How To Send A Direct Message To A Private Instagram Account

Well, Instagram is a popular app for posting pictures and reels and you can also direct message any person on it.

But you can’t send a message if an account is private.

Yesterday evening, my friend asks me how can I DM a private account on Instagram?

So, I told him some tricks to DM (Direct message) to a private account.

Hence, I decided to share these tricks with all the users who want to know how to perform it.

In this guide, you will learn how to send a direct message to a private account on Instagram. Simply follow the steps to do so.

Now, let’s start with the steps.

How To DM (Direct Message) A Private Account On Instagram App

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1. Send A Direct Message From the Private Account Profile

You can send a DM to a private account even if you don’t follow each other. So, here are the steps to do so.

Step 1. First, go to the Profile of the private account, to which you want to send messages.

Step 2. Now, tap on the 3 dots (More) option located at the upper right corner of your phone’s screen.

Step 3. After that, you will able to see several options, simply tap Send Message option.

Step 4. Now, you will able to send a direct message to that person from the chat window.

2. Send DM To A Private Instagram Account From DM Menu

You can also use this trick to DM a private account from Instagram DM section, because you can’t find the message option on an account’s profile that is private.

Follow the mentioned below steps to do so.

Step 1. Go to Instagram and tap on the Airplane icon (Chat) located at the upper right corner of the device screen.

Step 2. After that, the chat section will open where you have connected with people by sending and receiving messages to each other.

Step 3. Now, you will able to see a Search bar, simply select it and search for the person’s account by entering their username.

Step 4. After that, tap on the Profile and you will get into the chat window.

Step 5. Now, type a message and tap the Send button.

Well, if the person accepts your message request, then you can keep your conversations, otherwise, you can’t talk to that person, if they didn’t accept the request.

Now, we will head to the steps for PC users, if you are on a PC/Desktop, then try using these steps.

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How To DM A Private Instagram Account On Your Desktop/PC

Many users often asked us how to send a direct message to a private account on Instagram on PC.

Well, If you have access to Instagram on your browser, then you cannot send a DM to a person you don’t follow, but there is a way to directly message a private account.

These are the steps to follow.

Step 1. First, log in to your account and click on the Chat Icon.

Step 2. Now, you will get into the chat section, and select the Search Bar from there.

Step 3. Now, type the Username of the person you intend to send a direct DM.

Step 4. After that, click on the Profile you want to send the message, then click the Next option.

Step 5. Now, you will get into the chat window and be able to type a message.

Well, there are some limits and restrictions on sending DM. So, let’s discuss about it.

Limit & Restrictions Of Instagram Direct Messages (DMs)

There are some restrictions and limits on sending DMs to a private account. Therefore, you should be aware of these Instagram restrictions.

If you have sent too many DMs (Direct messages), then you can get action blocked.

You can send direct messages after taking a break of up to 5 to 10 minutes, to prevent from being action blocked.

If you have kept your account private and if a user keeps sending you unwanted or abusive messages, then you can try the Limits feature of Instagram that was recently launched.

This feature helps to avoid unwanted messages from unknown users.

People Also Ask

Question – Can You Block DMs on Instagram?

Answer – Yes, you can easily block a user, if you don’t want to keep getting messages from an unknown user which you are not interested in, then you easily do so.

Question – Can You Message A Private Account On Instagram Without Following Them?

Answer – Yes, you can send a message to a private account even if you don’t follow them, but keep in mind that your sent message will be visible on the request inbox of the users and you cannot talk with each other if the person doesn’t accept your request.

Question – Can Private Instagram Accounts Send Messages To Public Accounts?

Answer – Yes, a private account user can also send a DM to a public account and there is no restriction about it.

Question – Can Someone Message You If Your Instagram Account Is Private?

Answer – Well, the answer is YES, anyone can send a message to you even if you have kept your account private, but it will appear in the request inbox.

Conclusion

In this guide, you have learned about how to send a direct message (DM) to a private Instagram account on your smartphone or PC.

I hope this guide has helped you, if it does, then do share it with others.

T. Emily

Want to know About Me. Well, I have experience of almost 11 years in writing topics related to Android and other tech. Previously, I used to write Blogs for the company where I was working earlier. Now, I love to write tips, tricks, fixes for errors, data recovery solutions, and more related to Android for my own Website. Besides that, I love to travel and explore places, watch movies and play online games.