- Click Messages in the left navigation bar.
- You'll see your Direct Message history.
- In the address box, enter the name(s) or @username(s) of the people you wish to send a message to.
- Click Next.
- In the message box, you can include a photo, video, GIF, or emoji via Direct Message:
How do you DM on Instagram?
- In the Instagram app, find and open the profile page of the person you want to message.
- Tap "Message."
- Enter the message and add an image, video, audio, or Giphy if you want.
- When you're ready to send it, tap "Send."
What is the best way to DM?
"The best way to keep things going over DM is to ask questions," according to Melissa. "You can comment on something they posted, share moments from your own day or send them that funny meme you saw." Plus, if you discover that you have some of the same interests then you'll have more to talk about.