How to Send a DM on Instagram to Non-Followers

Learn how to send direct messages on Instagram to users who don't follow you.

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Yes, you can send a DM on Instagram to someone who doesn’t follow you. Just go to their profile, tap the ‘Message’ button, and compose your message. If the recipient isn’t following you, your message will go to their ‘Message Requests’ folder and they’ll need to approve it before you can continue the conversation.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can you send messages on Instagram without following someone? Yes, you can send messages even if you don't follow someone, but they will go to their Message Requests.
  2. How do Message Requests work on Instagram? Message Requests allow users to review incoming messages from those they do not follow without letting them know.
  3. Will someone get a notification if I send them a DM on Instagram? Yes, but if they don’t follow you, they will need to accept your message request first.
  4. What happens after I send a DM to a non-follower? The recipient will see your DM in their Message Requests and can choose to accept or decline it.

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