Experience Direct, a live messaging app from Instagram

Direct is a new Instagram feature that allows users to quickly send text, private messages, photos, and videos directly. Currently, this app has been released for free by both Android and iOS. Let's find out how to use this interesting application in the article below.

Download link:

  1. Direct from Instagram for Android
  2. Direct from Instagram for iOS

After downloading and installing, start the application.

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On the first use, Direct will check and identify the Instagram account being used on the device. At the same time request to be granted access and use of some functions of the device.

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After the user agrees, the full-featured camera interface of Instagram will appear. To see a list of quick access shortcuts via Instagram, click on the avatar icon in the camera menu.

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With Direct, you can remain anonymous when online on Instagram, to choose to click Active status -> select On / Off mode.

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In the Messages section, the list of contacts that you have previously talked about will be listed and also a similar suggestion will appear on Instagram. To make a new conversation, click the + sign and enter the contact's name. The new chat interface will appear, quite simple and has not been equipped with features like Video Call or Call.

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Especially on Direct, you can delete sent messages if the recipient has not viewed by clicking on the bomb icon. Users can also cancel the notification when a new message or block is blocked, report the user by clicking on the 3-dot icon, the expanded menu of the chat window will have options to choose.

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