How to Send a Direct Message to a Private Instagram Account

Unlike a public Instagram account, a private Instagram account has several limitations for people who aren't followers of that account. As you know, to follow a private account, you will have to send a 'following request,' which has to be accepted by the account owner. However, today's question is: Can you message a private account on Instagram?

The answer is, of course, a YES, so keep reading to learn how to send a private message on Instagram to a private account.

How to Send a Direct Message to a Private Instagram Account [Mobile App]

When using your phone application, there are two simple ways (procedures) in which you can send a DM to a private Instagram account.

About Direct Messages on Instagram

Direct Messages are private messages between one Instagram user and another user or group of users. You can send posts from your feed, disappearing photos, and videos without following or being followed by that user.

Send DM from the Profile of the Private Account

Step 1. Start by opening your Instagram account.

Step 2. Select the private account you intend to send a direct message to on Instagram.

Step 3. At the top right corner of your screen, you will see three dots (…); Tap on those dots, and a pop-up will appear with several options for you.

Step 4. Select Send Message by simply tapping on it.

Step 5. A chat window will open for you to type, and you can now type and send a text.

Send DM from Instagram DM Section

Alternatively, you can use this method to send a DM to a private account:

Step 1. Open your Instagram app and sign in if needed.

Step 2. After that, tap on the chat icon in the upper right corner of your screen.

Step 3. On the search bar, type the name of the person you want to send a DM to.

Step 4. Select and tap on the profile you would like to send a message to, and the chat window will open.

Using both options, you will not be able to chat with that person immediately after sending a message. This is because they have to accept your message request first to continue the conversation with them.

How to Send DM to a Private Instagram Account on PC

Besides using your Instagram phone app, you can also use the Instagram web to chat or access your Instagram account. So, if you are currently using a PC to access your Instagram account and want to know how to message a private Instagram account on a PC, follow these steps:

1. Start by opening your Instagram account.
2. Head over to the chat section by tapping on the Chat icon at the top.
3. On the chat page, use the search bar to search for the person (using their name or username) you intend to send a DM on Instagram.
4. Select that person's profile from the search results and then click Next on the top right corner of the page.
5. This will direct you to the chat section, where you can write and send your text directly.

Your Child Is Constantly Messaging a Private Account on Instagram?

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For emergent cases, you can even see the live Android screen of your child to ensure their safety online.

Can You Block DMs on Instagram?

Yes, you can.
If you have someone who keeps texting you and you're not interested in chatting with them, you can block them. Thanks to Instagram privacy settings, blocking someone or DMs is now very easy.

How Can I Block Direct Messaging on Instagram Without Blocking Someone?

There are several ways you can use to stop direct messaging on Instagram, and you will have to choose which one is ideal for you. So, which one of these two will you use:

1) Mute Contact

You can choose this option if you have one, two, or a couple of people you want to stop receiving direct messages from. The mute contact feature is a very important feature in that it helps you stop messages from someone without blocking them.

To mute a message, you will have to do the following:

When you use this option, the other person will not be notified and will not know that you've muted them.

2) Disabling DM from Strangers

Another option for stopping DMs is to disable direct messages from strangers. By default, anyone with an Instagram account can text you regardless of whether or not they follow you or if you follow them.

Therefore, this might lead to receiving many messages from people you don't know or are not interested in.

To disable DMs in Instagram, head to settings, then privacy > Messages > Your followers on Instagram > select Don't receive requests.

3) Restrict User

A subtle way of blocking someone on Instagram is by restricting them. The fact is that restricting a user won't stop someone from texting you or from you receiving the message. However, this option will redirect their messages to the requests folder, meaning you won't be bothered by notifications or seeing their text on the normal chats page.

The good thing about this option is that the other person won't know whether you have restricted their messages. All they will see is that they have successfully sent you a message.

Bottomline

Overall, learning how to direct message somebody on Instagram is a pretty straightforward step that you can complete with just a couple of clicks and within minutes.

You can send a private message on Instagram to private and public Instagram accounts unless that person has already blocked you.

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