Instagram starts testing Direct messaging on web

Instagram has started testing its Direct messaging feature to its desktop site, which means one can finally keep up with their conversations from browser.

The company said in a statement said, “DMs, but make them desktop. We are currently testing Direct messaging on the web, so you can read and reply to your messages from wherever you are.”

DMs, but make them desktop. 👍

We’re currently testing Direct messaging on the web, so you can read and reply to your messages from wherever you are. pic.twitter.com/VJ06EpETxG

— Instagram (@instagram) January 14, 2020

Using this Direct messaging feature, users will be able to create chats from the profile screen from a newly added “message” button and one may also able to share posts to others via DM as well as receive notifications on the desktop if the browser supports it.

Instagram informed that at the initial stage, a small percentage of people will be given access to the option.

According to a report, Social media platforms would extend end-to-end encryption from WhatsApp to include Instagram Direct and all of Facebook Messenger, though it could take years to complete.