Direct messaging in the Instagram app using a desktop computer

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LevelBasic
DeviceDesktop computer
TopicMessaging
Sub-topicDirect messaging in the Instagram app using a desktop computer
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Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms today. Such an application lets thousands and thousands of users post videos, photographs, and everything in between. Not only that, but the app also lets you converse with your friends, family, brands, musicians, artists, and even individuals who share your passion. You can do so by giving them a direct message. Today’s tutorial focuses on that. Here are the steps to send an Instagram direct message with your desktop computer.
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1 The first step is to open a browser from your desktop. Let’s use Firefox for this example.
2Then type in Instagram.com on the search bar.
3Press the enter button after doing so.
4The next part is to log in with your account’s details on the empty fields and press the log-in button afterward.
5At the home screen, click on the search bar. Input the account or username you want to message. Click on the account once it appears.
6You are now at the account’s home screen. The next step is to click on the message button on the upper right portion of the page.
7You will now have a screen for the messages you will send. Click on the message bar on the bottom part of the screen.
8Type your message on the blank bar. You can also include emojis by clicking on the smiley on the left side.
9The last step is to click the send button on the right.
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It takes less than five minutes to send a direct message in the Instagram app. All you have to do is open the app, log in, and search for the account or username you will message directly. The next part is to enter your message on the empty field and hit the send button once you finish.Do contact one of our specialists once you encounter issues trying to send a message.
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