icon or type “Instagram” in the search bar.

Step 3

Click or tap on Instagram. Click or tap on Install and allow the app access to your hardware. Let your emulator download the app and install it.

Step 4

Launch Instagram normally from your emulator’s home screen and use it as you would on a smartphone.

Just like that, you should be able to use Instagram on your PC just as you would on your smartphone.

Plan C: Using Vysor to Mirror Your Smartphone

Vysor is a handy utility program that lets you connect your Android smartphone (not available for iOS – sorry) to your Windows 10 PC, Mac, or Linux box via a USB cable or wireless network.

You run a utility on your phone to launch the connection and another utility on the PC side to receive the connection, and then your smartphone display is mirrored perfectly to your desktop.

You use your mouse and keyboard to navigate, which makes handling big workflows in Instagram effortless. Best of all, it’s your actual phone, just easier to use — so any changes you make to the local environment and to your file library are made right where they need to be. It’s an extremely elegant solution.

Vysor comes in two versions, free and paid. The free version works well but limits the screen resolution so that your desktop picture is not quite as high-resolution as your smartphone’s screen. In addition, in the free version you have to use a USB cable to tether your device; you cannot connect wirelessly.

The premium version has some other advantages, such as a fullscreen mode, drag, and drop file functionality, and the ability to share your Vysor session with people on other computers. The paid version of Vysor costs $2.50 per month, $10 per year, or $40 for a lifetime subscription.

For anyone who uses their smartphone and a desktop PC, it is one of the best investments you can make, and the free version is quite adequate to test the functionality and see if Vysor will work for you.

Getting Vysor set up is relatively straightforward.

Step 1

On your Android smartphone, download and install the Vysor app from the Google Play store. On your Windows, Mac, or Linux desktop, download and install the Vysor app for desktop.

Step 2

Connect your Android smartphone to your desktop computer with a USB cable. Run the Vysor app on your smartphone.

Step 3

Run the Vysor app on your desktop.

Step 4

Click “View” in the Vysor desktop app to connect the two machines.

There are a variety of settings you can play with to adjust the display, etc., but the defaults will work just fine.

Final Thoughts

Sometimes, using Instagram on your PC is just more convenient than having to use it on your phone. Unfortunately, though, the Instagram website simply isn’t as powerful as the mobile app.

As a result, you’ll have to resort to other methods if you want to use Instagram on your PC. Fortunately, it’s easier than you might think.

Now you can run Instagram on your phone, but mirror it to your desktop machine, and work far more efficiently and effectively.

How to DM on Instagram on PC and Chrome

Instagram needs no introduction. This amazing photo sharing app has gradually become one of the most popular social media platforms with its new trendy features. The good news is that many of these features are also available on the web, with one exception - Instagram DMs.

Yes, you can view your friends' Instagram stories or even search and follow hashtags. You can even post images from the web version. However, you cannot check or send a message. And if you're an avid Instagram fan like me (who has to stare at your desktop most of the day), this can be a huge problem.

Fortunately, all is not lost. There are many solutions in the form of Chrome apps and extensions to help you view and reply to private Instagram messages without leaving your computer. Yes, you read that right, there is no need to open the Instagram app on your smartphones.

Disclaimer: We are not responsible for any problems that occur after installing these applications and extensions. So proceed with caution and at your own risk.

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Method XNUMX: how to view the Instagram data management system on PC

Viewing Instagram posts on PC is not rocket science and there are many applications and tools that make it possible. In our case, the IG tool came to the rescue: dm. The name speaks for itself.

IG: dm Not only does it display all of your Instagram messages, but it also allows you to reply to incoming messages, similar to Facebook Messenger.

Download IG: dm

All you have to do is download and install the app. After that, log in with your username and password, and that's it.

Once the scan is complete, you will see all messages on the left and the message bar on the right. Just click on one and start chatting.

While IG:dm lets you chat with your followers, it doesn't have all the features of Instagram like GIFs, likes, and the ability to send audio messages.

At the moment, you can only exchange images and emoticons, except for standard text. In addition, double-clicking on a message will like it, similar to the function of the phone.

In addition to the above, IG:dm has a number of functions. No, you can search messages and accounts using the search box, or you can resize the DM window.

However, most of these functions are intended for advanced users. When you upgrade, you can sign in to multiple accounts, use Slack's emoji search, or directly quote chat messages.

All in all IG:dm is a great tool for your PC. It's easy to use and the fact that it directly reproduces the Instagram interface is the cherry on top.

However, please note that sometimes this tool may be slightly slower to respond. Also, you cannot see the message request with this tool.

Method XNUMX: How to View Instagram Data Management Systems in Chrome

It is much easier to view messages in Google Chrome. And the best thing is that you don't need any other setup. A simple stretch does the trick.

The advantage these plugins have over custom applications and tools is that they act like emulators. As a result, you get the same experience as the DM section on your phone, but on a bigger screen.

The most useful extension for me is direct message for Instagram. As mentioned above, it almost replicates the look and feel of the Instagram app.

Get a direct message for Instagram

Once you add an extension to Chrome, it doesn't need a separate login. If you are logged into your profile, the extension captures your login credentials from your browser. Once you're done, click on the little DM icon in your browser and bam! Hey Instagram.

Now all you have to do is click on the DM icon and you are ready to start chatting. In addition, you can send hearts and pictures, as well as emoticons. In addition, you may also like old posts.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to send gifs and stickers. In addition, you can also block or report an account from a small window or create a group chat.

Unlike IG:dm, you can also see post requests. Not only that, direct message for Instagram also allows you to allow or deny the request.

What I liked about the Direct Message for Instagram addon is that it's clean and simple. There are no ads here and you don't need to install any third party emoji sending tools.

Just click the icon when you need to check your private messages and click outside the window when your work is done. Yes, it's that simple.

Are there alternatives?

Of course, these two tools are not the only ones on the market for viewing Instagram DMs. There are other tools, such as the Internet for Instagram Plus DM.

Visit the Instagram Plus DM website.

This is almost the same as the above function. However, there are quite a few ads between them. In addition, you will need a third-party plugin to send emojis. On the other hand, you can see the number of subscribers or new posts just by hovering over the icon in the status bar.

Talk like a boss!

So, here's how you can view DMs on Instagram without getting up from your computer and browser. Which method will you choose? Standalone app or great Chrome extension?

Let us know what you think of both methods in the comment section below.

What does DM mean on Instagram: hashtag meaning, usage

Author Ekaterina Murakaeva For reading 8 min. Posted by

There are a lot of abbreviations on Instagram, most of which are far from always clear to new users. Bloggers and shops often use the mysterious acronym DM in their posts. Let's figure out what dm is on Instagram and how and when this abbreviation should be used.

Content

  1. How the abbreviation DM on Instagram
  2. is deciphered when it is used
  3. How to send a DM message on Instagram
  4. from the section "Direct"
    5. from the recipient of the recipient of the message
  5. that it is possible
  6. DM ME sticker
  7. What it is used for
  8. How to post it in stories
  9. Why the DM ME sticker is not among the available stickers
  10. Promoting your profile on Instagram using promotion services

How the abbreviation DM stands for on Instagram

Like in any other social network, abbreviations are very popular on Instagram. Previously, the photo network did not have its own service for exchanging personal messages, and the developers “sewn” the Direct messenger to Instagram. Then the abbreviation DM appeared, which stands for direct message, which can literally be translated from English as “direct message”. So DMs are essentially private messages on Instagram.

When it is used

Of course, any user can use the abbreviation in their posts and stories. However, most often the DM abbreviation can be seen very often in store accounts, so administrators convey that details about the product and its price can be found by writing a private message. Bloggers can also write DMs in stories (since there are no comments in stories) when they want to know the opinion of subscribers about something, or even in posts, if, for example, they conduct a survey on a rather delicate issue that many do not want to discuss in open comments . The abbreviation can be used as an abbreviation, a hashtag, and even a verb (DM me, which means "write me").

How to send a DM message to Instagram

There are several ways to send a user a private message on Instagram.

From the ”Direct” section

One way to send a private message on Instagram is from the Direct section. To do this, do the following:

  1. Open the application on the main page (click on the image of the house at the bottom left).
  2. Click on the image of a speech bubble with a lightning bolt in the upper right corner (in some versions there is an image of a paper airplane in this place).
  3. Click on the picture of a sheet and a pencil in the upper right corner.
  4. Select the user to send a message to (you can send the same text to several people, then a group chat will be created). You can enter a nickname in the search bar to speed up the process.
  5. Click "Create a chat" in the upper right corner.
  6. Write a message in the corresponding line and click "Send".

From the message recipient page

You can send a private message to a user while on their profile page. For this you need:

  1. Click on the “Write” button below the photo and basic profile information.
  2. Enter the text in the appropriate field at the bottom of the page and click "Submit".

What can be sent in a message

In a personal message on Instagram, you can send not only plain text, but also a voice (audio) message. To do this, you need to hold down the microphone icon in the text input line. You can also send an image (for this, you need to click on the icon of a picture with a mountain in the message input field), a GIF sticker (a square emoticon in the message input field), conduct a video chat (indicated by the camera image in the upper right corner). Professional account holders can also create a template for quick replies (an ellipsis icon in the message input field) and flag important contacts (the flag icon in the upper right corner).

To whom you can send

A private message can be sent to any Instagram user, be it a former classmate, a well-known blogger or an online store. To send a message, you do not need to be subscribed to this account.

Important! Messages from people the user doesn't follow are not visible directly in the chat list. In this case, a request for correspondence will be indicated at the top, which can be rejected or accepted.

DM ME sticker

Instagram has added a "DM Me" or "Message to me" sticker to its collection of stickers in stories. It can be added to stories to attract the attention of subscribers.

What it's used for

The "Message me" sticker allows you to send private messages directly from Stories. If earlier you could often see the inscriptions “To make an appointment for a haircut, write to Direct”, “For details on sizes and availability, write to Direct”, now it’s enough to add a sticker. This significantly increases the response of the audience, since earlier a person could be too lazy to go to the user's account and look for direct, or he switched to other stories and simply forgot what he wanted to write. Now you can write a message without taking any extra steps, and then continue viewing your friends' stories. You can place a sticker not only to sign up for a service. With the help of such a sticker, you can increase the activity of the audience, show readiness for communication and discussion.

How to post in stories

Like other stickers, the "Message me" sticker is located in the sticker attachment menu. To add it to your stories, you need to do the following:

  1. Start creating a story by swiping the screen to the right, clicking on the icon, or clicking on the plus below your profile photo.
  2. Take a photo or video or select a desired file from the gallery.
  3. Click on the "Stickers" icon at the top of the page and select "Message me".

You can add text above the sticker, change its color (multi-colored circle at the top of the screen), size, place it in any part of the screen.

Why is the DM ME sticker missing from the available stickers

This feature is a relatively recent Instagram update and may not be available to all users. Another common problem is an outdated version of the application. You can try to log out of your account and log in again or update the version of the smartphone operating system and the Instagram application. If these actions did not help, all that remains is to wait: after a while, the new sticker will become available to all users.

Promoting your profile on Instagram using cheat services

Stickers are a great help to increase the activity of an existing audience, but for effective account promotion, you need to increase all indicators, including pure subscribers.

One of the most convenient promotion services is DoSMM. The service works around the clock and does not require installation on a smartphone or computer, but if the user has any difficulties or questions, the technical support of the service is always ready to help him.

DoSMM takes care of all the promotion work, which allows you to make your Instagram page more popular while its owner is doing what he really likes, for example, taking cool new photos.

Why write a DM on Instagram?

Sometimes subscribers have questions that they don't want to ask in the comments, or they are afraid that the user might not notice them. The DM inscription and sticker communicate openness to communication, moreover, they call for it even those who were not going to write, which helps to increase the activity of the audience.

Where is the direct on Instagram on the computer?

Private messaging on Instagram can only be done using the smartphone or tablet app. Sending dm from a computer without installing third-party software will not work.

Where to put the stress in the word "direct"?

The word direct, which is pronounced “direct” in the original language, has become so firmly established in life that it is increasingly written in Cyrillic, that is, “direct” and, accordingly, they try to pronounce it in the Russian manner. It is too early to talk about the normative fixing of stress, but in English this word is pronounced with an accent on the second syllable, and in Russian there is a related word "director", also with an accent on the second syllable.

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