<ul><li>If you're not getting Instagram notifications, you can miss these notifications due to changed settings, do not disturb modes, and various other reasons.</li><li>Check your Internet connection- connect to a faster Wi-Fi network or switch to 5G for better cellular speeds.</li><li>Verify that your iPhone is not in Do Not Disturb mode or a Focus mode that silences these alerts.</li><li>Make sure you have enabled the Instagram app to receive notifications and enable messages from individuals and group chats</li><li>Make sure your notifications aren't paused or in sleep mode.</li><li>Check if the conversation is on mute. Like the Messages app, you can choose to mute individual Instagram conversations.</li><li>Make sure you have not restricted the particular account</li><li>Turn on Background App Refresh. This ensures iOS apps can refresh and fetch new content easily even when they are not on the screen.</li><li>Finally, update or re-install the Instagram app, and ensure your account is secure, your password is strong, and your email is on file.</li><li>Other additional Instagram tips to schedule messages, read receipts, and more.</li></ul>

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