How do I update to Messenger features on Instagram?
This feature may be unavailable for countries located in Europe.
You can update from Direct to Messenger features on the Instagram app for Android and iPhone. To update:
From the Instagram app for Android and iPhone
Tap 
- Tap
or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
- Tap
in the top right, then tap
Settings.
- Tap Update Messaging, then tap Update.
Note that once you update, you won’t be able to go back to using Direct.
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