you can view posts, stories, and even follow others.

But you may have noticed

the lack of the direct-messages feature.

Well, good news!

There's actually a way to do it.

Here's how to DM on Instagram from your computer.

First you will need to configure your browser

to replicate a smartphone.

If you're on Safari, go on Instagram.com

and log into your account.

Click on Safari in the menu bar, go to "Preferences,"

and then check "Show Develop menu in menu bar."

Click on "Develop" in the menu bar, then "User Agent,"

and look for "Safari - the latest version of iOS - iPhone."

This will change the appearance of Safari

to replicate the browser of an iPhone.

For Google Chrome, log in on Instagram.com

and right-click anywhere on the screen.

Go to "Inspect,"

and then click on the "toggle device toolbar" button.

Refresh the page and exit out of the inspection window.

Once your browser is configured, the direct-messages

shortcut will appear on the upper-right corner.

Like the mobile version, you can read and reply

to your previous messages, attach pictures,

or start a new conversation by clicking the plus sign.

Did you know you can post in Instagram from the web as well?

Once your browser is configured, you can post a picture

by clicking the plus symbol and uploading an image

from your computer.

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