It also looks at how to manage them.
Here’s how to view your requested messages on Instagram.
On Instagram, tap the arrow in the top right hand corner.
Tap on any of the messages to view them.
The sender can’t yet see if you have ‘seen’ the message.
TapAcceptto be able to respond to the message.
TapDeleteto remove it from your account or tapBlockto block the user’s account and potentially report them to Instagram.
What Are Message Requests on Instagram?
Message requests on Instagram are much like Facebook’s ‘other’ inbox.
Often, these requests can be spam messages from accounts that are bots or scammers.
They can also be messages from strangers keen to get in touch.
What Should I Do With a Message Request?
With any message request, you have a few options.
It’s a good idea to be wary of who could be messaging you.
To reply to a specific message in a conversation, tap and hold on it, and then selectReply.
In the conversation, tap and hold on the message you want to react to.
