Instagram's “Flag” feature is like a digital sticky note for your important DMs.
Flagging a message on Instagram adds an orange flag to the top right of the chat in your inbox.
This feature is not available for private accounts.
In the vast world of social media, Instagram stands out as a popular social networking platform for connecting with friends, family, and colleagues. Amidst the ocean of direct messages and group chats, it’s easy for important chats to get lost in the shuffle. That’s where the ability to flag important messages comes in handy.
Instagram’s “Flag” feature is like a digital sticky note for your important DMs.
In this simple guide, we will tell you how you can use the Flag feature to mark important messages on Instagram.
Also read: How to filter Instagram messages by unread, unanswered or flagged: Quick guide
How to mark important messages on Instagram
Flagging a message on Instagram adds an orange flag to the top right of the chat in your inbox. Remember that this feature is not available for private accounts.
Step 1: Open the Instagram app on your Android device.
Step 2: Swipe left anywhere on your feed or tap the arrow icon/ Messenger icon present at the top right corner to go to your inbox.
Step 3: Open the chat you wish to flag.
Step 4: Tap the flag icon present at the top right corner.
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Step 1: Open the Instagram app on your Android smartphone or iPhone.
Step 2: Swipe left anywhere on your feed or tap the arrow icon/ Messenger icon present at the top right corner to go to your inbox.
Step 3: On Android, tap and hold the chat you wish to mark as important. On iOS, swipe left the chat you want to flag and tap the More option.
Step 4: Tap the Flag option.
Also read: Learn how to prioritise someone’s posts by adding them to your ‘Favorites’ on Instagram
How to filter Instagram DMs to see only flagged messages
Step 1: Open the Instagram app on your Android device or iPhone.
Step 2: Swipe left anywhere on your feed or tap the arrow icon/ Messenger icon present at the top right corner to go to your inbox.
Step 3: On the right side of the search box, tap the Filter option.
Step 4: Tap the Flagged option to see only flagged messages.
Step 5: To remove the filter, tap Clear.
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