Instagram Direct Messages are now available for all Users on the Web, Today Instagram announces bringing supports to the "Direct messages (DM) on the web" option now opens for everyone, where you are in the world.
Instagram Direct Messages on the Web
Facebook Owned Instagram, announced back in December 2019 that it was bringing its web app to the Microsoft Store. Today Instagram announces bringing supports to the "Direct messages (DM) on the web" option now opens for everyone, where you are in the world.
Today, the firm is announcing that Instagram Direct messages are now available to all users on the web.
*Sliding into your DMs*
— Instagram (@instagram) April 10, 2020
Now you can get and send Instagram Direct messages on desktop, no matter where you are in the world 👍 pic.twitter.com/CT2SwuxHTv
The feature lets users receive and send DMs to their contacts right through the web. Since the Windows 10 app is also essentially the same web app, the ability is rolling out to the Windows 10 app as well. Since it is a PWA, no updates are required as the change is a server-side flip.
Instagram said it hopes being able to send DMs from a desktop computer makes it easier for people to stay connected. Last month, Instagram launched a new Co-Watching feature that lets people browse posts together via video chat.
How to Send Instagram DMs via a desktop?
You can send Instagram DMs via desktop by opening Instagram on a browser and switch over to the messages option, you can send DMs from here.
Accessing Instagram DMs via desktop will be a welcomed addition for influencers, brands, and others who heavily rely on direct messaging on a regular basis. Users will be able to start one-on-one and group chats, read and send to messages, share photos, and double-tap to react to responses. However, you're still unable to video chat via Instagram, which you're able to do through DMs on the mobile app.
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