What Happens When You Message Someone Not Following You on Instagram?

Learn what occurs when you message someone not following you on Instagram and how to manage message requests.

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If you message someone you’re not following on Instagram, your message will land in their 'Requests' folder. The recipient can choose to accept or decline your message request. They won't see your message in their primary inbox until they accept it. You can follow these steps to send a message: Go to the user's profile, click 'Message,' type your message, and hit 'Send'.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can someone see my message if I don't follow them on Instagram? No, the recipient will only see your message after they accept your message request.
  2. How do I send a message to someone I’m not following on Instagram? Visit their profile, click 'Message', type your message, and hit 'Send'.
  3. Where do message requests go on Instagram? Message requests go to the 'Requests' folder in the recipient's inbox.
  4. How can I manage message requests on Instagram? You can accept or decline requests in the 'Requests' folder to control whom you communicate with.