{"id":137538,"date":"2020-12-19T14:23:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-19T11:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-respond-directly-to-a-specific-message-in-instagram\/"},"modified":"2020-12-19T14:23:00","modified_gmt":"2020-12-19T11:23:00","slug":"how-to-respond-directly-to-a-specific-message-in-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-respond-directly-to-a-specific-message-in-instagram\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Respond Directly to a Specific Message in Instagram"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a224a51cce5d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a224a51cce5d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-respond-directly-to-a-specific-message-in-instagram\/#How_to_Respond_Directly_to_a_Message_in_Instagram_for_iPhone_and_Android\" >How to Respond Directly to a Message in Instagram for iPhone and Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-respond-directly-to-a-specific-message-in-instagram\/#How_to_Respond_Directly_to_a_Message_in_Instagram_for_Web\" >How to Respond Directly to a Message in Instagram for Web<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Respond Directly to a Specific Message in Instagram&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_698090\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-698090 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xInstagram-User-Replying-To-a-Specific-Message.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.b33J_gucch.jpg\" alt=\"Instagram User Creating Selfie Sticker\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-credittext=\"Khamosh Pathak\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Khamosh Pathak<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s really easy to lose context in Instagram DMs, especially in a large group text. You can add some clarity by responding directly to a specific message. Here\u2019s how to respond directly to messages in Instagram\u00a0DMs on iPhone, Android, and the web.<\/p>\n<p>The ability to directly respond to a specific message is a feature in <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/55582\/the-marriage-of-facebook-messenger-and-instagram-dms-starts-today\/\">Instagram\u2019s cross-platform messaging update<\/a>. If you don\u2019t have it already, you can enable the feature from the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>\u2019s Settings menu.<\/p>\n<p>From the Instagram app on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/instagram\/id389801252\">iPhone<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.instagram.android&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>, go to your \u201cProfile\u201d tab and tap the hamburger menu button in the top-right corner of the interface. Here, go to Settings &gt; Update Messaging.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-698075\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xTap-Update-Messaging.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.PK2hv0ISJv.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"258\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, choose the \u201cUpdate\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-698076\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xTap-Update.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.CwEoImN5fg.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"210\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Respond_Directly_to_a_Message_in_Instagram_for_iPhone_and_Android\"><\/span>How to Respond Directly to a Message in Instagram for iPhone and Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To get started, open the \u201cInstagram\u201d app on your smartphone and then tap the \u201cMessenger\u201d icon from the top-right corner of the Instagram home screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-698079\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xTap-Messenger-Icon-from-Instagram.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.04z5JQv_TW.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"218\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Choose a conversation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-698080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xSelect-Conversation-fro-Instagram-DM.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.KOmAqqYqul.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"232\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here, find a message you want to respond to. Swipe right on the message until you see a reply button, and let go. If you\u2019re replying to your own message, swipe left.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-698128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xLet-Go-After-Seeing-Reply-Button-from-Swipe-Menu.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.SEr6PKzlpJ.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"192\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can press and hold a message and tap the \u201cReply\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-698127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xTap-Reply-Button-From-Tap-and-Hold-Menu.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.gXpMRu1Mak.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"189\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll now see the original message show up on top of the text box. This means that your current response will be linked to the specific message.<\/p>\n<p>Now, type out your response and tap the \u201cSend\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-698125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xTap-Send-to-Send-Reply-to-Specific-Message.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.APtIjC_uya.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"185\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your response will show up along with the original message at the top, making it easy for everyone to see what you were responding to.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-698126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xReplied-to-Specific-Message-on-Instagram.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.Eckyw-4Q51.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"380\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Respond_Directly_to_a_Message_in_Instagram_for_Web\"><\/span>How to Respond Directly to a Message in Instagram for Web<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you have updated to the new cross-platform messaging, the ability to reply to a specific message will also be available for Instagram on the web.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Use Instagram on the Web From Your Computer<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To access this feature, open <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\">Instagram\u2019s website<\/a> in any web browser on your computer and navigate to the Messages (DM) section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-698122\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xClick-on-Messages-Button-in-Instagram-Website.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.JxXhPjWAlh.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"87\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Choose a conversation from the left-hand side of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-698129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xSelect-a-Conversation-from-Instagram-on-Web.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.9yjaYt6AQl.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"110\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the conversation view, find the message you want to reply to directly and hover over it. Here, click the \u201cReply\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-698123\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xClick-Reply-Next-to-Message-on-Instagram-DM.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.fylZtkj3gq.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"221\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, enter a message in the text box and click the \u201cSend\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-698124\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xClick-Send-to-Send-the-Reply-to-Specific-Message-on-Instagram-on-Web.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.URbh7gC-hB.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"150\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The original message will now be attached on top of your response.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-698121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xReply-to-Instagram-Message-With-Original-Message.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.7rTBcRAhxN.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"202\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Don\u2019t want someone to message you on Instagram? 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