So, how can you see message requests on your Instagram? This post provides a step-by-step guide to make it easier to access all your message requests.
What Are Direct Message Requests on Instagram
A Direct Message request is a message from a person you don’t follow on Instagram; you can either accept or reject the request.
How To View Messages Requests on Your Instagram
This is a step-by-step guide you can use to view message requests on your Instagram account:
How To See Message Requests on Instagram’s Older Versions
The steps outlined above are for the latest Instagram version. However, there are still people out there with older Instagram versions. Use the following steps to see message requests in Instagram’s older version:
How To View Hidden Message Requests on Instagram
It’s worth noting that not all message requests can be seen when you open Instagram direct messages. Some message requests can be hidden and stored in a hidden requests folder. Most of the time, these messages are hidden because they:
Are offensiveAre unwantedContain SpamContain words found in your hidden words preferences
If, for any reason, you want to view hidden message requests, follow the steps below:
Conclusion
When an Instagram user you don’t follow sends you a direct message, their message won’t appear on your primary Instagram inbox. Instagram has a private inbox for such messages, and it’ll go to your message requests. Seeing your message requests on Instagram is easy. Follow the steps outlined in this article to access all your message requests and control who can send you a direct message. If you don’t want an Instagram user sending you private messages, you can block their account.
