ANYONE can read Instagram messages without the sender knowing – thanks to a genius trick. Show Normally someone who sends a DM can see when you've read it.  2 Instagram has a new feature that lets you silently read DMsCredit: Getty - ContributorYou can switch that setting off, but that'll affect all of your contacts – which isn't ideal. And it'll also stop you being able to see when people have read your messages. However, you can use Instagram's new Restrict feature to read a pal's DMs without triggering the 'Seen' icon. "They won't be able to see when you're online, or if you've read their messages," Instagram explains. 2 Of course, you'll have to put up with a few other changes relating to Restrict. For a start, the person's new comments on your posts will only be visible to that person. You can choose to see the comment by tapping See Comment. And if you want others to be able to see their comment, you can tap Approve. Alternatively, you can just delete it or ignore it. You also won't receive any notifications for future comments from the Restricted person. That's because this feature is designed to tackle bullying or harassment. However, it's also useful for Instagram sleuths who want to read messages in stealth mode. How to Restrict someone on InstagramTo Restrict someone through DMs, tap the DM icon and enter the chat with the person you want to restrict. Then tap the "i" icon in the top right of the chat, and tap Restrict > Restrict Account. You can also Restrict someone through a comment on your post. Find their comment and swipe left over it (iPhone) or tap and hold it (Android). Then tap the "!" symbol and press Restrict > Restrict Account. Alternatively, you can Restrict people through Settings. Go to your profile and tap the icon that looks like three stacked lines. Then tap Settings, then Privacy, and then Restricted Accounts. Tap Continue and then search for the account that you'd like to Restrict. Next, simply tap Restrict next to their username and the setting will be a activated. The final way to Restrict someone is to do it through their profile. Find their profile then tap the icon that looks like three dots (horizontally on iPhone or vertically on Android) in the top right. Then simply tap Restrict > Restrict Account. It's worth noting that the Restrict feature was only added to Instagram very recently. So if you can't see it, make sure you've updated your Instagram app to the latest version on the App Store or Google Play Store. The best WhatsApp tips and tricks you need to know MOST READ IN TECHIn other news, Instagram now lets you send DMs using the desktop website. Facebook Messenger Rooms lets you create 50-person video calls. And Facebook has launched a dedicated Gaming app for streaming and playing with pals. Do you know any genius Instagram tricks? Let us know in the comments! We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online Tech & Science team? Email us at
Tech Play it cool. Milan Markovic/E+/Getty Images It was back in 2016 when Yo Gotti first popularized the phrase, “It goes down in the DMs.” While some tech fads come and go, direct messages have continued to be one of the most happening areas of almost every social media app. Some slide their way to the almighty DMs in hopes of successfully hitting on the person they’ve been admiring from across the grid. Some hit the DMs to reunite with old flames. And, of course, others head to the DMs to harass their fave celeb’s exes. With so much going on inside one tiny chat bar, navigating your Instagram DMs might have you wanting to tread lightly. (Who hasn’t panicked wondering if the person you’re DMing can see that you’ve screenshotted the chat?) Since, unlike a text, Instagram automatically notifies the sender when you’ve read their message, opening a DM can often feel pretty daunting. (See: If you’re trying to play hard to get with your romantic DM-slider.) Luckily, there are some steps you can take to prevent other users from seeing when you’ve opened their Instagram DM. So, you can move about your messages freely without an obligation to respond in a timely manner — or respond at all. Here’s a few tips on how to read DMs on Instagram without being seen. How To Read DMs On Instagram Without Being SeenIf you’ve just received a DM and it’s still in your notifications, one of the easiest ways to read a DM without it being marked as “Seen” is to just read it through the notification blurb. If it’s a fairly short DM, you can likely read the entire message through the notification. However, if it’s longer and you’re using an iPhone, you can expand it by dragging down on the notification when it arrives at the top of your screen, or long pressing on the notification in your notifications bar. If you’re using an Android, you can expand the message by clicking the down arrow next to the notification. Click carefully, though. If you tap on the notification by accident, it will open Instagram, and the message will be marked as read. One of the other most reliable ways to read a DM without being seen is to restrict the user messaging you. The feature is basically a way to limit someone’s ability to engage with you on Instagram without needing to block or unfollow them. Restricting someone on Instagram moves any messages they send you into your message requests, and does not notify them when you’ve read their messages until you accept the DM (at which point, you’ll be prompted to unrestrict them). When you restrict a user, they will not be notified, so you can get some space from your nosy aunt without stirring the pot at your next family reunion. To restrict someone, head to their profile and click the three dots in the top right corner of your screen. The first option on the pop-up menu will say “Restrict.” Click this button, then confirm this decision. Once you’ve restricted them, you can open their message in your message request without them knowing you’ve done so. And just like that, you’ve out-witted even the savviest DM slider. |
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