Instructions apply to both Android and iOS versions of the Instagram app.

You cant pin a chat on the desktop version.

Heres how to pin chats in the Instagram app.

Unpinning a conversation in the Instagram app by swiping left and selecting Unpin

In the Instagram app, tapMessageson the top right hand corner.

Swipe to the left on the chat thread that you want to pin to the top of your list.

On the Instagram app, tapMessagesin the top right hand corner.

Swipe left on a pinned conversation.

The chat will now return to its chronological order on the message list.

What Else Do I Need To Know about Instagram Pinned Chats?

Pinning messages to the top of your Instagram inbox is very useful if you have many chats to juggle.

It means no need to dig around for important threads.

However, you should consider these limitations before using the feature: