Quick Answer
To schedule messages on Instagram, go to the chat, enter the message, long-press the Send button, and schedule your message. You can schedule multiple messages for groups and individual chats.
Instagram has started rolling out native message scheduling features for direct messages. Now, anyone can natively schedule a message for anyone in the Instagram app without depending on third-party solutions. However, the scheduling feature is currently rolling out in phases and is only supported for text messages. You can schedule messages up to 29 days in advance.
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How to Schedule Messages on Instagram
Ensure you have updated the latest version of Instagram to schedule messages.
- Open Instagram on your device and go to your DMs.
- Tap on the chat you want to schedule a message for, enter the message (Currently available only for text messages), and long-press on the send button.
- This will bring a new schedule interface. Here, you can select the date and time for the message to be sent.
- After setting it, click on Send on schedule later to confirm.
- That’s it. Your message will be delivered on the time you have set.
- To view and manage all your scheduled messages in the chat, A new option, Scheduled messages, will appear above the text box. Here, you can view all your scheduled messages.
- You can modify or delete messages or send them immediately if you want. You can schedule multiple messages at once.
The native message feature is a most-requested feature on Instagram, and now it has started rolling out to a few limited users on Android. To get this feature, update Instagram to the latest version from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
FAQs on Message Scheduling on Instagram
Why is this feature limited to text messages only?
Due to its scheduling limitation, Instagram might be limited to text messaging only. However, it is expected also to include images, videos, and other formats in the coming days.
What happens if I schedule a message and go offline? Will the message still be sent?
Yes, once you send the message, the message will be stored on the Instagram servers. Even when you are offline and unavailable, Instagram will still automatically deliver the message.
Will I get a notification when the scheduled message is sent?
No, Instagram does not notify when a scheduled message is delivered. The scheduled message appears in the chat like any regular message after it is sent.
Is scheduling messages safe, or does it require any special permissions?
Yes, message scheduling is safe, and this feature is natively available on Instagram rather than through third-party methods. Moreover, Instagram lets you manage and delete scheduled messages. You can still unsend the scheduled message after it is delivered for a certain period. The only downside is that Instagram doesn't notify users when a message is sent. However, you can view all your scheduled messages within the chat above the text box.
