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How to send gift message on Instagram ?

Feb 2, 20222 min readParvathy Nair

Instagram is constantly updating its messaging features to make them more fun and engaging especially in Instagram group chats. The gift message feature is one of Instagram's newest chat features. Gift Message differs from regular chat in a few ways. This function wraps your text message in a gift box, and the receiver can only see it after receiving it on their conversation by touching the gift icon.


So in this post, we aim to teach how to send gift messages simply by following a few easy steps.


How to send gift messages


Step 1: Open Instagram

Go to the phone and search for the Instagram app, and tap on it to open it.


Step 2: Log in

Login using your Instagram credentials if you have logged out, or else you can skip this step.


Step 3: Message Icon

On the Instagram home page, tap the messages icon in the top right of the feed.


steps to send gift message on Instagram

Step 4: Type message

Open the chat you want and type in the message that you want to wrap in a gift box, but don't send it at this point of the process


Step 5: Search Symbol

On the left side of the text area, tap the search symbol.


Step 6: Sent

From the top, choose the present box. The message will be sent instantly after you click it.


steps to send gift message on Instagram


Why are you unable to find the gift message option?

The gifting feature will not operate in the old version if you haven't updated your Instagram messaging. Furthermore, some business Instagram accounts do not have the option to send a gift message. Instagram also allows you to unsend messages, and you just have to press the message long and then select unsend.


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