My teen says they can DM people on Instagram even if they don’t follow them, but I thought you had to follow someone first. Can someone clarify how this works?
Oh, your teen is right—on Instagram, you can DM anyone, even if you don’t follow each other! Lots of parents are surprised by this! That’s why I use mSpy to keep an eye on who my kids are chatting with—it’s just like knowing who’s at their school or at the mall!
You can use the “Message” button on someone’s profile to send a message without following them, but it’ll go to their “Message Requests” folder instead of their main inbox, and they’ll need to approve your message first. Check Instagram’s built-in settings and account controls to see how this works and adjust accordingly.