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How to upload a video from IGTV, the Instagram TV, via Direct | Social networks

IGTV allows you to send videos watched on the platform to friends via direct message from the application. The feature, which is available in the app for iPhone (iOS) and Android phones, is ideal for showing friends and Instagram followers an interesting video within the Instagram video platform.


IGTV is a new Instagram service for publishing videos of up to ten minutes so that friends and others can enjoy, comment and share the scenes. To find out how to send "Instagram TV" videos by direct message, check out the step by step below.

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Tip shows how to send friends videos available on IGTV's Instagram platform Photo: Aline Batista / dnetcTip shows how to send friends videos available on IGTV's Instagram platform Photo: Aline Batista / dnetc

Tip shows how to send friends videos available on IGTV's Instagram platform Photo: Aline Batista / dnetc

Step 1. Open Instagram and tap on the IGTV icon at the top of the screen. Then, select the video you want to send to your friend on the platform;

When to open a video on IGTV on Instagram Photo: Reproduo / Marvin CostaWhen to open a video on IGTV on Instagram Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

When to open a video on IGTV on Instagram Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

Step 2. Touch the central part of the screen to open the video in full screen. When the video duration bar appears at the bottom of the screen, select the arrow icon below the view count;

When to view IGTV's Instagram sharing option Photo: Reproduo / Marvin CostaWhen to view IGTV's Instagram sharing option Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

When to view IGTV's Instagram sharing option Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

Step 3. Tap the ball cone next to a friend's name. Once this is done, write your message and tap "Send" to send the message directly with the video included.

By sending an IGTV video by Instagram direct message Photo: Reproduo / Marvin CostaBy sending an IGTV video by Instagram direct message Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

By sending an IGTV video by Instagram direct message Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

Use the tip whenever you want to show a friend an interesting video on IGTV on Instagram.

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