A message on Instagram is not automatically private. If you want to send a message that is private, you need to use the direct message function.

To find your messages on Instagram, open the app and tap on the “message” icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen. This will open your message inbox. If you have any new messages, they’ll be at the top of the list.

Yes, you can send a direct message to someone on Instagram even if you don’t follow them. To do this, find the person’s profile and tap the three dots in the top right corner of the screen. Then, select “Send Message.

To send an Instagram message, first, open the app and then swipe left to open the messages screen. Tap the plus sign in the top right corner of the screen to create a new message, and then enter the username of the person you want to message. Once you’ve entered the username, type your message and tap send.

There’s no right or wrong answer to this question – it’s entirely up to the person messaging and the person being messaged. Some people might find it weird, while others might not. If you’re not sure whether or not it’s weird, it’s probably best to err on the side of caution and not message someone you don’t know very well on Instagram.

There is no sure way to know if someone has opened your direct message on Instagram, but there are a few things you can do to try and figure it out. One thing you can do is check the number of messages that have been sent to your account since you sent the original message. If the number of messages has increased since you sent the original message, then it’s likely that the other person has opened it.

There could be a few reasons why you’re not seeing your messages on Instagram. One possibility is that your app is set to “hide” messages from people you don’t follow. To change this setting, open the Instagram app and go to your profile. Under the Options tab, select “Message Settings” and then toggle “Hide Inbox From Non-Followers” off.Another possibility is that you’ve blocked the sender.

A message request on Instagram is a request from someone you don’t follow to send you a direct message. To view message requests, go to the Messages tab in your profile and tap the (1) icon in the top right corner.

Yes, you can DM someone who doesn’t follow you. However, they will not receive your message if they are not following you.

There are a few ways to tell if someone is talking to someone else on Instagram. One way is to look at the person’s profile picture. If the person’s profile picture is different than when they last posted, then they might be talking to someone else. Another way is to look at the person’s story. If the person has a story with two people in it, then they might be talking to someone else.