If you’re like most people, you probably spend a lot of time on Instagram. Whether you’re scrolling through your feed to see what your friends are up to or you’re using the app to follow celebrities and influencers, it’s likely that you’ve encountered DMs (direct messages) from people you follow. If you’re not sure how to reply to a DM, don’t worry! Here are some tips on how to handle DMs on Instagram:

  1. If someone sends you a DM and it’s not in response to one of your posts, simply ignore it. You don’t need to respond if the person isn’t asking for anything specific.
  2. If someone sends you a DM and it is in response to one of your posts, simply reply with a quick hello and let them know what you were looking at in their post. Don’t get too deep into the conversation; just let them know that you saw their post and that’s all they need from you at this point.
  3. If someone sends you a DM and it’s something more than just a hello or comment on one of your posts, be sure to check out their profile before responding. Sometimes people will send DMs that are inappropriate or unwanted, so be sure to avoid those types of messages if possible. ..