It also explains how to limit group invites to people you know.
Here’s what to do.
This method solely blocks message requests rather than all Instagram DMs.
Tap your profile icon in Instagram.
Tap the hamburger icon in the top right corner.
TapDon’t receive requests.
You will no longer receive message requests from people you are not following, i.e., unknown people.
Here’s how to do so.
TapDirect messages and calls.
Under Message requests, tap the toggle next toOffto switch them off.
You will now receive notifications for anything enabled on but not message requests.
Here’s how to limit group invites.
From Instagram’s tweaks, tapPrivacy.
TapWho can add you to groups.
TapOnly people you follow on Instagramto restrict group invitations on Instagram to only people you know.
Where Do the Message Requests Come From?
Your message request folder is for specific types of messages.
Sometimes, these messages are from strangers wanting to talk, while others can be from spambots.
If you want to stay more secure when using Instagram, it makes sense to disable this feature.
That way, you will only receive messages from people you know.
They don’t allow new message requests from everyone" when they take a stab at message you.
Tap and hold the message, and then selectUnsend message.
Doing so will remove it from the conversation; other people won’t be able to see it anymore.
On iOS tap and hold the message, and then selectReply.
