You may have noticed your message requests folder before when you open your Instagram messages.

But there is another hidden folder buried even deeper, titled “Hidden Requests”.

Here is what you should know about these hidden messages.

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What Are Hidden Requests?

it’s possible for you to choose to completely avoid this folder.

However, some people may want to check it in case a message has been incorrectly flagged.

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Where Is the Hidden Requests Folder?

What if a Message Ends up in Hidden Requests by Mistake?

Instagram also gives you the option toDeleteorAccepta message.

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Tap onHidden words, followed byManage List.

TapAddwhen you’re done.

If the message is harmful you may want to report the message in addition to blocking the user.

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