Instagram's read receipts are those little "Seen" notifications that tell the sender you've opened their direct message (DM). While often convenient, sometimes you might want more privacy or wish to ...

Users who you don't follow are able to send you direct messages on Instagram. Unlike messages sent by your contacts, these messages appear as message requests in the Instagram direct message folder.

Both mobile operating systems have a similar procedure for responding to a given message. 1. Open the Instagram app on your phone and tap on the Messenger icon in the upper right corner of the home ...

While much your time on the internet might be fighting trolls, being bombarded by bots and dodging people you don’t want to connect with, you have some agency when it comes to your privacy on social ...

Instagram shared today to be on the lookout for phishing attempts in direct messages. Here’s how to check if you actually have a message from Instagram and how to tighten up your security with 2FA.

Instagram is sliding into your DMs with Notes. The new feature rolled out globally Dec. 13, and it’s the latest way to stay in touch with your inner circle through super short messages. It may remind ...

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Instagram today is rolling out over a half dozen new messaging features, following promises late last year that its DM (direct message) inbox would get a significant upgrade in 2022. The changes ...

Whether you're sending a "Happy Birthday!" or freaking out over the latest episode of your favorite TV show, you can easily send GIFs to your friends in your Instagram messages. To send GIFS and ...