Instagram for PC: learn to answer directs in the browser!
After many years and requests from users, we can finally answer sInstagram Direct from internet browsers. In other words, the dream of having a fully functional and native Instagram for PC is closer to being realized. Not even celebrities who achieved the desired blue Instagram seal had this function.
If until then you had to subscribe to the service of some social media management tool to get it, it is now possible to reply to Insta messages on the PC easily. In the next paragraphs, we’ll show you how to send and respond to directs in the browser, show you what you can do and also what you can’t do yet.
Check it out below and if you can't find what we show you here, see below what to do when Instagram news doesn't appear!
How to respond to directs in the browser
First, access Instagram for browsers by clicking the link.
No story: right on the home page you will be able to locate the DM icon of Instagram, right in the top right bar of the screen, in a way similar to what already does on the smartphone.
Next, you can search the suggestion list that your Instagram followers use as a base. Alternatively, you can put your username in the search bar by clicking Forward.
So, what can you do about Instagram messages for PC? Check it out below!
What can you do on Instagram Direct from PC?
As you can see in the step-by-step above, you can exchange text messages with your contacts on Insta. What can you do besides?
That's what we're going to show you next!
Send group conversations
It is also possible to start and maintain a group conversation. If there is no group conversation going on, just follow the same steps as described in the previous section.
When you clickSend new messageor in the box in the form of pencils and paper, just choose more than one contact from the list or search for several users. By clicking Forward, the group will be formed and already be able to send messages to it.
Upload images
Instagram for PC also allows you to send messages that are in your computer's storage. To do this, just click on the icon in the form of a frame, located in your message bar.
Share IGTV posts, Stories and videos
Another possibility is also to share posts that you saw on Instagram for your contacts. To do this, you should normally access your feed, a user's Stories or click on an IGTV video.
In the posts of the feed, just click on the arrow, located on the same bar where you can like or leave a comment. You can also do the same on IGTV.
In Stories, just click on the same arrow-shaped icon, this time in the lower right corner of the screen of the content you're watching.
Send message by bio
You can also send a message on the direct when accessing a user's Instagram biography. To do this, simply access the profile of someone.
Then just click the buttonSend Messageand write yours!
Tip: Do you see these boats just below the bio? Are they the highlights of Instagram? Check out our article and learn how to make Instagram covers that make your profile look even more professional!
What can you NOT do on the direct from the browser?
Now that you know what is possible on Instagram Direct for PC, find out what you still can't do in this version.
Schedule quick responses: one of the best tools for those who use Instagram for business, you can only program quick responses on your cell phone. Shortcuts already programmed will also not work in this version.
Make video calls: It is also not possible to make video calls or videoconferences on Instagram for PC. For that, it is still necessary to use some of these applications to meet online.
What did you think of sending Instagram directs to PC?
Certainly one of the most requested features by Instagram users, mainly from companies, finally just access the main page of Insta to reply or send messages.
What did you think of the novelty? Do you intend to start using it or have you already gotten used to your manager and do not want to abandon it?
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