To direct message (DM) someone on Instagram, you can follow these steps:
- Open the Instagram app on your device.
- Tap the “paper airplane” icon in the top right corner of the screen to open the direct messages.
- Search for the person you want to message by typing their username or name in the search bar at the top of the screen.
- Once you’ve found the person, tap their name to open the conversation.
- Type your message in the text box at the bottom of the screen and tap “send” to send the message.