Instagram is one of the most trending social networks that got massive followers and users. The trend of sharing photos and media content has become so popularized, that nowadays people feel it as one of the convenient ways to share and promote content. Because of Instagram’s photo filters and the retro styling features, users find it as a suitable place to enhance and share their images. One of the disadvantages of Instagram is that it is limited to mobile phones only and PC users cannot upload and share photos from the Instagram web. Similarly, if you want to send direct messages on Instagram, you’ll require the mobile app again. So today I will show you how to use Instagram and send an Instagram DM on PC.
How to use Instagram from PC?
Instagram
on PC can be accessed from www.instagram.com. This is the
official web version of Instagram and you can view anyone’s profile, photos,
and media content from the web platform. Instagram do not allow posting or
uploading photos from the web platform and this is what annoys its users much
more. But we have a detailed article about how to upload and post photos
to Instagram from the computer. There are a number of apps and tools those
allow you to post photos to Instagram from your PC and you don’t need a mobile
app for that. Although they are the third-party tools, they are completely safe
and flawlessly shares your content on the platform. Personally, I have used a
few of them and they work perfectly.
How to send Instagram direct message PC?
Similarly,
sending direct messages on Instagram from the computer is not allowed by the
company. Unless you use the Instagram mobile app, you will be prohibited from
accessing this feature. And to avail the same, you’ll need the help of
third-party tools and web apps.
Sending Instagram DM on computer
(1) Bluestacks
Bluestacks is one of the
well-known and most used web apps which is downloaded to access Android apps on
PC. It is an Android emulator for PC and Mac that lets you access any Android
app and use them from your computer. Similarly, the Instagram Android app can
be easily accessed through this app and you can get access to the complete
Instagram features and options. Bluestacks does not limit you from uploading
photos and media content to Instagram and allows you to send direct messages
too. You can access the latest updated features of Instagram from the app and
start conversations with your followers.
To send direct messages on
Instagram from Bluestacks, please follow these steps:
·
Download and install the
Bluestacks Android emulator on your PC from bluestacks.com/.
·
Once the installation is
complete, run the app on your PC.
·
Type Instagram in the search bar
and install the official Instagram app for Android from the list.
·
The app will be virtually
installed on your PC.
·
Now run the Instagram app and
login with your Instagram credentials.
·
Instagram will redirect you to
your news feed.
·
Click on the Instagram Direct
icons at the top right corner of the screen.
·
Type the contact’s name and start
sending direct messages.
(2) Instagram app for Windows
10 PC
If you are using Windows 10
systems, then this is even a better option for you. You don’t even require
Bluestacks to use it and simply use the Windows Store. Yes, you are getting it
right because the Instagram app for Windows PC is accessible from the Windows
Store, offering you the complete list of features. You can even send Insta
direct messages from the PC app, get notifications, and share any media content
you want. Instagram for Windows PC works just like its Android app.
·
Open your Windows 10 PC and go to the Trusted Windows Store app.
·
Search for Instagram from the search bar and select the app.
·
Click on the Free button to get the app installed on your PC.
Remember, you need to sign in to the Windows Store app with your Microsoft or
Outlook credentials.
·
The app weighs about 92MB so it will take some time to get
completely installed.
·
After it is done, click on the Windows start icon on your desktop
bottom and click on Instagram from the Recently installed apps.
·
Login with your Instagram credentials and get access to your new
feed.
·
Click on the Direct Message icon on the top right corner to start
a chat.
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