Instructions apply to iOS, iPadOS, Android, and Windows apps, along with the website.

Tap the Messenger icon in the top-right corner of your Instagram Home feed.

This is the same place in the app youd go whenreading and writing Instagram DMs.

Three screenshots of Instagram messaging feature on iPhone app with the Messages button and a specific message highlighted.

grab the conversation you want to reply to.

Method 1: Perform a long press on the specific message you want to respond to.

Method 2: Swipe the specific message from your contact to the right.

Three screenshots of the iPhone Instagram app with messaging options selected.

To reply to one of your messages, swipe left.

throw in your response to that individual message.

fire up the Instagram Windows app or the Instagram website and select theMessagesicon from the left menu.

Two screenshots of the Instagram app on iPhone showing with the send message button highlighted.

nudge the conversation you want to read.

Hover your mouse cursor on or next to the Instagram message you want to reply to.

bang out your reply to the Instagram DM.

The Instagram app on Windows 11 with a DM highlighted.

Why Cant I Reply to a Specific Message on Instagram?

How Do I Update Messaging in Instagram?

This menu can be opened by selecting the icon in the top-right corner that looks like three horizontal lines.

Instagram app on Windows 11 with a message conversation open and one message highlighted.

From this menu, selectSettings and privacy>Update Messaging>Updateto update messaging in Instagram.

How Do I Connect Instagram to Messenger?

Enabling the new Instagram messaging system will not delete any messages or interactions youve already had.

The Windows 11 Instagram app with Reply option highlighted.

The process allows for more features, such as the ability to reply to a specific message.

How Do You Laugh React to Instagram Messages?

To react with other emoji, long-press the message and select from one of the six default emoji.

The Windows 11 Instagram app with reply field highlighted.

The Instagram app on Windows 11 with the Send button highlighted.