How to Turn Off Messages (DMs) on Instagram

Even though Instagram’s most notable feature is the interesting and original content that its users post, Instagrammers make extensive use of the app’s other capabilities. One such feature is Instagram Direct Message. Those of you who are unfamiliar with this social media platform should know that “DM” stands for “direct messages,” which is the platform’s messaging system.

While the DM does have some cool extras like themes and voice notes and stickers and GIFs and emojis, it’s not nearly as user-friendly as something like WhatsApp. It’s true that people don’t always use a feature, but when has that ever stopped them?

Many Instagram users can’t help but direct message their friends with links to funny or touching videos or memes they find on the platform. Some Instagram users simply don’t like the messaging feature. This blog is for the second group, by the way.

Here we’ll discuss whether or not Instagram direct messages can be deleted. We’ll talk about how to respond to direct message requests, block specific users from sending you direct messages, and modify Instagram’s notifications for direct messages.

Join us until the very end for more information!

How to Turn Off Messages (DMs) on Instagram

We can all agree that it’s not always ideal to have to read every direct message, especially if a user is only interested in passively enjoying themselves on the site. Do you feel like you’re going through the same thing? You can stop stressing about it now because we have the answer to your problem.

If I understand this correctly, we want to make sure that no one from outside your inner circle can send you DM requests. To make that happen for your account, please follow these steps with us:

• Launch Instagram on your mobile device and sign in to your account.
• To access your profile, click the profile thumbnail in the right-hand corner of the screen.

• Then, hit the “More” button shaped like three vertical dots located in the upper right hand corner.

• Below the main content area, you’ll notice a list of choices that you can scroll up to view.Settings put prominently in writing. Access the site by selecting theSettings page.

• There are several choices available here, but the third one isPrivacy accompanied by a tiny lock symbol. Put some pressure on the lock.

• Just keep on scrolling until you reach theMessages opt for that one and go with it. Following it will get you to theManagement of Messagessection.

• This page is where you can decide who can send you direct messages and whether or not you want to receive them at all. Check out the page’s bottom half, where you’ll findVariants of human beingson top, written. Is there an Instagram users besides me option available here? Select it and press the button.

• You’ll see a drop-down menu with “Deliver requests to:” above two choices. This defaults to the first available setting inInquiries Via Messagethere will be a blue check mark next to it.

• However, you can prevent direct messages from being sent to you by checking the box next toNot being contactedand patiently wait for your account to be updated.

Thereafter, unless you come back and change this setting, no direct messages will be sent to you.

Alternative Ways to Turn Off DMs on Instagram

1. Restrict User

Previously, we discussed some potential solutions to the issue of DM requests. The issue was fixed by making it so that nobody who doesn’t already follow you can send you a direct message.

But what if it’s a more involved issue? One of your Instagram connections may be someone you’ve never talked to before. You could always block them if necessary, but wouldn’t that make a bad impression if you know them in real life?

What else can you do in response to these individuals and their communications? Don’t fret; we’ve identified the issue and are prepared to offer assistance. Do you know about the Instagram account restriction feature? That’s because you intend to do just that to this person.

Although it’s simple to limit someone’s access on Instagram, we’ll run you through the steps quickly:

• Launch the Instagram app and use your phone’s search function to access the Explore tab.

• To restrict the access of a specific user, enter his or her name or username in the top search bar.

• Unless you know two people with that name or they have two accounts that they follow you with, theirs will probably be the first account that comes up when you type in their name and hit search. Tap on their profile once you’ve located it.

• Select the “More” option from the profile’s menu by clicking the three dots in the top right corner.

• When you do this, a menu of choices will slide up from the bottom. After two other choices, the third one on the list isRestrictPut your finger on it and tap on it.

The process for doing the opposite is identical; just replace the word “restrict” with “unrestrict.”Unrestrict requirement to select a particular option.

Perhaps at this point you’re wondering what it means to “restrict” someone. When will you stop receiving messages from this person? In a word, no. If you want to know what happens when you put limits on someone, read on.

Conclusion:

First, we discovered there are a variety of ways to restrict who can send you direct message requests even though you can’t actually prevent anyone from doing so.

As an added bonus, you can change direct messages from a specific user into requests for direct messages if you wish to ignore their messages altogether. Finally, if you really don’t want to see direct messages in your notification window, you can disable push notifications.

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