**Instagram Unveils New Messaging Features, Including Pinned Messages**

In February, Instagram launched a variety of new features with a significant emphasis on improving direct messaging. Users can now translate their DM messages, schedule them ahead of time, add music, and pin specific messages. While these functionalities might be known to iMessage and Slack users, they are relatively new to the realm of social media platforms.

In a press statement, Meta showcased the update:
*”Last year, we enabled the option to pin up to three chat threads in your DM inbox, simplifying the process of locating important discussions. Now, you can pin individual messages at the top of any 1:1 or group chat to facilitate coordination, connect with your friends, or revisit content that brings you joy every time.”*

### How to Pin a Message in Instagram DMs

**Total Time:** 1 minute
**What You Need:**
– A phone
– The Instagram app

#### **Step 1: Long press the message you wish to pin**
Press and hold the message you wish to pin. A menu will pop up with eight choices: “reply,” “forward,” “copy,” “make AI image,” “translate,” “pin,” “delete for you,” and “report.”

#### **Step 2: Select “pin”**
Tap “pin,” and the chosen message will be affixed to the top of your chat.

#### **Step 3: To unpin, long press and choose “unpin”**
If you wish to unpin the message, press and hold it again. When the menu shows up, select “unpin,” and the message will be restored to its original place.

At present, this feature is available solely on the Instagram mobile app for iOS and Android. It is not yet available on the desktop version.