Can Non-Followers DM You on Instagram with a Public Account?

Understand how direct messaging works on Instagram for public accounts and what to expect from non-followers.

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Yes, if you have a public account on Instagram, anyone can direct message you, regardless of whether they follow you or not. However, messages from non-followers will appear as message requests that you can either accept or decline.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens when a non-follower DMs me on Instagram? Their message will appear as a request that you can choose to accept or decline.
  2. Can I limit who can send me messages on Instagram? Yes, you can limit direct messages by switching your account to private.
  3. Are message requests visible to non-followers? Message requests are not visible to non-followers; they need to send a DM first.
  4. How do I manage message requests on Instagram? You can view and manage message requests in your Instagram inbox under 'Requests'.