How to Manage Message Requests on Instagram Effectively

Learn to manage your Instagram message requests and control who can send you messages for a safer experience.

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To keep message requests on Instagram, go to your Direct Messages and find the 'Message Requests' folder. Review and accept or delete requests as desired. To manage settings, navigate to Settings > Privacy > Messages. Adjust who can send you message requests by choosing options like 'Everyone' or 'Only People You Follow.' This allows better control over which messages appear as requests.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are message requests on Instagram? Message requests are messages from users who you don't follow that appear in a separate folder, allowing you to accept or ignore them.
  2. How can I control who sends me messages on Instagram? You can adjust settings in Instagram's privacy menu to choose who can send you message requests—options include 'Everyone' or 'Only People You Follow.'
  3. How do I access my message requests on Instagram? To access message requests, go to your Direct Messages and select the 'Message Requests' folder.
  4. Can I delete message requests on Instagram? Yes, you can delete unwanted message requests directly from the 'Message Requests' folder.

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