Instagram is adding one of Snapchat's best features so you can share your live location via DM. The social media site, owned by Meta, explained in a blog post on Monday how the new feature works. Also: You'll be able to reset your Instagram algorithm soon - here's how Location sharing is off by default.

Instagram is introducing the ability for users to share their locations with their friends via DMs, the company announced on Monday.

Instagram is adding the ability to share your live location with friends in your DMs for up to one hour at a time so you can find each other when arriving at concerts, outings, and other gatherings. The feature works within Instagram’s direct messages, which also gets a few other new features, including sticker packs and nicknames.

Instagram today announced several updates for direct messages on its platform, including location sharing, nicknames, new sticker packs, and more.

Meta announced new updates for Instagram on Monday, unveiling features to enhance private messaging. Among these is the Instagram DMs location-sharing tool, which aims to make coordinating in-person gatherings easier.

Instagram spruced up its DM features on Monday. You can now share your live location with friends, handy for meetups at concerts or other crowded places. The social platform also now lets you add nicknames in one-on-one or group chats,

Instagram announced in a blog post that its rolling out a live location-sharing feature in some countries, though it didnt say which ones (via The Verge ). Youll be able to share your live location for up to an hour or drop a pin on the map so you can find your friends and family when arriving at concerts, outings, and other gatherings.

Instagram update include live location sharing, customizable nicknames, and an expanded selection of stickers,

The Instagram app for iPhone is available for free on the App Store. Make sure you have the latest version of the app installed on your device in order to get access to the latest features. Keep in mind that when it comes to the location sharing feature, Meta says it’s only available in “selected countries.”

Meta has announced a bunch of new features for Instagram. The social media platform is getting support for live location sharing, allowing users to share their location through direct messages.

Instagram is adding a new location sharing feature which will allow users to share their live location for 1 hour or even pin their location on the map.