I go step by step to show how I check and manage Instagram messages using the app. I show where to find the message center, ...

Then, choose “Message Controls” before selecting “Your followers on Instagram.” From here, you can decide whether you want new Message requests to go to the Message requests folder or not.

Instagram's newest update for creators adds special filters for direct messages and requests.

Instagram on Friday announced an update to DMs, its direct messages inbox, which will improve the experience for those who receive a lot of inbound messages, like creators and influencers.