Tech Desk 
Dec 10, 2024
To offer users a more seamless experience of direct messages (DMs), Instagram has introduced a new ability enabling users to schedule messages, allowing them to select a specific time for sending messages.
This feature is similar to the existing capability which allows users to schedule posts, reels, and various other kinds of content.
Messages scheduling feature on Instagram
Using Instagram’s schedule message feature, users can send messages to any Instagram contact. Notably, the message is delivered automatically even if the user’s device is offline.
The feature could be great to send birthday wishes or messages of other sorts. Users can schedule a message which will be sent later.
How to use Instagram DM scheduling feature?
Gadinsider has brought you a guide on how to schedule your Instagram direct messages:
- Open a chat and type your message
- Hold down the send button to access the scheduling screen
- Select the preferred date and time for message delivery
- Upon successfully scheduling the message, a notification indicating “one scheduled message” will appear in the message bar
The new DM scheduling feature is currently accessible to a limited number of Android users and is expected to be available to all Android and iOS users shortly.
