In this article, you’ll learn how to disable DMs on Instagram in just four easy steps.

How to Disable DMs (Direct Messages) on Instagram

To disable Instagram’s DMs (Direct Messages), enter the Instagram settings and select the “Privacy” option. Select “Messages” and then “Others on Instagram.” After that, select “Do not receive requests.”

This will stop all the unwanted message requests from other people.

I’ve explained each step in detail below:

1. Open Instagram settings
2. Select “Privacy”
3. Select “Messages”
4. Check “Do not receive requests”

1. Open Instagram settings

To begin, open Instagram’s settings. To access your Instagram settings, click the profile icon in the bottom right corner.

Now, on the top right, click the menu icon. You’ll see that the list contains a variety of options.

Proceed to the next stage by selecting “Settings.”

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2. Select “Privacy”

After you open your Instagram settings, you’ll see the complete list of available settings.

Select “Privacy” and proceed to the next step.

Note: Disabling DM notifications will not stop anyone from messaging you.

3. Select “Messages”

Now you’ll see all the options related to interactions.

Select “Messages” to see your Message Control setting.

4. Check “Do not receive requests”

Select the first option under the category “Other persons” that says “Others on Instagram.”

Following that, two options will appear: Message requests and Do not receive requests.

By default, the “Message requests” option will be checked.

To prevent DM requests, select the second option “Do not receive requests.”

Now, you’ve successfully disabled all the DM requests from other people.